Money
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Well-Paying Jobs That Require a Year or Less of Training or School
Whether you’re reevaluating your career because of the pandemic or looking to redirect for an entirely different reason, making that transition is no easy feat. Career changes often require extensive education and training, a significant time investment, and a pay…
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Costco Dropping Special Shopping Hours for Seniors
If you’ve been taking advantage of pandemic-related special operating hours at Costco, your days of nearly empty stores and short lines are coming to an end. Related: 17 Insider Secrets for Saving Time and Money at Costco Costco has announced that…
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53 Clothing Brands That Are Still Made in America
Everyone wants to support their home team. In a 2019 survey, more than 6 in 10 respondents said they preferred to buy products made in America. While the increased globalization of manufacturing makes truly American-made products ever-harder to find, some…
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Heading Back to the Office? Be Prepared for ‘Lunchflation’
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and that’s never been as painfully true as it is now. Prices for midday meals like sandwiches and salads have outpaced price increases on most other foods since the start of the…
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Free At-Home COVID Tests Finally Available to Medicare Recipients
Millions of seniors on Medicare are now able to pick up free COVID tests at more than a dozen retail pharmacies. It’s a significant milestone because Medicare recipients were originally left out of the Biden administration’s mandate requiring private insurers cover…
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25 Celebs Whose First Job Was Worse Than Yours
It wasn’t always champagne and caviar for the celebs we see traveling to Cannes by private jet. While it’s impossible to say all celebrities are just like the rest of us (we’re looking at you, Gwyneth Paltrow), at least some…
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45 Great Jobs for Retirees
After the pandemic stirred a wave of early retirements, many folks are deciding that maybe retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The proportion of retirees heading back into the…
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Massive Homes Across America Listed for Less Than $100k
Real estate prices have skyrocketed in much of the country, with many would-be sellers staying put because of the pandemic. While it’s true that your dollar will buy less and…
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TurboTax Gets Sued for ‘Free’ Tax Filing Promises
It turns out those TurboTax ads promising “free free free free free” tax filing aren’t just annoying — they may also be intentionally misleading, according to the Federal Trade Commission. …
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Getting Spam Texts From Your Own Number? Join the Club
If you’ve been getting spam texts from what appears to be your very own cell number recently, you’re not alone. Related: How to Recognize IRS Fraud, Vaccine Cons, and Other Big…
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Applebee’s Distances Itself From Memo Advocating Lower Wages
Think twice before you type. It’s advice an Applebee’s executive probably wishes he’d followed now that a controversial memo has been leaked online. Wayne Pankratz, an executive with Apple Central, a…
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Historic Homes for Sale That Are Older Than America
Most of us have to crack a history book or visit a historic landmark to remind ourselves of America’s beginnings, but for a small group of folks, it’s as easy…
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What You Need to Know About Retiring in 2022
This year has an ongoing global pandemic, a war in Ukraine, and skyrocketing inflation. According to Fidelity’s State of Retirement Planning Study, 1 in 4 Americans say they are now…
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Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required, because of their “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” policy. The exceptions generally apply to alcohol and, in…
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Best and Worst Cities for Renting a Home
There are plenty of reasons you might rent rather than buy a home, including moving for better job prospects or taking your work remote. Before you pack your things, though,…
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Chicago Gas Giveaway Causes Major Traffic Headaches
A Chicago businessman is digging deep into his pockets to help relieve residents’ pain at the pump, but his gesture has been a controversial one — and as local news reports…
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Shoppers Threaten to Boycott ‘Woke’ Home Depot
In yet another Twitter dust-up, Home Depot is being lambasted for being overly “woke,” and some customers are even threatening to boycott the chain. Related: The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All…
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Airbnb Cracks Down on Ukrainian Bookings
When people began booking Airbnb rentals in Ukraine to get money into the hands of the embattled country’s citizens, it seemed like a good idea — even to Airbnb, which…
