Money

  • American Flags hang from the front porches of a row of upscale brick homes in celebration of the upcoming holiday.Taken in the Summer with beautiful late evening sunlight. Background is blurred to add emphasis on the flag in the foreground.

    The Average House Payment the Year You Were Born

    As you scroll through house listings on Zillow and shake your head about prices, it’s easy to think about how bad modern homebuyers have it. And it truly is harder to afford a home now — but exactly how bad…

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    Here’s What Real Christmas Trees Cost Across the Country

    With the amount of money you’re already shelling out during the holiday season, it can be heartbreaking to watch Christmas tree prices rise every year. According to a survey conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board in August 2022, 71% of…

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    Velveeta Lawsuit Takes Aim at Kraft Heinz for Prep Time

    If Kraft Heinz advertises that a cup of Velveeta microwavable shells and cheese is ready to eat in 3½ minutes then, darn it, it shouldn’t take longer. That’s the philosophy of a Florida consumer who is suing the company for…

  • Indialantic, FL, USA - July 29, 2011: A variety of restaurant gift cards on a white background, including Cracker Barrel, McDonald's, Olive Garden, Golden Corral, Subway, Outback, and Starbucks.

    Have a Few Bucks Left On a Gift Card? You’re Entitled to a Cash Refund in These States

    Americans are holding billions of dollars in unused gift cards, vouchers, and store credits, with an average amount of $175 of unspent funds per person, according to a CreditCards.com survey. But thanks to a series of obscure state laws, consumers…

  • Tyumen, Russia - January 21, 2020: TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR

    TikTok’s Weird, Whimsical ‘Dabloon’ Economy Explained

    As the crypto economy collapses, another digital currency is born: the whimsical dabloon. But this isn’t some new tongue-in-cheek meme coin like Doge or an elaborate pump-and-dump scheme. In fact, the fictional TikTok currency isn’t worth anything offline, is based…

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    The Best Frugal First Date Ideas, According to Thrifty Redditors

    First dates can get expensive fast. Dinner and movie? Factor in transportation and tip, and you’ll quickly have spent a chunk of change. But exploring your love life doesn’t have to be expensive, especially if you have a few romantic…