Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals

Hamburger Helper sales surge as Americans tighten budgets for meals

As groceries get more expensive and Americans remain unsure about their economic future, shoppers are gravitating toward a tried-and-true budget meal. Eagle Foods, the Cleveland, Ohio-based company behind Hamburger Helper, told Fox News Digital its year-over-year sales rose 14.5% in August. The savory, cheese-forward Hamburger Helper meal kit — introduced in 1971 — has attracted consumers … Read more

From booty call to ‘foodie call’ — free dinner scammers flood dating apps as wallets tighten

From booty call to ‘foodie call’ — free dinner scammers flood dating apps as wallets tighten

Love might be off the menu — but the lobster sure isn’t. With wallets tightening and a looming recession on the rise, some singles are turning first dates into free dinner scams. Countless TikTokkers are proudly documenting their foodie finesse, using Hinge and Bumble like Doordash — to score meals on someone else’s dime. This is … Read more

Costco shopping isn’t just for members — here’s how to sneak in as the rules tighten up

Costco shopping isn’t just for members — here’s how to sneak in as the rules tighten up

No Costco membership? No problem. Loyal Costco shoppers know that there’s no scarcity of deals at the bulk warehouse, but the catch is that you need to be a Costco member in order to even enter the store. The retail store, which charges $65 per year for its Gold Star Membership and $130 per year … Read more