Soaring gas prices convinced me to switch over to Costco's credit card

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Drivers wait to refuel vehicles at a Costco gas station in Richmond, California, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Drivers wait to refuel vehicles at a Costco gas station in California last month.

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How Taco Bell uses its best GMs as a growth engine

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A group of Taco Bell's top general managers poses onstage during the chain's annual Golden Bell awards.
Top-performing Taco Bell managers gathered in Hawaii in March for the company's annual staff recognition retreat.

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I'm a 62-year-old paralegal who turned my needlepoint hobby into a side hustle. Gen Z are some of my best customers.

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Kevin Lustik doing needlepoint
Kevin Lustik is a New York City-based needlepoint artist.

Kevin Lustik

More than 1,500 stores are set to close across the US in 2026. Here's the list.

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Apple store
Apple is expected to close three stores in June.

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Hulken was once a sign of success for entrepreneurs. Now, it's coming for travelers — just don't call it a suitcase.

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A blue Hulken bag
Hulken has become a quasi status symbol for entrepreneurs. Now, the brand is coming from travelers.

Hulken

Walmart's H-1B filings fell by more than half in the wake of Trump's visa shake-up

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A Walmart store is seen on February 03, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Walmart submitted a lot fewer applications for foreign workers after President Donald Trump changed the visa program.

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The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

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A man squirts a tincture of CBD oil on a cappuccino.
These days, it's hard to find a beverage that's just a beverage, as brands add ingredients like fiber, protein, adaptogens, and nootropics to their recipes.

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I tried Red Lobster's new Lobsterfest menu after its revamp. It's not the same chain I remember from 2 years ago.

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red lobster lobsterfest meal
Red Lobster's Lobsterfest is one of its longest-running, most popular promotions. I tried it for the first time and can't wait to go back.

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When bread was 36 cents: How grocery prices from the 1970s compare to today

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A woman puts vegetables in a bag at the grocery store.
A woman shops at a Gelson's Super Market in California in 1970.

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I'm a 65-year-old fitness trainer who stocks up on healthy foods at Costco. These are the 11 products I swear by.

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Janet Osborne in front of grocery cart at Costco with Rao's inside
I shop for kitchen staples at Costco.

Janet Osborne

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