Money
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11 Budgeting Mistakes That Could Cost You
Sometimes you do things that seem like they’ll save you money … only they cost you in the long run. Avoid these mistakes so that you actually can cut back on spending. Buying Cheaply Made Products That alarm clock on…
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6 Places in Your Home Where You Lose the Most Heat
When days are cold, staying warm inside sounds perfect — but heat follows the laws of thermodynamics, not your wishes. It naturally moves toward cooler areas, slipping out through hidden weak spots in your home. That means your heater is…
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6 Signs Your Finances Are in Better Shape Than the Average American
Many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2024. While money might not buy happiness, it sure does buy peace of mind. If you’re hitting certain financial…
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The Top 25 Best Cities For Budget Travelers
Looking to travel more in 2025, but feel like it’s too expensive? We’re with you on that one. There are places you can travel for cheap, though. A recent study by scuba and snorkeling site DIPNDIVE has revealed the top 25…
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The Top 10 Most Financially Irresponsible States
Sure, you’re doing a great job living a frugal lifestyle, but what about the rest of your state? Are you the lone soldier fighting the good fight, or is your community right there beside you? Social media agency Socially Powerful put…
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Southwest Airlines Is Ditching Free Checked Bags
There have been a lot of changes and shakeups with Southwest Airlines these days, and the newest one is one of the most shocking yet. For the first time in their 50+ year-run, Southwest is going to start charging for…
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Scammers Are Targeting Your Phone. Here’s What To Watch For.
Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent,…
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Red Robin Burger Chain Considers Closing 70 Locations
Red Robin is the latest restaurant chain feeling the squeeze of the economy and is making big changes to stay afloat. Here is everything you need to know: Up to…
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10 Cheap Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning up the Heat
Almost half of your electricity bill comes from running AC and heat, and when winter gets cold, it’s hard not to spend a fortune. There’s a foolproof way to stay…
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Frugal Shoppers Share Their Best $10-or-Less Purchases
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent…
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Products Your Grandparents Swore By That Are Still Worth Buying
Modern households have plenty of new items and products that didn’t exist 10 years ago, and some might not still exist 10 years from now. But other brands and products have…
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16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury
The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in…
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18 Things Boomers Need to Stop Saying to Millennials About Money
Advice is usually offered with good intentions, but times change, and it can become outdated. As a millennial, I have heard plenty of tips from baby boomers that are either…
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200 Big Lots Locations Will Stay Open Despite Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List.
UPDATE: Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week The Big Lots bankruptcy saga continues. This time, there’s good news: Approximately 200 stores will stay open…
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Stop Doing These 10 Things If You’re Trying to Save Money
We all love saving money, but let’s be honest. Some spending habits drain our wallets without us even realizing it because those “a dollar here, a dollar there” purchases tend…
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10 Reasons Why “Looking Poor” Is the Key to Wealth
It happens all too frequently — lifestyle creep and the hedonic treadmill snowball until you’re only happy with the most expensive clothing, the flashiest cars, and other outward signifiers of…
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Financial Advice You Should Be Telling Your Adult Children
Handling money as an adult is very different from saving up allowance. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably learned some financial lessons through punishing experiences, and you’ll want to pass…
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9 Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Foods at Costco
If you let your stomach dictate what you throw into your cart, buying bulk foods on a budget can be treacherous. You might come home with enough croissants to feed…
