Don't let 'upflation' fool you into spending more on beauty products

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Prices for personal care items have trailed overall inflation since 2020, despite new upflated razor and shampoo products.

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Gen Z's latest hot club is Costco

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A Costco Wholesale store in Colchester, Vermont, on November 13, 2023.
Costco and Sam's Club have become destinations for Gen Z shoppers who want to save money.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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Costco has plenty of great items this July.

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Amazon really wants you to join the family this Prime Day

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Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day on July 11, 2023 in the East Village of New York City.
Amazon has more ways than ever to lure you to sign up for Prime and other services this year.

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My partner and I spend $40 a week at Aldi. Here are 17 things we love to buy and how we use them.

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I was able to get 17 things at Aldi for $40.

Joe Opaleski

I'm an interior designer — here are 9 things I'd absolutely buy at CB2 right now

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CB2 has some solid couch options, in my opinion.

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I booked free personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks. I can't believe how much I learned — and how much fun they were.

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On the left, Lara takes a photo of herself in the Nordstrom fitting room wearing a burnt-orange cowl-neck bodysuit and white pants. On the right, Lara takes a photo of herself wearing a red shirt and a black blazer with buttons.
I tried free in-store personal-styling appointments at Nordstrom and Saks.

Lara Walsh

Amazon Outlet is the retailer's best-kept secret. I've saved hundreds of dollars buying name-brand products for over 50% off.

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I've saved hundreds on home furnishings through the outlet, which often offers discounts of more than 50% off retail prices.

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Rite Aid is closing even more stores in 2024. See if yours is on the list.

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Rite Aid is planning to close more stores in 2024.

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I tried on similar dresses at Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic. The most expensive one was the most disappointing.

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Chloe wearing three different dresses. On the left, a long white sleeveless dress from Gap. In the middle, a black sleeveless dress from Old Navy. On the right, a white, flowy, sleeveless dress from Banana Republic.
I tried on similar linen-blend dresses from Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

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