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deepblue4you/iStock 10 Things You Should Never Pour Down Your Kitchen Sink
You might pour certain substances down the drain out of convenience or habit — think draining your pasta or rinsing batter off your hands as you’re making fried chicken. But just because these practices are common doesn’t mean you should…
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skynesher/istockphoto The 10 Worst Banks in America
Unless you’re one of those people who has a bunch of gold and $100 bills buried in your backyard, you’re going to need to use a bank. Are big banks more trustworthy than smaller ones? How do you choose who…
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nadiasphoto/istockphoto 14 Easy Pot Roast Recipes for Sunday Dinner
Sunday is the perfect day to have pot roast for dinner. Whether you throw it in the crockpot while you’re out running errands, or you cook it in the oven so you can smell it all day while you kick…
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Harbucks/istockphoto 18 Slick Car Cleaning Tricks Only the Pros Know
Getting your car washed and detailed is expensive, and while it can be a nice treat sometimes, doing it yourself is an easy way to save some money. Wondering how to make your car look shiny and new without taking…
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JHVEPhoto/istockphoto I Shopped at Aldi for the First Time and Here’s What I Learned
German grocer Aldi has earned more and more U.S. devotees, but I’ll admit I’d been late to the party. After all, I already shopped for food at a lot of places — Kroger, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Target — and…
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Hispanolistic/istockphoto 30 Affordable Tricks To Make Your Home Look Fancier
If you want your home to feel like you’re sitting in the lap of luxury, there are some smart yet cheap ways to achieve an expensive look. From your window treatments to paint choices, check out these affordable tricks to…
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jenifoto/istockphoto The Most Popular Snacks in Every State
America likes to snack. That’s not a big revelation. But a 2024 study by data firm HubScore tried to make sense of who snacks on what, and where. Using geotagged…
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FG Trade Latin/istockphoto How to Avoid Prevent Heatstroke and Heat Exhaustion as the ‘Heat Dome’ Sizzles
As extreme summertime heat becomes more common and lasts longer, the risk of heat-related deaths and illnesses increases. In the coming weeks, a massive “heat dome” is expected to cook much…
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Bettmann/Getty Images 20 Vintage Photos of People Keeping Cool in the Summer Without A/C
It’s the height of summer, and air conditioners are running at full blast in most of the country. It’s hard to imagine life without A/C now, but people had to…
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Sam\’s Club by Ambrosia LaFluer (CC BY) 10 Things I Always Buy at Sam’s Club — and Not at Costco
Superfans are vocal in their love for Costco and its in-house Kirkland brand products, but what about the warehouse’s largest competitor, Sam’s Club? I’ve had memberships to both clubs for…
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peterspiro/istockphoto 20 Iconic Boardwalk Restaurants Across America
Most boardwalk restaurants won’t win any Michelin stars. But they do have foods you crave — zeppoles, corn dogs, funnel cakes, fudge, fried Oreos, French fries — that evoke images…
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CandyRetriever /istockphoto 35 Tricks That’ll Save You Serious Cash at the Grocery Store
Does anyone else feel grocery shopping is a total gut punch these days? The prices at the grocery store have gotten so out of hand that we’re forced to psych…
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TY Lim/shutterstock The Single Best Menu Item at 11 Major Fast-Food Chains
Every fast-food joint has its specialty, just as every fast-food joint has a few things that probably shouldn’t be on the menu. Even In-N-Out has hot chocolate, for some reason.…
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Cheapism Costco’s 17 Best Salty Snacks
Everyone loves to snack, and whether you’re more of a sweets person or a salt craver, Costco has you covered. The aisles and aisles of snacks can seem a little…
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Calvin N. H. / Yelp 13 Regional French Fry Dishes You Need to Try
In almost every corner of the planet, we’ve learned that fried potatoes are an incredible food. There are more than a few countries that claim ownership for the dish —…
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ljubaphoto/iStock 15 Things You Should Never Say at a Car Dealership
Learn what not to say at a car dealership to avoid overpaying. Spot common sales tactics, negotiate smarter, and get the best deal possible.
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spacewalk__/Reddit.com 10 Fast-Food Sides With the Biggest Price Increases
It’s not exactly a secret that nothing is cheap anymore — including fast food, once the go-to for a quick, affordable meal. A 2024 FinanceBuzz study found that prices at…
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Sephirot17/istockphoto Five Million Above-Ground Pools Recalled After Nine Children Drowned
It’s the height of summer, when families spend lots of time in their backyard pools. However, millions of above-ground pools from four popular brands have been recalled, according to a…
