Money
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Think Before You Click: 8 Things You Should Never Buy Online
We all know someone (maybe it’s you) who’s constantly sprinting to the door to pick up their bubble-wrapped Amazon package. And we get it. As long as you keep the packages coming, every day feels like Christmas. But it can…
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Snag the Best Deals on Facebook Marketplace With These 9 Tips
With more than one billion active users as of 2021, Facebook Marketplace can be a super tool for finding a plethora of (sometimes free) items ranging from electronics and furniture to pet supplies and cars. The platform’s wide variety of listings…
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Low-Income Students Pay More for College While Rich Kids Pay Less, Report Says
If it seems like college bills are just getting higher and higher, you’re not wrong — but that higher price tag might be because of your family’s financial standing. According to federal data analyzed by The Hechinger Report, almost 700 universities and…
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8 Cheap and Simple Front Yard Landscaping Ideas
Neighbors have been dissing each other for their “slovenly” front yards as early as the 19th century. Back in the day, yards were an extension of one’s house, but they were also “an outward and public presentation of the dwelling’s…
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Fake Money, No-Shows, and Other Reasons Not To Use Facebook Marketplace
Here’s a shocking proclamation: Social media isn’t always what it seems. That includes using a social networking site, specifically Facebook Marketplace, for buying and selling. The internet is filled with scammers, ready to list fake items, steal from buyers and…
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Are Timeshares Worth It or a Total Scam?
For all their glossy brochures featuring tropical vistas and happy-go-lucky couples, the timeshare industry is best known for its predatory practices. Their employees will lock you in a conference room and then descend like vultures, picking away for hours until…
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How Couples With Different Money Habits Can Find Financial Harmony
Money is one of the top reasons couples fight—and it’s not hard to see why. One person might be budgeting for long-term security while the other is adding smart home…
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12 Things You Should Never Buy on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace can be a great resource for finding deals on furniture and appliances; I’ve furnished nearly my entire living room off Facebook Marketplace. It provides a platform for individuals…
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Taco Tuesday’s Greatest Threat: A Looming Tequila Shortage
If margaritas on Taco Tuesday are part of your post-Manic Monday recovery plan, you might need to find a different spirit to wash your Mexican grub down with. According to…
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10 Signs You’re Being Too Cheap While on Vacation
While setting a budget and sticking to it helps avoid financial stress and overspending (especially during times of inflation), there’s a fine line between cutting costs and allowing yourself to splurge…
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Whole Lotto Luck: These Are the Luckiest (and Unluckiest) States in America
Are you someone who flocks to your local corner store every time the Mega Millions jackpot skyrockets, even though you know the odds aren’t ever in your favor? Do you…
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How To Avoid Lifestyle Creep After a Raise, According to Redditors
With so many cheap consumer goods at our fingertips, it’s easy to get carried away after landing a new job or scoring a raise. You start eating sushi every weekend,…
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Sick of Tipping? You’re Not the Only One
Tired of seeing an option to leave a tip … pretty much everywhere? While customers were feeling generous toward service workers during the pandemic, three years on it seems purse…
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The Cost of Gas the Year You Were Born
More than a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have fallen to about $3.44 this week. Though last year’s record spike above $5 was attributed to the war, major…
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How You’re Destroying Your Credit Score Without Knowing It
Americans are on a credit card binge. The ranks of credit card holders carrying debt from month to month have grown to 49%, up from 39% a year ago while…
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Tired of Spending a Fortune on Uber and Lyft? Try These Alternative Ride-Share Services
In recent years, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way people commute and travel, providing a convenient and, at times, more affordable alternative to traditional taxis. But not…
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Shepherd’s Pot Pie Is the Cheap, Hybrid Casserole Dreams Are Made Of
Shepherd’s pie is one of my family’s favorite dinner recipes. It’s hard to go wrong with creamy mashed potatoes, ground beef, veggies, and cheese, after all. Another dinner dish that’s…
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Report: Rising Grocery Costs Translate to Rising Hunger
Inflation has been rearing its ugly head around every twist and turn, leaving consumers with nowhere to hide from its nasty snarls. From price gouging gasoline to sticker shock at…
