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.Do you really want to get away from it all? Well, there’s a Caribbean island on the …
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When it comes to outlet malls, what’s not to love? They offer brand names, great fashion and lower prices than at the mall. And in these inflationary times, they can be a great option for saving money on your favorite brands. But it’s important to know that the items you see at an outlet store …
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On Oct. 17, the Department of Education officially launched the student debt forgiveness program application process following the successful launch of its beta site over the weekend. The Biden Administration first announced it will be forgiving student loan debt for some borrowers in August. According to U.S. Department of Education data, an estimated 27 million borrowers …
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If you’ve been looking for a good reason not to watch so much TV, how does exchanging your screen habit for $1,000 sound? The company Myprotein is looking to pay one person $1,000 to give up streaming services for a month. That means no TV or movies from your streaming service or heading to a …
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President Joe Biden announced a plan Aug. 24 to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt. Who is eligible? The Department of Education said it will cancel student loan debt for individuals who make under $125,000 and married couples who make under $250,000. But the amount cancelled depends on whether the borrowers had …
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai and Kia recalled more than 281,000 of their vehicles due to a fire risk. The NHTSA said the recall involves more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade vehicle models from 2020-2022 and over 36,000 Kia Telluride vehicle models from 2020-2022. The NHTSA also said a “stop sale” has been …
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The Food and Drug Administration announced that Blue Diamond voluntarily recalled close to 350,000 pounds of almonds due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA notice, the Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers initiated the recall after an internal sampling was positive for salmonella on the implicated lots. The FDA said that the 347,650 pounds of …
Good news at the grocery store for a change! After many months of rising prices on everything from gas to groceries, prices for certain cuts of beef are falling — at least for now. According to Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), while inflation continues to be an issue for consumers, the overall cost of beef dropped …
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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 may be hard to believe, but this year marks the 35th anniversary of beloved sitcom “Full …
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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.After a test run with some lucky fans earlier this year, Bath & Body Works’ new rewards …
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Authorities are sounding the alarm about yet another scam. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and are threatening arrest for past violations unless victims pay money. Macomb County Sheriff’s public information officer Sergeant Renee Yax knows all too well what is going on. “I would say the scams are becoming a more prominent report that …
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If someone in your family is heading back to college this fall, it is not just the rising tuition they have to deal with this year. Just about everything they need to buy is up in price too. Abby Hecht and Emily Badgely are looking at some major expenses. “A new laptop for sure,” the …
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Jake Freeman is an applied math and economics major at the University of Southern California. At age 16, He co-published a paper titled “Irreducible Risks of Hedging a Bond With a Default Swap.” at the age of 16. And now, at 20 years old, he is a multimillionaire and the head of Freeman Capital Management. …
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Lowe’s Home Improvement announced it will offer $55 million in bonus incentives to its employees to help offset record-high inflation rates. During the company’s quarterly earnings call, Lowe’s chairman, president and CEO, Marvin R. Ellison, said the company recognized the difficulties that both the industry and consumers faced as prices remain high on everything from …
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Bank of America, the second largest bank in the U.S., announced that policy changes enacted earlier in the year have shown a recent drop in overdraft fees by 90%. The bank announced Aug. 17 that the swift and steep decline for June and July is compared to the same period last year, affecting more than …
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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.How much Slurpee is too much Slurpee? 7-Eleven is daring you to find out during their Bring …
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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.Many college students are heading back to campus (or going there for the first time). Making sure …
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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.A beautiful mirror is functional, practical and can add an attractive focal point to your room’s decor. …
People will soon be able to buy hearing aids over the counter, without a medical exam, prescription or fitting. The Food and Drug Administration says its new rule will improve access and bring down the cost of hearing aids for millions of Americans. “Establishing this new regulatory category will allow people with perceived mild to …
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General Motors is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a potential issue with seat belts. The recall is for the 2021 and 2022 model years of the Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon XL. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, GM says one …
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U.S. retail giant Walmart has made a deal with Paramount Global to offer streaming content from the company’s Paramount+ service to members of Walmart+, the company announced on Aug. 15. Walmart’s membership program subscribers will get access to the “Essential Plan” for the Paramount+ streaming service. According to Paramount’s website, that subscription tier is valued at …
More than 2 million infant swings and rockers are being recalled because children can become entangled in the straps. The recall includes the MamaRoo Baby Swing, versions 1.0 through 4.0, and RockaRoo Baby Rockers, sold under the 4moms brand. “4moms has received two reports of entanglement incidents involving infants who became caught in the strap …
KraftHeinz is issuing a nationwide recall of a specific variety of its popular Capri Sun juice pouches after the discovery of a cleaning solution in some products. About 5,760 cases of the Wild Cherry flavor pouches have been recalled. Affected products have a “best by” date of June 25, 2023, with UPC code 087684001004. According …
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Johnson & Johnson announced on Aug. 11 that it is transitioning all of its baby powder products from talc-based to cornstarch-based. As a result, talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder will be discontinued globally by 2023. Cornstarch-based versions of the products are already sold around the world. The company states that it decided to discontinue the products …
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A report released by HealthyBabyFood.org revealed some surprising results for parents trying to protect their babies from toxic metals found in the foods their babies consume. The report says that researchers studied hundreds of store-bought baby food options and found that making baby food at home results in just as many toxic metal-containing foods as store-bought baby …
