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Turkey, Tariffs and Grocery Taxes? The Real Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner 2025Food Taxes For some who celebrate, Thanksgiving can mean a full table, family and a sense of gratitude. But in this year, it also means a focus on the bottom line.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Did My $50,000 Starbucks Habit Ruin My Retirement Plan?The real retirement cost might not be as devastating as it seems.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Starbucks Just Announced Red Cup Day and It's Sooner Than You ThinkThe coffee chain's annual holiday cup giveaway returns — with a twist — as the holiday beverage lineup launches early and staff investments ramp up.
By Choncé Maddox
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Amazon Grocery Outlet: A Secret to Fighting Rising Grocery Prices in 2025Amazon Grocery Outlet is a hidden gem for shoppers looking to save on groceries amid looming tariffs.
By Bob Niedt
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41 New Trader Joe’s Stores Are Opening in 2025 — Is Your City on the List?From coast to coast, Trader Joe’s has 41 new stores planned for 2025 — here’s where they’re opening.
By Paige Cerulli
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Is the ‘Pumpkin Spice Tax’ Coming for Your Fall Coffee Budget?Food Taxes Inflation pressures, tariffs, and talk of the so-called 'pumpkin spice tax' have some wondering about rising coffee prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to KnowFood Benefits Veterans up to age 64 must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Valuable (and Fun) Things You Can Get for Freeho doesn't love a freebie? From birthday pancakes to fun activities for kids and courses for adults, here's the lowdown on getting valuable goodies for nothing.
By Nellie S. Huang
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Taste the Nation: Five James Beard Award–Winning Restaurants Worth Traveling ForFrom coastal kitchens to mountain towns, these celebrated restaurants don't just serve meals — they anchor destination-worthy trips for food lovers.
By Choncé Maddox
