Bad news for Alexa users: No more weather updates or traffic reports from Samuel L. Jackson. Amazon announced that they are retiring their celebrity voice feature. In the past, you could equip your Alexa to respond to you in the voices of Melissa McCarthy, Shaquille O’Neal or the aforementioned Jackson. But this popular feature is …
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Many scams depend on victims sending payments through a money app or a wiring service. The owner of a Phoenix-area UPS Store says he sees customers being scammed and talked into sending expensive items or wads of cash to unknown people — and he doesn’t like it. “I hate to see anybody taken advantage of,” …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Congratulations to the Class of 2023! You’ve mastered all your classes, earned your diploma or degree and …
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Netflix announced on Tuesday that it will be charging an additional $8 monthly to additional viewers who live outside of the account holder’s household. The streaming giant is working to mitigate password sharing, which the company sees as out of control. Netflix also stands to gain more subscribers with the new initiative. The company wants …
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At this moment when high school students are donning graduation caps and strolling across stages, a big question looms for those heading to college. What should I major in? The typical advice given to graduates is something along the lines of “follow your passions” or “do what you love.” But for many people, this decision …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Beats by Dr. Dre is one of the most popular wireless headphones brands among music lovers. The …
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Stocking the freezer with frozen fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to eat healthy without having to worry about fresh produce going bad too quickly. Keeping a variety of frozen foods on hand can also help you save money and precious refrigerator space and cut down on trips to the grocery store. The trouble …
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The IRS just announced the largest ever contribution limit increases for health savings accounts (HSAs), which may lead to some pretty big savings for anyone who has one. If you’re not familiar with HSAs, they can help you lower your overall healthcare costs by using untaxed dollars to pay for things like your deductible. Healthcare.gov …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Not sure what’s for dinner? Don’t worry: Domino’s has your back. For a limited time, the company …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you ready to pack your bags and head out of town for a little rest and …
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Last month, Yelp released its first-ever list of the 50 most loved food, restaurant and retail brands in the U.S. The company says these companies reflect the values of the Yelp user community — they are affordable, have great customer service, and offer consistent, high-quality products. Some of the brands that made the top five …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.T-Mobile is taking a big swing to entice new customers to switch to their mobile service and …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Just as each season brings sales, so does each month. To help bring in foot traffic, different …
Social Security is supposed to increase with the rate of inflation every year, but a new analysis indicates Social Security recipients are falling behind. According to the Senior Citizens League, people who retired before the year 2000 lost 36% of their buying power. On average, these retirees, generally over age 85, would need an extra $516 …
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When it comes to cleaning the house, sweeping the floor is typically one of the last tasks you do; experts recommend cleaning from the top down because dust and dirt may settle on the ground as you go, and if you’ve already cleaned your floors you might have to do it again. But have you …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Whether we’re driving kids to and from practice, commuting to the office or taking a long road …
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If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Sunscreen is an absolute must when it comes to your skin care routine. While most people know how vital it is to apply sunscreen on a daily basis, the discussion around just how to apply it is a bit less ubiquitous. And it’s extremely …
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Before taking Advil, you may want to check whether it’s been recalled. Family Dollar is voluntarily recalling various types of the pain reliever. The recall involves tablets, caplets and Liqui-Gels: -Advil 200-milligram tablet, 100 count -Advil tablet, 50 count -Advil tablet, six count -Advil 200-milligram caplet, 24 count -Advil Dual Action 36-count caplet -Advil Liqui-Gels, …
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Owners of older BMWs are being asked to stop driving their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said BMW issued a “do not drive” warning for 90,000 vehicles built between 2000 and 2006. The vehicles, X5s, 3 Series and 5 Series, were previously recalled because they are equipped with defective Takata airbags. “If …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. With participation up 158.6% over the past three …
People are being advised to stop using certain at-home COVID-19 tests. The Food and Drug Administration said it has “significant concerns” about bacterial contamination in Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests’ liquid solution. They were distributed by Roche Diagnostics. The FDA says the solution has been found to be contaminated with organisms such as Enterococcus, Enterobacter, Klebsiella …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Cleaning the fridge is one of those chores we often tend to avoid until it’s an absolute …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Traditionally, airport woes tend to be related to delays and cancellations and grumpy fellow passengers. But recently …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s been on-trend for some time for people to use waffle makers to create more than just …
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Selling your home can be one of the more stressful experiences of your life. With the housing market in a state of flux, it makes sense that you’d want to get the most value out of your home as possible. Fortunately, there are certain features in your home that may make it more appealing to …
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T-Mobile informed some customers recently that “bad actors” accessed their information, including social security and government ID numbers. The company informed its customers that financial account information and call records were not part of the breach. The company said that it has a number of “safeguards in place” to prevent a breach like this from …
