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6 HomeGoods Home Decor Deals Shoppers Are Grabbing Fast Shutterstock Have you been to HomeGoods this week? Like the home store’s sister brands, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, the emporium of all things home is having a major clearance sale this week. Everything from espresso machines and cookware sets to bedding and coffee table books is heavily marked down, with some over 75 percent off retail. When I visited my local store this week, I was floored by some of the marvelous markdowns....

6 New Throw Blankets From Walmart and Target Are the Holidays’ Coziest Decor Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Whether it’s hosting parties or hitting the stores to work through your shopping list, the holidays are one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year—which makes it all the more important to take time to hit the couch, get extra comfy, and revel in the festive vibes. Of course, you’re going to need the right accessories to do this, which is why we scoured the aisles to find the coziest and best-looking throw blankets from Walmart and Target that are the holidays’ coziest decor....

6 Piggly Wiggly Secrets You Never Knew Ken Wolter/Shutterstock Up until 1916, when Americans went food shopping , it consisted of them entering a store and having the grocer pick out their items. But that all changed when Piggly Wiggly opened in Memphis, Tennessee, becoming the first self-service grocery store and even patenting this store format. More than 100 years later, the Pig (as it’s affectionately called) has over 600 stores across 17 states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast....

6 Tax Filing Tips for Retirees, According to Finance Experts Studio Romantic / Shutterstock Tax season is hard enough as a member of the workforce. But filing your taxes as a retiree gets even trickier. In exchange for no longer pulling down a biweekly paycheck, you needn’t ever have to worry about filling out W-2s and 1099s or setting up direct deposits. Shouldn’t the taxes stop as well? Alas, that is not the case....

6 Tips for Wearing Sweaters Over 60, According to Style Experts Viktoriia Hnatiuk / Shutterstock Love it or hate it, sweater weather is here again. But the good news is that the cozy winter staple doesn’t have to be synonymous with bulky and itchy (or ugly and Christmas). Stylish sweaters are out there, ready to keep us warm while looking good. If you’re over 60, the number of options may feel daunting, which is why we consulted style experts for their best tips on how to warm up to this cold-weather wardrobe staple....

6 Warnings to Shoppers From Ex-Trader Joe’s Employees iStock / slobo Very few grocery stores can boast a committed fan base quite like Trader Joe’s can. The supermarket chain is beloved for its high-quality in-house branded items sold for surprisingly low prices, covering everything from produce and prepared foods to fresh flowers and frozen meals. But beneath all the popular products and bargain buys, there are still some things the Hawaiian shirt-bedecked staff want you to keep in mind....

7 “Polite” Online Dating Messages That Are Actually Offensive Shutterstock Dating is hard enough when you’re sitting face to face. But without the benefits of body language and other important in-person cues, online dating offers even more opportunities for misunderstanding and insult. “Online dating suffers from the same issues as emailing,” explains Jules Hirst , an etiquette expert and the founder of Etiquette Consulting . “There is a lack of tone, so what one person might see as polite can easily offend another person....

7 “Really Good” New Dollar Tree Beauty Dupes, Shoppers Say TikTok/@alexx_schmutz Beauty can be expensive. From sweat-proof makeup for summer to under-eye patches to keep you looking fresh, the different cosmetic and skincare products you buy add up quickly, costing you hundreds of dollars in the end. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money if you know where to find the best lower-cost alternatives—and many shoppers say they’re now at one popular discount chain....

7 Best New JCPenney Home Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Photo: Shutterstock; Design: Canva Reliably selected year after year as one of America’s favorite department stores by USA Today , JCPenney is known for offering unbeatable deals on quality apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. And while there’s no wrong time to shop at JCPenney —their everyday low prices are a key feature of their success—plenty of new goods are on super-sale this week, making right now the perfect moment to stock up on the things you need....

7 Best Places to Retire Abroad, Experts Say CarlosBarquero / Shutterstock Once you’ve finally entered your retirement years and have more time to spend doing what you love, travel may be a top priority. But if jet-setting for a week or two at a time just isn’t fulfilling your wanderlust, you might want to consider a full-on move. There are endless options, especially since when you retire, you’re typically free to relocate wherever you choose—even outside of the U....

