Photo by mediaeugene / Shutterstock.com Costco’s buyers must be busy — although I’m a frequent shopper, the warehouse store is always full of items I’ve never seen there before. From Lego Advent calendars abd colorful cast-iron cookware to giant jars packed full of biscotti, I’m always tempted to toss a …
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Arcansel / Shutterstock.com If you love Amazon, you already know about the many great deals you can find there. But did you realize you can get many items for free by shopping at the online retail giant? These items are available to anyone who shops through Amazon. You don’t need …
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David Tonelson / Shutterstock.com There’s plenty to like about Trader Joe’s, the quirky grocery store chain that emphasizes good customer service, unique offerings and an eco-friendly mission. We at Money Talks News are Trader Joe’s fans for many purchases, like these “10 Things I Always Buy at Trader Joe’s.” I …
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This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. September 2020 might not have as many deals as previous Septembers, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a savings wasteland. Labor Day will offer the biggest — though far from the only — shopping opportunity this month. From the best buys of Labor …
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In a not-so-shocking, but still unbelievable, turn of events, Congress has adjourned for the summer without settling on a new stimulus package. While we can’t pass a bill to get rid of the virus, Congress can make attempts to alleviate the economic impact. To follow the CARES Act and its …
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Photo by Seksun Guntanid / Shutterstock.com They say you get what you pay for — but not always. Sometimes, a lower-priced deal is just as sweet and rewarding as purchasing a more expensive product. We’ve rounded up must-have items that all have four-star (or better) reviews on Amazon and cost …
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Photo by goodluz / Shutterstock.com Deciding when to take Social Security is complicated in the best of times. But it can be even more difficult in the midst of a pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in changes that might influence everything from your decision on when to claim benefits …
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Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com Change is constant, and it may help to remember that as the coronavirus outbreak drags on. Even if a miraculous vaccine for COVID-19 is discovered tomorrow, it’s unlikely the world will ever slip back into all of its old habits and ways. From plexiglass separators in …
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