Money
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Don’t Buy These Things at the Dollar Store or You’ll Regret It
We all try to save money where we can, and shopping at dollar-store chains seems like an appealing way to achieve that goal, especially as record inflation hits our wallets. Some of the products on their shelves are a waste…
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These Are the Items People Will Fight You For at a Garage Sale
When yard sale season hits, you know it’s time to start fighting crowds for cheap crap. Just kidding; you can legit find some fantastic deals at garage sales. Whether you’re wondering what types of items you should hone in on…
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Get Your Forever Stamps Pronto! Postage Rates Likely to Go Up This Summer
Ready to pay more to mail a letter? The USPS is hoping so, as it has announced plans to hike the rate for sending a letter to 66 cents. The 5.4% increase will span all first-class mail products — and…
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Planning on Planting? Check Out These Cheap, Year-Round DIY Greenhouse Ideas
Given that greenhouses can cost as much as $25,000, only the wealthiest cold-climate gardeners can afford to keep their plants happy year-round. Unless, that is, you build the greenhouse yourself. Thanks to the wealth of information online, we’ve found several…
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Inflation Is Cooling. Why Is Everything Still So Damn Expensive?
Optimism about the latest inflation data is everywhere: “US inflation fell in March for the ninth month in a row“; “Stocks are rising as inflation cools in March“; “Inflation data eases rate-hike worries.” But what these Wall Street-focused articles fail…
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Screw Retail Therapy! I Tried These Reddit-Approved Ideas To Avoid Clicking the Buy Button
You’ve been guilty of it, too: online shopping as a form of entertainment. The thrill of the click can be addictive, and Amazon is especially easy to get lost in, one little item at a time. I’ve been known to…
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Retiring Early? Here’s Why You Should Think Twice
Millions retired early during the pandemic. Experts warn that retiring too soon can affect finances, health, and long-term happiness.
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Looking for a Job with Perks? 21 Companies Offering Impressive Signing Bonuses
This year has been rife with economic uncertainty and while some predict a recession is headed our way, it’s no question that there are still companies battling for the top…
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The Healthiest Dog Breeds (Or Why You Shouldn’t Get a French Bulldog Unless You’re Flush With Cash)
French Bulldogs have officially become themost popular dog breed in America. In fact, they’re so hot right now that they’re a target for theft, and sell for thousands of dollars…
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Public Phone Charging Stations, According to the FBI
Despite the popularity of public phone and device charging stations at airports, festivals, hotels, and malls, the FBI is warning people to stop using them to avoid becoming victims of…
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‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Hawaiian Shirts’: Trader Joe’s Gives Away Free Groceries When Fridges Break
Some lucky Trader Joe’s customers had the shopping spree experience of their lives last weekend, and we’re totally jealous. According to multiple TikTok videos posted last weekend, a TJ’s location…
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Gen Z Loves Cash Stuffing — Here’s Why You Should, Too
With prices for goods and services on the rise, it’s become increasingly difficult for individuals and families to make ends meet, let alone try and save money each month. This…
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Waste Management: Save Money by Cutting Food Waste With These 25 Tips
Grocery stores have their methods to keep food fresh, but are you as thrifty? Food waste is estimated to be 219 pounds for each person. Joel Gamoran, a food waste…
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We Regret To Inform You That You Should’ve Bought These 10 Things on Sale
Coupon codes, online sales, retailer competition — there’s no reason to pay full price on almost everything these days. Even the proliferation of thrift stores and consignment shops proves that…
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Bidets, Cannabis, and AAA: 10 Purchases That Are Worth Every Cent, According to Consumers
With a healthy marketing budget, it seems like companies can sell anything these days. Take Dawn’s “Powerwash Spray.” As far as I can tell, the Procter & Gamble-owned company repackaged…
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Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: What’s the Difference? (and Why Your Wallet Wants You To Shop at Both)
Garage sales and estate sales are two popular ways to get rid of unwanted items, find bargain deals, and make some extra cash in the process. While they may seem…
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7 Proven Garage Sale Pricing Tips
There are few things in life as satisfying as a garage sale. By the end of it, you’ll have purged your closets, decluttered your storage, and earned a sizable cash…
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Stick It to the Man: How To Dispute a Credit Report Error (and Win!)
Do your shoulders tense up every time Credit Karma sends you an email urging you to check your credit score? You’re not alone. As much as you may dread having…
