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Power Outages: Expert Guide to Staying Safe During Blackouts

Robert K. Lawson December 29, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Power outages can be caused by storms, heat waves, wildfires, or a delivery driver. Preparedness is the safest way to survive a...

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Holiday Gift Returns: 20% of Gifts Come Back, Here’s How to Avoid Hassle

Olivia Bennett Harris December 29, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Nearly 20% of holiday gifts are returned. Better Business Bureau offers tips on policies, shipping, and receipts. Store policies can...

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Holiday Spending Surges Past $1 Trillion, Debt Hits 75%

James O Connor Fields December 29, 2025No Comments

At a Glance Holiday spending projected to exceed $1 trillion. Roughly 4 in 10 Americans dip into savings during the season. 75% of Americans live...

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Ring in 2026 with Kids: 30 Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Ideas

Jordan M. Lewis December 28, 2025No Comments

The countdown to 2026 is already in motion, and parents worldwide are looking for ways to make the last night of the year special for their children....

Brittany holds a reusable Aldi bag with bright orange packaging while Frank looks on at the checkout counter at sunset

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Newlyweds Cut Grocery Budgets to Aldi as Living Costs Soar

Olivia Bennett Harris December 28, 2025No Comments

Newlyweds Brittany Zwier and Frank Martinez, who earn over $100,000 a year, are cutting back on dining and grocery spending as the cost of living...

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Etsy Witches Take Center Stage as New York Creator Credits Spells for Commercial Breakthrough

Robert K. Lawson December 27, 2025No Comments

In late August, 25‑year‑old New York content creator Katie Begley told TikTok viewers that a simple online spell purchase may have helped her land a...

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Holiday Shopping Shift: Thrift Stores Surge as Returns Drop and Spending Tops Last Year

Robert K. Lawson December 27, 2025No Comments

The holiday shopping rush has ended, but a new trend has taken hold. While overall spending on gifts is still strong, shoppers are turning to thrift...

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Which Restaurants Are Open on Christmas? A Complete Guide to Holiday Hours

Daniel J. Whitman December 24, 2025No Comments

Christmas is a busy time, but you can still dine out. Here’s a rundown of which restaurants stay open on Dec. 25 and their holiday...

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Aluminum Foil Melts in Oven, Turning Homemade Lasagna into an Unintentional Battery

Olivia Bennett Harris December 24, 2025No Comments

On Dec. 5, a Threads user posted a photo of a lasagna that had turned into a science experiment. The dish, meant to be a comforting dinner, became...

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Christmas Day Store Hours: Which U.S. Retailers Are Open or Closed

Daniel J. Whitman December 24, 2025No Comments

If you’re planning a last‑minute shopping spree or just wondering whether your favorite store will be open on Christmas, here’s the rundown of U.S....