The Food and Drug Administration announced that an initial recall of nutritional drink brands made by Lyons Magnus has expanded due to concerns about the potential contamination of two types of bacteria. In a press release, Lyons Magnus said the recall is voluntary, and it was issued due to the potential for microbial contamination, including …
The new CEO of Salad and Go has a plan for the drive-thru-only chain, and it includes an expansion that will bring cheap, healthy, tasty salads to people around the country. In March, Charlie Morrison left his position as CEO of Wingstop after nearly a decade to head the much smaller Arizona-based Salad and Go. …
Have you been waiting all year to travel to your local Trader Joe’s just to ooh and ahh over this year’s pumpkin spice flavored goodies? Don’t make that trip just yet. If you’re the right candidate, you could get to sample them all and get a cool grand for doing so. Finance Buzz is hiring …
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As consumers tighten their wallets amid increasing inflation rates, a surprising find by the parent company of two popular affordably-priced restaurant chains in the U.S. has revealed that the wallets of those making even more money might be tightening as well. That’s because, according to Dine Brands, sales during three months this year grew by …
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A phone with a cracked screen or broken camera can mean an expensive repair, sometimes in the hundreds of dollars. So what about fixing your own smartphone? Until last year, it was nearly impossible, as Apple and other phone manufacturers did not offer parts to the general public. Under pressure, however, those companies are finally …
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Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, is turning to its executive staff to help with baggage handling delays. According to Fortune, the airline sent a memo to staff seeking at least 100 managers and senior staff members interested in volunteering. The company asked for help over the next three months to reduce their ground baggage delays. …
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How many different cell phone charges does your family own? Between iPhones and androids, laptops and headphones the drawer can quickly fill up. All that mess and all that money being spent on chargers is attracting the attention of some lawmakers — who say it’s time to create some standards in the U.S. In a …
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It was a chilly night last year when a fire ripped through Crystal Stewart’s home, leaving her family’s house destroyed, all their possessions gone. “It’s hard to see this,” she said, looking over the foundation. “Your whole life, everything you have saved . . . is gone.” But that pain worsened after she hired a …
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It is easier than ever to order something on your phone and pick it up when you’re ready. Now companies are trying to make the experience even smoother. Chick-fil-A added an “express lane” to some drive-thru locations. It’s available to people who order ahead on the app. Taco Bell is taking things one step further. …
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In June 2021, Discovery, Inc. announced it would become known as Warner Bros. Discovery following its merger with the Hollywood giant, Warner Bros. Yesterday, the company made another big announcement, saying its Discovery+ subscription-based streaming service will merge with the Warner-owned HBO Max to become a single streaming service. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav …
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If you’re a fan of shopping at Aldi — and also happen to be engaged and looking for a wedding venue — the grocery chain wants to be your host! For the first time ever, a couple will get the chance to get married in the aisles of Aldi. The winning couple will receive an …
Are you looking for a sweet new gig? The largest online candy retailer in North America is hiring, and the only requirement for the position is a sweet tooth! But the competition will be fierce. Candy Funhouse is looking to hire the world’s first (and probably only) Chief Candy Officer. This full-time position has a …
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Cissie Lowe is a huge Elvis Presley fan who loves everything about The King, especially his movies. She founded an Elvis fan page on Facebook seven years ago, gaining 32,000 followers, many of whom she considers personal friends. Moderating the site took up a good part of her free time, until recently, when a hacker …
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If the words “barefoot,” “books” and “Maldives” cause you to conjure images of the dreamiest of getaways, we may have found the perfect job for you. The U.K. company Ultimate Library first created a pop-up bookshop at Soneva Fushi, a luxury island hideaway on one of the largest islands in the Maldives, in 2018. The …
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 to replace or upgrade your cookware, pots and pans in Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful Kitchenware …
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We’ve been hearing so much about airline cancellations and delays. But another problem affecting thousands of travelers lately is lost luggage, which can be even more of a nightmare, as it was for one woman recently. Celeste Small was looking forward to being a bridesmaid in a friend’s destination beach wedding. But, when her Allegiant …
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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.Sam’s Club is kicking off the last full month of summer with an August Savings Event featuring …
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a new round of recalls and this time you’ll need to check your cabinets before you indulge in your favorite oat milk, protein shake or other nondairy milk-based drink. In a July 29 recall notice, the FDA announced that Lyons Magnus LLC had issued a voluntary recall …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. This proposed ruling would require some food processors to risk being shut down if they do not reduce the amount of salmonella bacteria found in their products. Because these products — such as chicken …
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Banana Boat has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 due to the presence of benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen. “While benzene is not an ingredient in any Banana Boat products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that …
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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.With inflation driving prices higher and shrinkflation resulting in smaller sizes for the things that have stayed …
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Drinks with added electrolytes are becoming increasingly popular in the grocery store and online, especially during the summer. But are they worth the extra money compared to buying regular old water? We found a group of high school baseball players and parents who like the thirst-quenching hydration they provide. Heather Metters, a mother, said her …
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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.Lazy summer days outside in your yard or on your porch call for the right furniture to …
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As the U.S. experiences near-record inflation, there’s one category where you might see some relief this summer. That is hard to believe if you shop for gas, groceries or back-to-school clothing. Parents like Quinn Hoffman say inflation is taking a bite. “I mean, it’s definitely more expensive,” she said. “Anywhere you go, it has been …
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In a call with investors July 28, Hershey CEO Michele Buck said the company will be unable to meet demand heading into the Halloween and holiday seasons. She said the snack company has about 10% more inventory this year than last, but supply chain issues continue hindering stock. “Seasonal consumer engagement is expected to remain …
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