Money
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50 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
Families plan to spend an average of $519 per student this year on back-to-school expenses for kindergarten through high school kids, according to an annual survey by Deloitte, and total spending is projected to reach nearly $28 billion for the…
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25 Best Back-to-School Finds at Costco
Don’t forget Costco when you’re tackling that back-to-school list: The warehouse club carries more school supplies than you might expect, with prices that are often lower than Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other major retailers — especially if you can divvy…
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25 Things to Buy at Walmart for Back to School
You may not be done with lazy pool days, but the nation’s biggest retailer, Walmart, is already geared up for back-to-school shopping. Like rival Target, note that some of Walmarts cheapest back-to-school deals are available only in store (think composition…
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13 Industries the Immigration Crackdown Could Hurt
The backlash against immigrants and unauthorized workers has reached a fever pitch, with the same old they’re “taking American jobs” rhetoric. President Donald Trump has made cracking down on undocumented workers a cornerstone of his administration. But the reality, economists…
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25 Emerging Businesses That Nobody Saw Coming
Global industry doesn’t stand still for very long, and there are quite a few disappearing industries — but what is taking their place? What came out of nowhere while people were reading their newspapers, talking on landline phones, and considering…
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15 Things to Buy (And 6 To Skip) Right After Moving
Moving into a new space is exciting, and there’s an overwhelming desire to decorate it immediately and make it entirely yours. Certainly, some things are needed right away to make life comfortable, however, not every inch of floor and wall…
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This Memorabilia From Woodstock Performers Sells for Thousands
Woodstock took place 50 years ago at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York, but baby boomers never stopped chasing its legacy. The three days of peace, love, brown acid,…
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The Real Value of $100 in Each State
A $100 bill is still worth $100, no matter where you spend it in the United States. It’s only the buying power of that $100 that changes. As the Bureau…
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The Cheapest Gas Prices in Every State – Cash Price for Regular
Gas prices have been trending down for a few weeks and are predicted to continue for a few more, albeit at a slower rate now that the Trump administration has…
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada’s Favorite Department Store
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company has been making headlines as its executive chairman leads a bid to take the company private. HBC, which dates back to the 1670s, is facing…
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18 Prescription Drugs That Cost More Than a Car
Prescription drugs cost patients plenty, but the most expensive among them can be as much per year as a car (an average of $30,000 a year for older adults using…
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45 Freebies You Should Take Advantage Of
Freebies are everywhere. Restaurants will hurl free food at you for your birthday. Retailers will unload free samples on you just for your loyalty. Yet there are myriad everyday freebies…
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Can Employment Agencies Actually Help New Grads Land a Job?
Landing a job after graduating from college can be daunting regardless of your major or how cheap your location might be. College doesn’t necessarily prepare students to write a professional…
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How Finding a Job Has Changed in the Past 50 Years
The rise of the Internet and professional networking sites such as LinkedIn have had a profound impact on the job search process, as have a variety of leaps in modern…
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How Moving Can Actually Make You Money
Moving sales are great for bargain hunters, typically not so much for people holding the sale, who might be less interested in profit than in cutting down on how much…
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17 Things to Look for When Hunting for a Home Online
An explosion of real-estate websites has made it easier than ever to shop for a new home without ever leaving yours. Still, while having so much information at your fingertips…
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24 Tips and Tricks to Save You Money on Car Rental
Renting a car should be a simple walk-in, drive-out transaction, but it doesn’t always work that way. Not only does it take legwork to find the best price on a…
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16 Ways to Save Money at the Movies
Cinema chains do a land-office business in the summer, when audiences seek an escape from the heat and the humdrum of daily life. But even this hideaway isn’t the cheap…
