Money

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    The Stock Market’s Most Dramatic Drops

    The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether that’s something like the housing market tanking or a vicious…

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    These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper

    If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily necessities seem to be higher every week. But there are…

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    If You Have These Problems With Your Home, You Must Live in the …

    A home is a collection of repairs that have yet to be made. Some things, like leaky faucets and blown fuses, are universal. Other common homeowner headaches tend to be regional plagues — though some of those threats — most…

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    So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home

    It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house. (The term “snowbird” has been used to describe some version…

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    The Craziest Marketing Stunts of All Time

    There’s a long history of companies pulling crazy marketing stunts to get attention from consumers. Here are some of the best.

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    Wastes of Money Sold to You by Luxury Retailers

    Even a site called Cheapism isn’t immune to the appeal of the finer things in life, whether it’s a true extravagance or splurging a little on everyday items. Still, there are some head-scratching luxury goods we would never buy, even…