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Subway offering free sandwiches for life if you change your name

Scripps News  |  July 28, 2023

Subway is choosing one lucky winner of a lifetime full of sandwiches—all they have to do is legally change their name to "Subway."

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Amazon rolls out feature to alert customers about recalls

Scripps News  |  July 27, 2023

'When we learn of a recall, we stop all impacted product offerings and hold any related stock in our fulfillment centers,' Amazon states.

Many kinds of Barbie dolls

Barbie dolls are spiking in value, thanks to new ‘Barbie’ movie

John Matarese  |  July 21, 2023

With a much-hyped movie on the way, certain collectible Barbie dolls, Ken dolls and accessories are selling for more right now.

Expedia’s new rewards program could help you save on travel

Emily O'Brien  |  July 20, 2023

The rewards program grants members what's called OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on hotels, flights and cars, helping them save on travel.

Back-to-school shopping slows as families struggle with inflation

John Matarese  |  July 17, 2023

With prices up, families with kids are cutting back in other areas, including school supplies. Here's what you need to know.

McDonald’s is giving away free fries for National French Fry Day

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 13, 2023

July 13 is National French Fry day, and McDonald's isn't the only fast food chain offering a deal on free fries to celebrate.

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Meghan Markle’s sneakers are on sale right now during Amazon Prime Day

Marie Rossiter  |  July 12, 2023

Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, shoppers can pick up a pair of sneakers just like the ones worn by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.

Items on sale for Amazon Prime Day 2023

Our ultimate guide to the best Prime Day deals to know about this year

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 12, 2023

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Vitamix blender on sale for Prime Day

This powerful Vitamix blender is $100 off right now during Amazon Prime Day

Jennifer Graham Kizer  |  July 11, 2023

Vitamix has a collection of blenders on sale both at Amazon and Walmart, including its Explorian blender with 10 settings.

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How to tackle Amazon Prime Day to find the best deals

John Matarese  |  July 7, 2023

If you're hoping to take advantage of all the savings on Amazon Prime Day, it pays to have a plan. Here's what to know.

Walmart has a 10-foot trampoline on sale for just $173 (regularly $500)

Marie Rossiter  |  July 7, 2023

If your kids could use some bouncty time out in the backyard, this 10-foot trampoline might be exactly what you need — and it's on sale!

Get a free personalized label on a bottle of Maker’s Mark

Helen Lee  |  July 5, 2023

Know someone who loves Kentucky bourbon whisky? A bottle of Maker's Mark with a custom label is the perfect gift for a special occasion.

Amazon is selling this 64GB Fire HD 10 Tablet for $90 (regularly $190)

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 3, 2023

Looking for a new tablet for yourself or a loved one? This Amazon Fire tablet is a great deal right now for Prime members.

Hands hold Dunkin' cold brew coffees

You can get a free medium cold brew at Dunkin’ in July

Kaitlin Gates  |  July 1, 2023

Dunkin' Rewards members can get one free medium cold brew with any purchase during the month of July. It's free to join.

Costco is cracking down on people who share their memberships

Marie Rossiter  |  June 28, 2023

Sharing may be caring when it comes to friends and family. However, many membership-based companies and services are cracking down on people passing their perks on to non-members, and warehouse retailer Costco is now joining them. MORE: Costco Next is the…

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Get a free medium Firehouse Sub if you have the right name

Marie Rossiter  |  June 23, 2023

The 'Name of the Day' deal highlights new names on the chain's social media pages each day, allowing lucky customers to pick up free subs.

Wendy's restaurant

Wendy’s is offering free chicken nuggets through June 25

Marie Rossiter  |  June 22, 2023

Wendy's is offering some great deals this June, including late-night discounts, free fries and discounts on breakfast.

Lawn and garden products on sale for Prime Day

Prime Day 2023: Everything you need to know about Amazon’s summer sale

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 21, 2023

Prime Day will run from 3 a.m. ET July 11 through July 12. Shoppers can expect new deals to drop every 30 minutes throughout the event.

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This airline has one-way flights to Europe starting at $129 right now

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 16, 2023

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Norse Atlantic Airways has inexpensive flights to Europe on sale through June 21.

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IRS says it still owes taxpayers $1.5 billion in 2019 refunds

Scripps News  |  June 14, 2023

The IRS estimates that 1.5 million people in the U.S. who are owed a refund have yet to file a 2019 tax return.

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Taylor Swift ticket trouble: Some re-sellers backing out at the last minute

John Matarese  |  June 13, 2023

Want to go see Taylor Swift in concert? Be extra careful when dealing with ticket re-sellers—or you could end up sitting at home.

Get a free Taco Bell Breakfast Crunchwrap every Tuesday in June

Marie Rossiter  |  June 7, 2023

You can now start Taco Tuesday first thing in the morning: Taco Bell rewards members can score a free Breakfast Crunchwrap in June.

Aldi just marked down prices on hundreds of products

Bridget Sharkey  |  June 6, 2023

The discount grocery chain will be lowering its prices even further to help shoppers save on some of their favorite summer items.

