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View as a gridHere's How Many Miles Your New Car Can Last
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Modern cars last many more miles than older models used to.
Avoid These Car Insurance Sites When You're Shopping for Quotes
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Stop getting spammed with quotes for weeks on end.
Why You Should Use a VPN When Booking a Hotel
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You can save money on a hotel by just using a VPN.
Don't Pay These Easily Avoidable Travel Fees From Major Airlines
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Make sure you're not setting yourself up for extra fees.
How to Spot a Job Offer Scam Written by AI
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AI is making fake job postings and offers harder to distinguish from the real thing.
These Simple Food Choices Can Drastically Reduce Your Environmental Impact
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A few years ago, during a long drive from San Diego to Davis, I decided to go vegan cold turkey. I was driving toward my alma mater, where I was planning to study environmental science; the closer I got, the harder I found it to escape the feeling that I would be hypocrite if I did anything else, given the staggering environmental impact of a meat-based diet.
Instagram Scammers Are Getting Bolder
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Have you been hit with the "I'm running for an ambassadorship position in an influencer program" scam on Instagram yet? It's a scheme in which one of your Instagram "friends" asks you to help them by voting for them on a fake competition-and the scammers are getting more elaborate in their attempts to dupe people.
You Can Make Money for Donating Your Poop
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Now here's a crappy way to make $1,500: You can donate to the GoodNature Program, which takes stool samples from the public, which they use to further research into gastrointestinal infections and disorders. GoodNature will pay you for your deposits, so to speak, meaning you can help save lives and make some money at the same time.
You Can Still Get a Refund for Your Recalled Peloton Treadmill
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Those who jumped on the Peloton pandemic-bandwagon in 2021 and picked up their Tread+ treadmill only to learn it was subject to a recall now have more time to return it for a full refund. Peloton has extended their window for customers to return their workout equipment to Nov. 6, 2023.
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Sell Their Home Right Now
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With the federal government threading the fine needle of keeping down by increasing interest rates, the housing market is still in a very different place than it was before the pandemic. With home prices seeming to finally start going down, many people might be considering wether it is a good time to sell while prices are still inflated.
How Rent-to-Own Can Scam You Out of Your Money and Time
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You've probably heard or seen the rent-to-own advertisements online as a potential solution to not being able to afford buying a home-but you probably haven't heard how they have been used to trick many people into spending money, time, and effort into a home that never ended up being theirs.
These E-bikes From Amazon and Walmart Have Been Recalled
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About 22,000 e-bikes sold online by Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Overstock, and Sears (among other retailers) have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week. The e-bikes' manufacturer, Ancheer, said it was issuing the voluntary recall because "the lithium-ion batteries may, in some circumstances, ignite, explode or spark, posing fire, explosion and burn hazards to consumers."
Don't Eat This Plastic-Filled Cookie Dough, Nestlé Says
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Surely you know the disappointment of biting into what you think is a chocolate chip cookie only to discover it's an oatmeal raisin. But even raisins are better than a bunch of plastic. Big Cookie giant Nestlé has issued a voluntary recall of its Toll House Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Fudge Filling due concerns it may be contaminated with plastic.
These E-bikes From Amazon and Walmart Have Been Recalled
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About 22,000 e-bikes sold online by Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Overstock, and Sears (among other retailers) have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week. The e-bikes' manufacturer, Ancheer, said it was issuing the voluntary recall because "the lithium-ion batteries may, in some circumstances, ignite, explode or spark, posing fire, explosion and burn hazards to consumers."
The Many Ways You Can Get Scammed Selling Your Things Online
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The convenience of the internet has allowed us to reach networks we would otherwise never reach-but that also means we're exposing ourselves to those with ill intentions. In particular, when you put your email or phone number on online market sites, you're becoming a target for scammers.
Why You Should Ignore Early 'Black Friday' Deals This Year
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We've all felt the impact of inflation this year no matter where in the United States you live-higher gas prices, soaring rent, and spiking utility bills. But how will inflation impact the most sanctified shopping day of the year: Black Friday?
Your Air Fryer May Have Been Recalled
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We expect our air fryers to cook our food quickly-but not itself in the process. But that's what the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning could happen to nearly 12,000 air fryers. The recall is for the Magic Chef Air Fryer Digital Air Fryer oven, in both the black and white models, over a burn and fire hazard warning from overheating.
That Amazon 'Deal' Might Actually Be a Hidden Price Hike
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With many different retailers participating in early Black Friday sales, it's not surprising to expect them to try to lead you to think their deals are the best of the best. But how far are some retailers willing to go?
Where to Get Free Food This National Dessert Day
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Contrary to popular belief, National Dessert Day is not a storied federal holiday, and was in fact only recently created by a PR firm? But who's quibbling over its bonafides when they have the chance to get some sweet deals on some sweet treats? This year's National Dessert Day is tomorrow, Oct.
These Are the Best Pre-Black Friday Sales Happening Right Now
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Super Saturday, Amazon Prime Day: The retail industry keeps making up unofficial holiday deal days to give us more excuses to spend our money ever earlier and more often. Now it seems we might have a new trend started by Amazon's " Prime Early Access Sale," in which deals start well before Black Friday-during mid-October.
You Can Get a Free AllTrails Pro Membership by Going on a Hike
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Winter is coming. Don't miss out on the opportunity to take a great fall hike and take in the crisp air and beautiful autumn foliage-especially when you can get a free bonus out of it.
Throw Out These ALDI Falafels, FDA Says
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled falafels from the brand Earth Grown, which have been distributed across the United States for potentially having Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The bacteria can cause illness if consumed, and symptoms include stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting.
Take These Tech Courses for Free This Week
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If you have been thinking about learning a new skill or already have experience in the tech field, is a good chance to take online tech courses for free. From Oct. 10-16, the online tech learning platform Pluralsight is opening its more than 7,000 video and interactive courses for free.