After trying on shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap, I found the most expensive items weren't worth the splurge

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Ted wearing three different black polos. On the left, a polo from Old Navy. In the middle, a polo from Banana Republic with four buttons going down the top. On the right, a polo from Gap with two buttons going down the top.
I tried on similar shirts at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.

Ted Berg

Some Walmart and Walgreens stores are locking up so much stuff that delivery workers are avoiding them

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Target employee stocking personal hygiene items in new locked security shelving.
Stores like Walgreens and Walmart lock up a range of goods at their stores.

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I've visited Costco every week for 2 years. Here's what I've learned that's helped me save hundreds of dollars.

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Cart in Costco aisle
By taking advantage of these tips, you might be able to make the most of your Costco membership, too.

Kristen Markel

I'm a Brit who went to Trader Joe's for the 1st time and I wish we had grocery stores like it in the UK

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A photo of packets of cheese in a fridge at a Trader Joe's store in Chicago
The store was beautifully laid out.

Grace Dean

I tried on T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. There was one clear winner when it came to value and quality.

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Chloe wearing three different t-shirts. On the left, a white shirt from Old Navy. In the middle, a gray shirt from Gap. On the right, a white shirt from Banana Republic.
I tried on similar T-shirts at Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic.

Chloe Caldwell

Americans are still having a lot of stuff delivered from DoorDash and Uber, and it shows how much we'll pay for convenience

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Uber Eats driver on the job while moving through a busy city street.
An Uber Eats driver on the job.

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I visited Abercrombie & Fitch for the first time in years. It's come a long way, but I'm not completely sold.

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Gen Z convinced me to buy trendy ballet flats. They never left my closet.

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Ballet flats in a shoe box with price tags attached

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This small business founder won't sell on Amazon. Here's what she does instead.

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Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip, wears a red blouse and poses against a light grey background
Kate Assaraf founded Dip in 2021.

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With my Costco executive membership and store card, I earn enough rewards to pay for a whole shopping trip — here's how

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costco shoppers exiting the store by the membership counter
I love my Costco membership.

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