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Walmart is the go-to destination for budget-conscious shoppers, but that doesn’t mean everything on its shelves is a good buy. While Walmart products are enticing because they are much cheaper,...
Target has grown into a mainstay of modern American consumerism. Its retail locations are everywhere, the stores are brightly lit and colorful, and much of the selections make you feel like you’re...
Sam’s Club is great…but not for everything. These large warehouse stores are found in most states (although notably not in NYC) and are great for buying certain items in bulk. There are always...
Amazon has unquestionably made life easier and more convenient for millions of shoppers. You’re probably one of them. Amazon matches or even beats competitor’s prices on innumerable products....
According to Transparency International‘s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), most countries today are failing to stop public corruption. This strongly suggests that institutions designed to...
The holiday season has arrived, and for parents that means trying to track down the hottest toys of the year. (On the other hand, if you’re the nostalgic type, these are 25 discontinued classic...
For all the talk about the issues that divide Americans, there are still institutions that tie this vast nation together, and the United States Postal Service is one of them. Besides delivering mail,...
Globalization and the offshoring of manufacturing can be sensitive topics. In the last 50 years, the United States has lost millions of industrial jobs, leading to heated debates about economic...
With food prices on the rise, Americans are looking for any way they can to save on groceries, while still enjoying the food they eat. Many shoppers have turned to bulk retailer Costco for the...
Domestic travel was crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic. For a time, traffic for airlines, hotels, and cruises nearly disappeared. Some companies needed government assistance to stay afloat....
Walmart is the largest retailer in America. Last year, it had sales of well over $550 billion. The company was founded by Sam Walton in 1962. His heirs are among the richest people in the United...
In the age of e-commerce, Amazon reigns supreme. Well over $100 billion of goods are sold through the website worldwide every year. Someone shopping on the site today would have more than 300 million...
Each year, companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google attempt to dazzle us with the latest in whizbang technology. These corporate giants, and much smaller businesses, have transformed our...