Money
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In a New York State of Mind? Billy Joel’s House Is for Sale — for Only $49 Million
Billy Joel has put his 26-acre plot (and the five-bedroom main house, three-bedroom guest house, and four-bedroom gate house on it) on the market. It’s a lot of bedrooms, but the price tag is nothing to sneeze at, either —…
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Taco Bell Is Battling a Rival Chain to Liberate ‘Taco Tuesday’ — and We’re Here for the Fireworks
You’ve got to hand it to Taco John’s for getting the jump on a much bigger chain — Taco Bell. It seems Taco John’s, which has a paltry 400 or so locations in just 23 states, realized early on that…
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Disaster on Wheels: These 10 Cars Could Make You Go Broke
Few things will make you hemorrhage cash faster than a car that’s always in the shop. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, with even the most reliable manufacturers suffering from their share of catastrophic engine failures. But as a savvy consumer, your best…
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Printers, Waterpiks, and Other Products That Frugal Redditors Regret Buying
It’s easier than ever to buy and sell useless junk. Without thinking about it, you’ll see an advertisement for some gimicky kitchen gadget, tap “Buy Now,” and have a banana slicer on your doorstep by the end of the day.…
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Watch Out for These 5 Shady Cash App Scams Designed To Steal Your Money
Ever get random Cash App payments sent to you without knowing why? Confused as to why somebody is selling an animal for cheap but only taking payment on Cash App? Chances are, it might be one of many common Cash…
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Is Being a Digital Nomad All It’s Cut Out to Be?
Being a digital nomad might seem like a dream come true: working from exotic locations, setting your own schedule, and living life on your own terms. But because life is not always rainbows and butterflies, even the most idyllic lifestyle…
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Study: Coffee Breaks Waste Time. Our Response? Shut Up and Stop Killing Our Joy
First we were shamed into tipping at self-checkout machines. Now it appears that we’re being shamed for our coffee habits, too. According to a survey of 2,000 workers conducted by OnePoll…
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This Week in Ridiculously Expensive Homes: An Unbelievable $200 Million Caribbean Estate
If you have the money, you can live in a sprawling mansion surrounded by celebrity neighbors, the Atlantic Ocean, and some really questionable style choices. Oh, who are we kidding?…
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Want to Save Thousands? Don’t Buy a New Car Without Checking Markups.org First
The price of new cars dropped for the first time in months this April, a sign that inflation is slowing. But dealerships continue to sell cars above the manufacturer’s suggested…
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‘Emotionally Blackmailed’: Oh Great, Now We’re Being Asked To Tip at Self-Checkout Machines
If you’re anything like me, you usually have an internal argument when picking up takeout or having someone take your order at a fast-casual place like Panera. If I tip…
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From Taking Cold Showers to Ditching OnlyFans, This Is How People Are Saving Money on Utility Bills
Rising utility bills are stressing Americans out, and rightfully so. In fact, the cost of electricity went up 15% last year. People are feeling it — 77% of more than 1,000…
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$11 For a Crunchwrap? This Has to Be the Most Expensive Taco Bell in the Country
Mexican pizzas for $10, $6 bean burritos, and $4 regular old crunchy tacos. What the heck is going on at this Taco Bell in Seattle?! Those outrageous menu prices have…
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Copying Your Car Key Doesn’t Have To Cost a Fortune. Here’s How To Do It for Cheap
Have you ever experienced that heart-stopping panic when you realize you’ve misplaced your car keys? Or worse yet, lost them and had to spend an arm and a leg to…
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Redditors Think Your Next Car Should Be a Mazda — Here’s Why
Mazda was the 12th-ranked carmaker in America last year, lagging far behind competitors Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai-Kia in sales. But on Reddit’s r/WhatCarShouldIBuy forum, Mazda is No. 1 — the…
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‘$100K Is the New $50K’: Here’s Why Some People Say They Still Feel Poor Despite Making More Money
In today’s world of rising inflation, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves scratching our heads and wondering how — despite earning more — we still struggle to make ends meet. …
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Eat at Chipotle for $5 or Less With This Clever Hack
With fast food prices on the rise, it’s rare that you can find a meal for under $15 these days. But frugal Redditors say they’ve found a way to eat at Chipotle…
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Throwing Away Your Fast Food Receipt? You Might Be Tossing Out Free Food, Too
Receipts are annoying: They pile up on the floor of your of your car and they get wadded up in the bottom of your purse or pocket. But you should…
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The Bait-and-Switch Con is Still Alive and Well on Amazon — Here’s How Not to Fall Prey
While most people turn to Amazon for fast delivery and a mind-boggling selection of pretty much everything, that doesn’t mean Amazon always delivers. A recent unpleasant trend has emerged in…
