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Is the 'American dream' still attainable?
Is the "American dream" still attainable? In a recent poll, 89% of younger people said owning a home is essential or important to them, while only 10% said that was easy or somewhat easy to achieve. https://trib.al/gYSnTWm
Unclaimed funds success: Man finds $600 in his name
A musician decided on a whim to look up his name on an unclaimed funds website. He was shocked to find he had $600 waiting for him to claim. https://trib.al/JmmpVYw
Table for 1? Young Americans embracing solo dining, data finds
Younger Americans are embracing a growing trend of dining alone, and the restaurant industry is being encouraged to cater to these diners. https://trib.al/RUU21er
Viral 'free money hack' at Chase Bank is no hack. It could be a crime
What TikTok users were calling a "glitch" at Chase Bank had loads of people withdrawing large sums of money for "free" — or so they thought. Here's what happened days later. https://trib.al/hLfpskc
Budget airlines versus the big 3: Do discounters really save much?
Budget airlines promise big savings but with fewer perks and extra bag fees, the savings may be less than promised. https://trib.al/3KU4j6Q
Do you love pumpkin spice? How you can get $1,000 by trying all of Trader Joe's fall-themed items
Do you love pumpkin spice? We have a job for you. A website is offering $1,000 to someone who wants to taste and rate pumpkin-flavored Trader Joe's products. Here's how to apply. https://trib.al/rAnrJOj
Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi settle beef with hot dog eating contest. Here's who downed the most
The longtime rivalry between competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi has been squashed after a livestreamed hot dog eating contest Monday. Here's who came out on top. https://trib.al/g7p1bvF
Mountain Dew wants to pay for you to move to this time zone
Trying to decide which beverage to snag at the airport? If you're traveling to a this time zone, you could grab a Mountain Dew — for free. Here's how. https://trib.al/33P4FHV
What is open and closed for Labor Day holiday 2024
Costco, the post office and other major government institutions are closed on Monday. Learn what is open for Labor Day https://trib.al/Z2etC8Z
Hope on the green: How the VertaCat is changing the game for disabled golfers
People dealing with paralysis now have a new device that can help them get back in the swing of things on the golf course. https://trib.al/ddU5AHa
Why Gen Z is being forced to give up their pets more than other age groups
A new report from Lending Tree said many Americans are getting priced out of owning a pet, with 25% of Gen Zers surrendering a pet because they could no longer afford to care for it. https://trib.al/70FuYQa
TSA seeing more 'cat eyes' weapons at checkpoints
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Do singles need help finding love now more than ever?
National Matchmaker Day is Aug. 31. The annual holiday brings up the question, do single people need help finding love now more than ever? https://trib.al/lLGb6gp
Cruises are making a post-pandemic comeback. Here's how the industry is changing to meet demand
The cruise industry was one of many with a future treading uncertain waters amid the pandemic, but right now, its future is looking as bright as ever. Here's why. https://trib.al/4xLs3vq
What to buy and avoid at upcoming Labor Day weekend sales
Many people don't head out to shop on Labor Day weekend, but it's really a great time to find deals on things for around the home. https://trib.al/bFEuFka