Money
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Is AliExpress Legit? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Some have grown so comfortable with online shopping that they’re casting their eyes abroad to order for less. One of their main destinations: AliExpress, where U.S. customers can buy directly from Chinese manufacturers. Curious how it works? Here’s a primer…
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How To Save Money on Flights Using Google’s Price Guarantee Program
Known for its user-friendly interface and extensive search options, Google Flights is one of the most popular platforms for searching and booking plane tickets. Users can search for flights based on specific airlines, departure times, and even airports in the surrounding area…
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Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression and World War II, says Jeanette Pavini, author of “The Joy…
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Jackie Kennedy’s Former D.C. Digs Are for Sale — and the Price Tag Is Presidential
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis certainly left her mark on the White House. Now the Georgetown mansion where she lived after leaving the presidential home has hit the market for a colossal $26.5 million. It’s an eye-popping price even…
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Credit Card Debt Has Risen to Record Levels — Here’s How to Get Out of It
Inflation is hitting many Americans hard — and they’re increasingly turning to credit cards to deal with it. The average credit card debt per household was $9,990 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up nearly 10% from 2021, according to…
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What Is Kindle Unlimited — and Is It Worth the Cost?
Kindle Unlimited isn’t quite unlimited, but it does offer avid readers access to a large catalog of audiobooks, magazines, and over 3 million e-books. But is it worth $9.99 a month? We considered the alternatives, did the math, and consulted…
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Millions of Calico Critters Toys Recalled After 2 Child Choking Deaths
Epoch Everlasting Play, the maker of Calico Critters toys, has issued a recall of 3.2 million stuffed toy sets because they present a choking hazard to children. Since 2015, two…
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I Tried the Bizarre ‘Shower Orange’ Trend – Here’s What Happened
To regular viewers of TikTok, it may seem there’s a hack for anything life throws at you — from cooking tips to cleaning trends, the video-sharing site offers plenty of…
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Getting Hitched? Here’s Where To Find Cheap Plus-Size Wedding Dresses
Tying the knot is one of life’s greatest joys, and everything from the venue to your wedding dress should be perfect — even if you’re having a micro-wedding. If you’re on…
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Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain…
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Who Needs a House? Now You Can See the World on a Cruise Ship for $30K a Year
If you feel the need for a break from the humdrum of everyday life and yearn to travel, your moment may have arrived: A cruise line is offering adventurers a…
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Are Extended Warranties Worth It? Frugal Redditors Say No
Buying an extended warranty seems reasonable, even fiscally responsible. Who wouldn’t want to know that their expensive car or gadget is protected against freak accidents and random failures? But savvy…
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7 Things You Should Never Buy Used, According to Redditors
Whether you’re a penny-pinching miser, die-hard environmentalist, or staunch anti-consumerists, there are plenty of reasons to buy used. But sometimes buying someone’s hand-me-downs is even more expensive in the long…
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Reese’s Vegan Peanut Butter Cups Are Hitting Store Shelves
Vegans who miss the classic Reese’s peanut butter cup, which is made with dairy products, have reason to celebrate. The Hershey Co. has begun making plant-based Reese’s peanut butter cups…
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Beware the TikTok ‘Deinfluencer’ Who’s Still Shilling Stuff
A new trend on TikTok seems like a great step toward decommercializing social media, but in perhaps the least surprising move ever, it’s been co-opted by people trying to sell…
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30 Ways Your Employer Could Be Cheating You
Ideally, an employee does a job and an employer pays them for their work. But employers frequently want more of a worker’s time for the same amount of money or…
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How To Earn Free Stuff Through Microsoft Rewards
Unless you’re a Bill Gates superfan, it’s probably been a while since you fired up Microsoft Edge, Bing, or any of the company’s lesser-known products. But the Washington-based tech giant…
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Why You Can Soon Have More Faith in ‘Made in the USA’ Meat Labels
“Made in the USA” labels on meat products will soon become clearer for consumers looking to put foods produced in the U.S. in their grocery carts under a proposed rule…