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Sending a teen out on the road might usher in safety concerns and worries about other drivers. While we can’t control everything, we can help new drivers get off to the best start and help them stay prepared for all the new adventures they’re embarking on. From the best car battery charger to a hands-free …
Coloring your hair at home can make a big impact on both your appearance and your budget. There’s a substantial price difference between at-home color kits and stylist rates. As luxurious as getting your hair colored in the salon can be, it’s not exactly easy on your wallet — or your time. Plus, if you’re …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re looking for a way to celebrate National Pet Month this May, how about with some …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Eye shadow has never been more popular. Beauty vloggers and social media beauty accounts have helped to …
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It’s a tough job, but somebody had to do it: With expiration dates looming, one Canadian hero endeavored to give away a huge amount of candy — and she succeeded, with time to spare. Crystal Regehr Westergard, of Camrose, Alberta, sells old-school candy through her business, Canadian Candy Nostalgia. According to the CBC, Westergard decided …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Keeping your skin fresh and hydrated is relatively easy these days with so many amazing moisturizers on …
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A remote Scottish Island could be yours for approximately $185,000. Barlocco Island, which is about 25 acres, is located off the southern coast of the Scottish mainland. The uninhabited island is accessible by boat during high tide. However, you could walk or drive to the island during low tide, the listing says. The buyer could …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.With graduation celebrations and Mother’s Day on the calendar, May is a month when you could find …
The rideshare company Lyft, a main competitor to Uber, said Friday it would be laying off hundreds of people in a restructuring meant to cut costs. New CEO David Risher said, responding to questions about possible redundancies, “Now I’m confirming that we will significantly reduce the size of the team as part of a restructuring …
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Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection as it begins winding down operations. The company says Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY stores and websites are still open and serving customers. The company will stop accepting coupons on April 26. Bed Bath & Beyond says if it can’t find a buyer, it …
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If you’ve ever lost your phone, you know how unnerving it can be. Our phones are a necessity these days: They contain our appointments, our family members’ contact information, all our images and more. Plus, it’s not that easy to reach out for help when your phone, which connects you to the world, has gone …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Recently, homemaker extraordinaire Martha Stewart told Prevention about all the things she does to help look and …
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Ikea announced it would invest more than $2.2 billion into upgrading its stores and adding more than a dozen new locations around the U.S. It will also provide more pick-up options for online orders and work to strengthen its product offerings. The Swedish-based retailer called the plan the largest investment Ikea has made in the …
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Facebook parent company Meta has agreed to pay out $725 million in a settlement over its use of personal data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — and a big chunk of Facebook’s user base is eligible to collect some of the money. Anyone who had a Facebook account at any point between May 24, 2007, and …
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During the pandemic, people experienced more downtime than ever before. This gave them a wealth of extra time to dedicate to both new and old hobbies like baking, which spiked sales of flour and yeast and baking cookbooks. Since then, the interest in baking hasn’t abated, thanks to the popularity of programs like “The Great …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Attention Amazon shoppers: If you have a product to return to the online retailer, you may need …
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Sometimes our closets and dressers seem like they’re brimming with clothing. Despite this, we might find ourselves feeling like we have nothing to wear. Both situations signal it might be time for a closet cleanup. The funny part about trimming your wardrobe is that it makes you feel like you have more clothes — mainly …
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If you’ve ever installed a screen protector on your smartphone, you know how temperamental the process can be. Everything starts off hopeful. You clean your phone and eliminate every speck of dust. You carefully, slowly — very slowly — unfurl the sticky side of the screen protector. And just when you make it to the …
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Consumer debt in the U.S. continues to soar. A report from the Federal Reserve shows Americans had a combined debt of $4.82 trillion in February. That’s an increase of about $15 billion since January. Consumer debt has steadily increased year-over-year, with one exception: 2020. That’s when much of the world began implementing travel restrictions due …
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April 18 is fast approaching, but if you still need more time to file your taxes, don’t panic. You can file for an extension — if you do so on or before April 18. If your extension is submitted properly, the Internal Revenue Service will give you an extra 6 months to file your federal …
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Traveling with kids can be a great adventure — but it may also be filled with many potential pitfalls. Here are some mistakes parents make when exploring the globe with their children and what to do instead. 1. Trying To Save Money With A Cheaper Flight Adobe Flights are often the most expensive part of …
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As you plan your summer travel, you might be debating whether staying in a hotel or an Airbnb will be more cost-effective. According to a recent Forbes survey, the answer may depend on your destination. It turns out that some cities’ hosts are notorious for adding extra fees. These fees can often be shocking for …
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Almost as soon as the 1,200-square-foot Cape Cod home went on the market in early April, a flurry of calls came in. Priced at $400,000 in tony Bergen County, New Jersey — just across the river from Manhattan — it was the rare single-family home under $500,000. By the end of the weekend, over 90 …
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Many people who have already filed their taxes this year are getting smaller refunds. According to statistics recently released by the IRS, the average refund amount is down 11% from a year ago. The IRS says the average refund this year is $2,903, which is down from $3,263 a year ago. Through March 24, 80.6 million …