7 Best Ulta Beauty Finds Hitting Shelves This Week Shutterstock Ulta and Sephora are both on my short list of stores and websites I hit weekly. My 9-year-old-going-on-16 daughter is obsessed with beauty and skincare, and forces me to spend much more time than I have pursuing the aisles for the latest product drops. This week, I noticed so many new items hitting shelves, ranging from holiday gifts (yes, it’s already time to start shopping) to new product lines and exciting new items....

7 Easy Trees That Don’t Need Sunlight Shutterstock The art of landscaping is unique in that you don’t begin the process with a blank canvas. Whatever trees you decide to plant will be determined not only by your personal preferences but also by what the natural environment will allow. In particular, many plants have light requirements, which can create a challenge in low-light corners of the yard. The good news? Experts say many trees don’t need sunlight....

7 Filters in Your House You’re Probably Forgetting to Clean, Experts Say iStock Americans spend the equivalent of nearly one full work day—an average of six to seven hours—cleaning their homes each week. If you’d like to cut down on your time spent cleaning, it may be time to scrub smarter —not harder. By regularly cleaning the many filters in your home—each essentially tasked with cleaning on your behalf—you can ensure that your various systems and appliances will work with optimal efficiency....

7 Gen Alpha Slang Terms to Know Right Now, According to My Kids Shutterstock As the mother of a nine and (almost) 12-year-old, the Gen Alpha lingo in my household is “low-key” off-the-charts. Every day, I find myself attempting to translate the dialogue, googling number combinations, and wracking my brain to determine what-the-actual-heck they are talking about. Sometimes, I don’t think they even know. Well, I did the research so you don’t have to....

7 Hit ’70s Songs That Are Offensive by Today’s Standards Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The ’70s were half a century ago, and that fact is especially apparent when you look back at the media of the time. Watch a movie or TV show from that decade or listen to a song , and you won’t just notice outdated fashion, interiors, and slang, but you’ll also come across plots, characters, and words that are offensive , especially by the standards of 2023....

7 Netflix Shows You Should Binge Before They’re Removed Next Month Netflix Netflix is notorious for unexpectedly canceling or yanking shows without much warning—you just never know which shows or movies are being moved to a different streaming service (remember when Peacock took back all of The Office and Parks and Recreation ?). While there is plenty of new content coming up on the streaming giant, it’s also time to say bye-bye to some shows worth watching....

7 Old Navy Winter Basics That Feel Really Expensive Shutterstock Old Navy is an excellent store for inexpensive essentials, including cold-weather accessories and coats, as well as swimsuits and flip-flops. However, not all items at the cheap-and-chic store are as well-made as others. A handful hold up better than the rest, and people buy them repeatedly. What should you shop for on your next trip? Here are 7 Old Navy winter basics shoppers say hold up....

7 Small Towns in the U.S. That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a Fairy Tale pbk-pg / iStock Traveling internationally often means you get a chance to encounter towns and landmarks with long and storied histories . Think castle-dotted green pastures in Ireland, magnificent shrines in the East, and cobblestone English streets lined with flowering pathways and candy-colored buildings. What many people don’t realize is that you can get a similar whimsical experience right here in the U....

7 Target Beauty Bargains a Shopping Insider Always Buys Target As a decades-long beauty editor and writer, I have tried almost every beauty brand at Sephora, Target, Ulta, and the finest department stores. And because I have the best job in the world, I didn’t have to pay for most of them. However, some body and beauty items are so amazing (and also affordable) that I have no problem forking over cash for them....

7 Ways to Communicate With Someone Who Has Dementia, Experts Say imtmphoto / Shutterstock If you’ve ever cared for, or even just visited with, a loved one who suffers from dementia , then you know how challenging it can be to communicate. “Dementia affects not only the person suffering from dementia, but also their families,” says Jung-Ah Lee , PhD, RN, an associate professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine....