Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com Workers in funky shirts, bells ringing, the cozy-sized stores. There’s just something different about Trader Joe’s compared with its much larger grocery competitors. And its die-hard customer base would agree. From its humble beginnings in Pasadena, California, in 1967, TJ’s has grown to more than 500 stores nationwide, under the … Read more
Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com We love shopping for Costco bargains, but it turns out some of the warehouse store’s Kirkland Signature house brand offerings are not the sweet deals they seem to be. Often it’s just too much of a good thing. You won’t use up the item before it goes bad. Or you might … Read more
J Dennis / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. City living has its advantages, but with greater population density often comes an assortment of problems such as pests, litter, and pollution that can turn any city from sparkling to filthy. Some cities are dirtier than others. How does your city compare with … Read more
RealPeopleStudio / Shutterstock.com As 2022 winds to a close, there is no need to sugarcoat it: This was one of the toughest years ever for U.S. investors. Not only did stocks tumble, but bonds recorded one of their worst performances in history. Whether you prefer stocks or bonds, there was nowhere to hide this year … Read more
If you love dark chocolate bars, beware: That sweet treat might contain unwanted heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. Past research has indicated the presence of such heavy metals — which have been linked to health issues in both children and adults — in dark chocolate. Recently, Consumer Reports set out discover the amount … Read more
Watsachol Wisednok / Shutterstock.com Tis the season to celebrate good cheer, and few things make folks happier than sinking their teeth into a decadent Christmas cookie. However, where you live apparently plays a big role in which Christmas cookie you like best. Recently, Axios cited Google Trends data that reveals America has three main favorite … Read more
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Flu season is in full swing, with influenza activity considered “higher” or “very high” in almost every state, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimates that there have been 15 million to 33 million cases of influenza infections since Oct. 1, … Read more
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Just about everybody shopping for a product online takes at least a quick peek at the reviews to see how other customers liked the item. Unfortunately, those evaluations might not be worth much. In fact, a lot of the time, they can be downright misleading. Recently, Fakespot — a site that … Read more
If you travel regularly, you should have at least one travel rewards credit card in your wallet. The more you travel, the more specialized — and generous — that card needs to be. I’ve had several travel credit cards over the years. Most have been general-purpose cards like the Capital One Venture X rewards card, … Read more
Best Term Life Insurance Best for Flexibility Best for New Parents No one wants to think about how much life insurance they’ll need. While thinking about your or a family member’s death might be morbid, it is critical in preparing for a possible future without that person. Life insurance for Millennials can be especially tricky. … Read more