I started grocery shopping at Dollar Tree to save money. Now, I swear by these 11 items I've found for under $1.50.

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Assorted packaged groceries and pantry items from Dollar Tree are spread across a kitchen counter.
I've saved a ton of money by grocery shopping at Dollar Tree.

Ashley Archambault

Fast food's newest rival isn't another burger chain. It's the grocery store.

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The quick-grab section of a deli or grocery store
As value-seeking behaviors among consumers intensify, the grocery store deli aisle is giving fast food chains a run for their money.

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I tried DoorDash's new AI search. As a home cook, this feature won me over.

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An iPhone shows the DoorDash app, including categories of items such as grocery and restaurants.
DoorDash unveiled its Ask DoorDash AI search tool earlier this month.

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I live in a tiny NYC apartment, but still shop in bulk. Here are 8 things my roommate and I always buy at Costco.

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A side-by-side image of several boxes of Spindrift sparkling water and multiple containers of Amylu organic chicken burgers with caramelized onion and aged white cheddar.
Costco has a great selection of bulk items that still fit in my small New York City apartment.

Morgan Hudgins

I'm recently single and love shopping at Trader Joe's. These 9 items make cooking for one less of a headache.

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A basket full of Trader Joe's groceries.
Now that I'm single, I love Trader Joe's selection of frozen foods and grab-and-go meals.

Alexandra Garian

Walmart's online grocery delivery boom is stretching store workers

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An associate pushes a cart filled with online orders at Walmart on Black Friday in Columbus, Ohio, US, on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

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I went back to work in an office. Here are 7 high-protein snacks from Costco that keep me energized all day.

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A side-by-side image of a bag of Quest protein chips and a box of NuGo protein bars.
To keep me fueled and energized at my new in-office job, I go to Costco for protein-packed snacks.

Jordan Fargo

I'm a restaurant owner who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 items I always keep at home.

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A side-by-side image of the Trader Joe's ranch-seasoned cashews and the Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoned smoked salmon.
Ranch-seasoned cashews and smoked salmon are two of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

Zach Mack

I stayed in the car and let my kids shop alone. It gave them independence, but showed me I have more to teach them.

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Kids at grocery store
The author sent her kids into the grocery store alone.

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Should organic food be so expensive?

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Organic food often costs more than conventional food because it is more expensive to produce. Farmers have higher labor costs, costly infrastructure, and strict certification requirements under the widely trusted USDA organic label.

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