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Why Don't All Food Cans Have Pull Tabs?

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You can open a can with a can opener, but a can with a pull tab is even easier to open. So, why don't more cans come with pull tabs?

Why 'Shrinkflation' Has You Paying More for Less

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It's not your imagination - companies are shrinking the sizes of their products while charging the same or even more. Here's why.

How Does Amazon Deliver Stuff So Fast?

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Amazon began disrupting logistics when it first formed in 1994 - and it's not stopping now. How does it and other e-commerce retailers get stuff to you so fast?

'Heatflation': How High Temperatures Send Food Prices Soaring

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Sizzling temperatures across the globe aren't just bad for humans, they're bad for crops too. Harvests are smaller and that drives up food prices.

Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.

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Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?

How to Legally Change Your Name

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Changing your name legally can involve a lot of steps. We'll break it down for you.

People Are Snatching Up Treasury I Bonds Paying 9.62 Percent

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The old-school savings bond is suddenly hot again, thanks to its inflation-protected interest rate.

5 Reasons Why 'Following Your Passion' May Be Problematic

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We've all heard the career advice to "follow your passion." Is it brilliance or bunk?

What Is a Bear Market?

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An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.

7 Great Online Jobs for Teens

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Summer's coming - do you have your job plans figured out yet? Check out our list of online jobs for teens, some of which you may never have thought of.