I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's house brands. Its new Bettergoods label absolutely blew me away.

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Packaged frozen meals from Walmart, including beef-bulgogi empanadas, chicken Parmesan and penne, and chicken friend rice, piled together on a wooden table.
I tried 10 frozen meals from Walmart's Bettergoods and Great Value brands.

Ted Berg

I took the same shopping list to Trader Joe's and Target. The bigger chain had more sales but still cost me way more.

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I was able to find similar products at both Trader Joe's and Target.

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I tried on basic black sweaters from Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap. My top choice reminded me that you get what you pay for.

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I tried on similar black sweaters at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Gap.

Chloe Caldwell

I stayed at the hotel recently named the best in the world. After spending $900 for one night, I'm not sure I agree.

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Hotel with mesh-style gates below windows with decorative wooden lines going down them with tree on a stand surrounded by other greenery in front
The entrance to the Capella Bangkok felt understated.

Paul Oswell

I took my mom to Hawaii's Kona Village resort for $1,765 a night — our stay was almost perfect

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An aerial view of the pool and beach at Rosewood's Kona Village resort.
I hope to return to Rosewood's Kona Village resort on Hawaii's Big Island soon.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort

I tested Uber's new $18 airport shuttle service in New York City, and it's a game changer

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Uber Shuttle is a new airport service offering from three locations in Midtown Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport.

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I've been to Disney World dozens of times. Its dining plan is a great value for families like ours — especially when offered for free.

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Author Matt Cabral and his wife smiling with drinks at restaurant
We'll definitely plan future Disney trips around promotions with free dining plans.

Matt Cabral

I tried Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks. The tender, juicy cuts of meat were some of the best I've ever had.

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I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill.

Terri Peters

We spent $470 on a Michelin-star meal for 2. The restaurant was inside a corporate office building, but our dinner was far from boring.

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My friend and I dined at Hansik Goo, located inside a corporate office in Hong Kong.

Tiffany Leigh

I paid $1,100 to upgrade my flight to upper class. It was great, but a few drawbacks made me hesitant to splurge again.

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Virgin Atlantic lounge with a circular bar area, red seating, and a long hallway leading into a larger dining area
I was interested to see what flying upper class with Virgin Atlantic was like.

Emma Kershaw

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