5 things you should never buy at Costco (and 6 things you should)

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5 things you should never buy at Costco, Sam's Club (and 6 things you should) Buying in bulk seems like a great idea: Warehouse-type stores like Costco and Sam's Club promise more competitive prices than the average grocery store. Plus, consumers get to enjoy the pleasure of less-frequent shopping for oft-used staples — and the opportunity to ogle items like a six-pound tub of shortening. Read More

Quick potato wedges and more easy food hacks Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest, joins TODAY with some handy household tips, including using vinegar and water to make your berries last longer and using an apple slicer to cut potatoes. Read More You don’t have to go all veg to live longer, study finds People don’t have to go all the way vegan or even vegetarian to lower their risk of heart disease. Even a few changes—cutting out some meat and eating more plant foods— can improve health, researchers reported Thursday. Read More

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