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AARP Says These Are the 10 Worst Things to Buy at the Dollar Store - AOL (opens the original)
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Dollar stores are great for shoppers trying to save on groceries, especially when retirement income or a carefully managed household budget leaves little room for unnecessary spending. A low sticker price, however, does not automatically make an item a bargain. AARP recently highlighted several categories where the initial savings disappear through poor durability, smaller package sizes, quality concerns, or more frequent replacement. The goal is not to avoid dollar stores altogether. Plenty of
10 Restaurant Chains That Are Actually Still Worth Going To - AOL (opens the original)
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Chain restaurants get a bad rap, but the truth is, some of them have genuinely earned their staying power. Whether it's unbeatable deals, flexible menus, or loyalty programs that actually save you money, so you can go out to eat more without worrying about wasting money on a disappointing meal. These 10 restaurant chains keep delivering reasons to come back. Here's why they're still worth your time and your dollar. Save Money: 8 things to do if you want to eat out more Domino's is a go-to option
6 Dollar Tree Buys Shoppers Say Aren’t Worth the $1.25 - AOL (opens the original)
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Not every Dollar Tree find is worth $1.25. To help you avoid wasting money and lower your money stress, we analyzed every Dollar Tree product with at least 25 customer reviews and identified the lowest-rated items. We excluded products criticized mainly for shipping damage, since shopping in store may prevent that issue. The products that remained drew repeated complaints about usability, durability, confusing instructions, or unpleasant odors. Editor's note: Ratings and prices reflect DollarTre
9 Things You Say When Seated That Servers Say Predict a Bad Tip - AOL (opens the original)
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When dining out in the U.S., tipping is customary, and 18 to 20% is still expected at sit-down restaurants. While there are many approaches to stretch your restaurant budget, skimping on the tip is not one of them, especially since it's still legal to pay servers less than minimum wage in most states. Even though this is mostly common knowledge for Americans, seasoned servers say there are a few things diners say and do that suggest they are going to leave a lousy tip. To enjoy a smoother dining
Retirees Should Never Buy These 9 Fall Items Anywhere But Costco - AOL (opens the original)
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Fall hits Costco early, and this year the seasonal pallets are worth a slow lap. The savings math is different for retirees than it is for anyone else: a fixed income rewards buying the cozy stuff once, well, and cheap, and it punishes paying boutique prices for something you will use for eight weeks. That is exactly where a warehouse run beats a department store, and it is one of the simplest ways to stretch your Costco budget further this season. This list runs across food, home, and clothing.
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