Money
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Sweet Relief: Gas Prices Have Dropped the Most in These States
Gas prices are painful right now, but they’re finally starting to come down. Here are the states where the price decreased the most in the last week.
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The Case for Not Having a Credit Card (and Why It Works for Some People)
Do you need a credit card? Not always. Learn how to avoid debt, manage money, and build credit without relying on one.
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How U.S. Military Spending Compares to Other Countries
Wondering how much the U.S. military spends? We broke down how America’s budget compares to nine other high-spending countries.
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Retiring Within a Year? Here’s Everything You Need To Do To Get Ready
Retiring within a year? Learn which key steps to take, from Social Security timing to budgeting for a secure future.
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Brands That You Should Never Pass Up at a Thrift Store
Discover top thrift store brands worth buying for quality and resale value, from Lululemon to Le Creuset.
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10 Jobs We Took as Teenagers That Taught Us Responsibility
From being a lifeguard to delivering pizzas, these jobs we took as teenagers taught us lifelong lessons — and gave us very little money.
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How to File Your 2026 Taxes for Free, Because We’re Already Paying Enough
Looking for ways to file taxes for free? From IRS Free File to various software programs and apps, there are a number of options to explore.
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Stop Waiting for 3% Interest Rates: Why the Sticker Price Is the Real Villain for Homebuyers
Waiting for interest rates to drop is like waiting for a toxic ex to treat you right. Instead, follow this expert mortgage rate advice for homebuyers.
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50 Ways to Prepare for a Recession, According to Financial Experts
These 50 recession tips offer practical ways to cut costs, save more, and strengthen your finances so you’re ready for any economic downturn.
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Et Tu, YouTube? Another Major Platform Raises Its Subscription Prices
YouTube joins the likes of Netflix, Spotify, and Disney+, who have all been in the headlines recently for raising subscription prices.
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How to Get Your Health Insurance to Pay for a Gym Membership
Looking to save on a gym membership? Some health insurance companies have programs that can reimburse you for the cost.
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The 12 Worst Financial Tips to Give Your Adult Children
Whether it’s outdated wisdom or doesn’t apply to their current situation, avoid passing these bad financial tips to your adult children.
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Homeowners Insurance Rates Are Rising, Along With Every Other Adult Expense
Every single thing about being an adult is expensive, and a lot of things just keeping rising in cost — homeowners insurance rates included.
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More Americans Are Moving Into the Upper Middle Class. So Why Doesn’t It Feel Like It?
If you’ve felt pained at the pump or stressed in the store lately, you might not believe that the upper middle class is growing. Spoiler: It is.
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Why Now Is a Great Time to Freeze Your Credit
Modern conflicts often give way to a rise in cyberattacks. That’s why it might be a great time to freeze your credit — here’s how to do it.
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Gas Over Groceries? Consumers Are Scaling Back Grocery Spending Amid Rising Gas Prices
Amid rising gas prices that don’t seem to have a ceiling, consumers are scaling back their grocery spending to give their wallets some relief.
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Another Hit for Travelers: Delta, United, JetBlue Raised Baggage Fees
Raised baggage fees are hitting travelers as United and JetBlue up their prices, with higher fees for checked bags across major routes in 2026.
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These Photos of Abandoned American Factories Are a Depressing Reminder of Fallen Industries
Take a look at these haunting photos of abandoned American factories, revealing just how drastically fallen industries can shape our landscape.
