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Is Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken Actually Healthy? Here’s What to Check on the Label

A grocery store rotisserie chicken can make dinner easier without the cost of takeout or the work of cooking from scratch. It provides protein and can be used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and family meals throughout the week. However, not every rotisserie chicken has the same nutritional profile. Some contain…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 5

Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record people

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have penalized people for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Store Brand vs. Name Brand: 12 Grocery Items Where the Price Difference Is Hard to Ignore

Walking through a grocery store can make it tempting to reach for the brand you already know. The familiar label feels like the safer choice, especially when the products are sitting side by side. But that extra recognition can come with a higher price, and the difference can add up…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 28

Woman Misses Subaru's Tire Rotation. Then She Finds Out How Much It Will Cost Her: ‘Just Buy From Costco’

"My tires are bad in one year. Really?"

Motor1 · Sep 22

How Old Is Too Old for a Daily Driver? Mileage May Be the Wrong Number to Watch

A daily driver does not become a bad car simply because its birthday keeps getting farther away. A well-maintained 15-year-old vehicle with reasonable mileage can make more sense than a neglected 8-year-old car with fewer miles.

Clever Dude · Sep 21

The Roof Rack Costs You More Than the Junk in Your Trunk: What to Strip Now That Gas Prices Are Climbing

Gas prices are climbing again, and some drivers are looking for savings in all the familiar places. But the answer may be sitting on the roof of the car, not buried under an old blanket and three emergency water bottles in the trunk.

Clever Dude · Sep 19

Would You Change How You Shop If Retailers Could Predict What You’re Willing to Pay?

Imagine opening a shopping app and seeing a $79 price for an item while someone across town sees the exact same product for $69. The difference may not be a sale, location-based tax, or membership discount, but an algorithm testing what each shopper might tolerate. That possibility is putting personalized…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 19

Your Car's Camera Is Probably Watching You. But It's Not As Sinister As It Sounds

That little camera pointed at the driver isn't there for selfies. Here's what your car is actually watching.

Motor1 · Sep 18

At What Repair Bill Does an Old Car Stop Making Financial Sense?

A $4,000 repair can feel outrageous on a car worth $7,000. It can also make perfect financial sense if that repair gives the vehicle several more years of dependable transportation.

Clever Dude · Sep 18

That “Low” Car Price Can Get Much Higher Once the Dealer Adds Fees

A $25,000 car advertised online can look like a great deal until you sit down to sign the paperwork and discover the actual price is considerably higher. Taxes and registration costs explain part of the difference, but car dealer fees, accessories, protection packages, and other charges can push the total…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 17