I tried on similar tops at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. I'm done assuming big names with the highest prices have the best products.

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Chloe wearing three different tank tops. On the left, a black square-neck tank from Gap. In the middle, a cream high-neck tank from Banana Republic. On the left, a black square-neck tank from Old Navy.
I tried on similar tops at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy.

Chloe Caldwell

T.J. Maxx is making some employees wear cameras to catch shoplifters

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Some store employees at T.J. Maxx have to wear body cameras.

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A Texas HIFI couple made $200,000 last year. Their budget for vacations and restaurants keeps shrinking despite 'making more money than ever.'

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HIFIs — people who are high income, financially insecure — often earn six figures but struggle to afford their growing cost of living. The subject of the story is not pictured.

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I accidentally bought a counterfeit backpack on Amazon. Now, I know how to avoid sneaky fake products.

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I (not pictured) ordered a bag on Amazon that I thought was from JanSport.

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I shopped at Lowe's and Home Depot for plants and outdoor essentials. The winner earned my loyalty all summer long.

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I found a lot of what I was looking for while shopping at Lowe's.

Terri Peters

Amazon Fresh is the latest retailer to cut prices to win over inflation-weary shoppers

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Amazon Fresh is the latest grocer to announce price cuts.

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I'm an interior decorator. Here are 8 things I'd buy at Crate & Barrel for myself and my clients.

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I recommend grabbing a few home essentials at Crate & Barrel.

Kelly Kruger

Bethenny Frankel is calling out a Chanel boutique that seemingly only allowed her to shop when she wore designer clothes

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Bethenny Frankel.

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I used Amazon Showroom to design my office. The under-the-radar tool helped me save money, but it was far from perfect.

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A workspace with a white desk, a chair, and a lamp with windows and a bookcase in the background. A candle and laptop sit on the desk
I used Amazon Showroom to design my workspace.

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Meet the HIFIs: Their obsession with luxury will tank them

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More Gen Zers and millennials are becoming HIFIs — high income, financially insecure. They're spending lots of money on lifestyle and luxury.

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