You could win a $37,000 Arctic cruise for you and a friend

Helen Lee  |  June 6, 2023

This contest from Aurora Expeditions lets you choose from three Arctic cruise adventures in Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland and Denmark.

Parking lot full of cars

New report lists the most and least recalled vehicles

John Matarese  |  June 6, 2023

Some vehicles have much lower recall rates than others. If you're in the market for a new or used car, here's what to consider.

Here come summer flight delays: How to avoid and handle the headache

John Matarese  |  June 5, 2023

Summer travel could come with some challenges, especially if you will be flying. Here's how to handle delays and other issues.

Sam's Club exterior sign

You can get half off a Sam’s Club membership right now

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 2, 2023

A membership to Sam's Club is just $25 if you get one before July 31. The deal is good for new memberships only.

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Norwegian Cruise Line giving away free cruises to 20 teachers

Marie Rossiter  |  June 2, 2023

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, you can enter your favorite teacher into this contest to win a free 7-day cruise.

Bath and Body Works storefront

Bath & Body Works’ Semi-Annual Sale starts this weekend

Kaitlin Gates  |  June 1, 2023

It's that time of the year again! You can save so much on Bath & Body Works items, including new and classic scents.

A Michaels craft store is shown in Plattsburgh, New York.

Michaels launches a free summer crafting camp for kids

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 31, 2023

MIchaels is hosting a free crafting camp for kids that will feature for weeks of themed crafts three times a week.

Samuel L. Jackson

Amazon will no longer have celebrity voices on Alexa

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 30, 2023

The voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Melissa McCarthy and Shaquille O'Neal are all leaving the platform, some sooner than others.

UPS truck

UPS store owner stops $25,000 scam, warns against common scams

Scripps News  |  May 30, 2023

A UPS store details common scams through online sellers and text messages — here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Teens can now go through TSA PreCheck with their parents

Marie Rossiter  |  May 30, 2023

Teens ages 13-17 may now go through TSA PreCheck with their enrolled parents. It's part of an effort to ease air travel issues this summer.

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The most in-demand summer jobs, as ranked by Indeed

Bridget Sharkey  |  May 25, 2023

Students and seasonal workers: These are the gigs with the most positions posted to the jobs site for the season from 2018-2023.

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These are the highest earning associate degree majors

Jennifer Graham Kizer  |  May 25, 2023

Recent studies bring into question whether securing an associate degree would be more lucrative than a bachelor's degree long term.

Netflix will charge an extra $8 monthly to subscribers who share

Scripps News  |  May 24, 2023

Last year, the streaming giant announced a crackdown on account password sharing to prepare users for these changes.

Graduates get a dozen free Krispy Kreme doughnuts on May 24

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 22, 2023

It's graduation season, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating again by giving out doughnuts to grads wearing their Class of '23 gear.

Online tool finds hotel discounts even after you’ve booked

Marie Rossiter  |  May 22, 2023

This website will help track the lowest hotel rates, and may even provide a refund if it finds a better price for pre-existing reservations.

You can put a lot more money in your HSA next year

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 19, 2023

In 2024, individuals and families may save up over $10,000 in their health savings accounts, the largest ever contribution increase.

This 4-piece luggage set is on sale for $99.99

Marie Rossiter  |  May 18, 2023

There's no excuse not to travel this summer with these exceptional luggage markdowns which include a 70% discount on a 4-piece set.

Yelp reveals the food and retail brands we like the most

Helen Lee  |  May 18, 2023

According to Yelp, these are the most-loved restaurant, food and retail brands in the U.S. — and a few may surprise you.

TSA testing facial recognition technology, prompting privacy concerns

Scripps News  |  May 17, 2023

The technology is in use at 115 security lanes around the country, and the TSA plans to start using it in 200 lanes by the end of the year.

T-Mobile storefront

T-Mobile offering customers free MLB.tv subscriptions

Marie Rossiter  |  May 16, 2023

This freebie for T-Mobile customers normally costs $149.99—but you'll have to sign up soon to get the deal.

Stumped for Mother’s Day? Surprise her with a wellness gift

John Matarese  |  May 12, 2023

For Mother's Day 2023, treat your mom to a spa or wellness gift, like a massage, a manicure and pedicure or an at-home day of relaxation.

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Here’s how travelers ranked all of the major airlines in the US

Scripps News  |  May 11, 2023

The U.S. National Airline Quality Rating was released, an annual statistical study of major airline performance in the U.S.

Getting married? You can now create a wedding registry on Etsy

Taylor Kuether  |  May 10, 2023

Etsy Registry was announced via blog post on the company's news blog Wednesday morning, along with a forecast of upcoming wedding trends.

Travelers are calling this $50 dupe the perfect weekend bag

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 10, 2023

This roomy bag is currently available at Sam's Club for less than half of the price of the popular Beis weekender.

KFC is showing its appreciation for moms with free chicken nuggets

Kaitlin Gates  |  May 10, 2023

KFC's Nuggets of appreciation meal comes with a full family-sized meal plus eight chicken nuggets for free.

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