Money
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Celebrity Businesses That Completely Flopped
Regular folks aren’t the only ones who experiment with side gigs. Plenty of celebrities have started businesses or launched products in an effort to make their famous names even more lucrative, but as the following examples will show, they aren’t…
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10 Best and Worst States for Starting a Business
Starting your own business is exciting but terrifying. Nothing beats saying goodbye to a terrible boss, a toxic work environment, or subpar pay, but entrepreneurship isn’t all sunshine and roses. In fact, about 20% of all businesses don’t make it…
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These Stores Let You Buy Now and Pay Later
If you’ve done any online shopping lately, chances are you’ve seen something new popping up at checkout: an enticing offer to “buy now, pay later.” This slick payment option aims to eliminate the headaches associated with credit cards and other…
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YouTube TV vs. Hulu + Live TV: Which One Is Best for Your Household?
Whether you’re cutting the cable cord for the first time or you’re an experienced streamer, comparing live TV streaming services can be complicated and confusing. YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV arguably are the top two cable-replacement streaming services,…
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Don’t Delete This Important Equifax Settlement Email
Did you get an email from Equifax recently? Look closely before you delete it — it might not be a scam, but a very real offer for four years of free credit monitoring. It’s been a long time since the…
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DoorDash Is Delivering Flowers This Valentine’s Day
Did you forget the flowers this year? Don’t sweat it just yet, or rush to your local florist hoping to grab whatever is left. DoorDash is partnering with over 3,000 local and national florists to make Valentine’s Day shopping a breeze with…
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28 Hidden Costs of Taking a New Job
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person will hold 12 jobs in his or her lifetime. Starting in a new position can be exhilarating, but shifting out…
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What Really Gross, Dangerous, and Grueling Jobs Pay
Job requirements outline the education, training, and experience needed from potential employees, but there are some occupations that require a special kind of worker — not just undervalued jobs, but those…
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The Most Outrageous Mansions for Sale Across America
Maybe you’re on the hunt for your dream home if you win the lottery. Maybe you just like looking at gorgeous real estate. We went through the nation’s listings to…
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Is That Amazon ‘Deal’ a Bargain? These Price Trackers Help You Pay the Lowest Price
Want to save more of your hard-earned cash when you shop online? Don’t have time to search through hundreds of sites to find the best deal? Well, you’re in luck.…
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Early Retirement Secrets and Strategies You Need to Know
The FIRE movement has plenty of fans, particularly among younger Americans. For those not yet familiar with the term, it means Financial Independence, Retire Early, and there are countless stories…
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Fixer-Uppers Under $100,000 Just Begging to Be Pretty Again
With the record-breaking housing market making it a challenge to buy a move-in-ready home, it might be time to consider an alternative. These fixer-uppers are all priced under $100,000, and…
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Affordable Suburbs That Feel Like Cities
One of the many changes brought about by the pandemic has been the uptick in people moving to the suburbs. This has a great deal to do with the fact…
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20 Ways People Waste Money on Pets
Pets are much-loved members of many families. They’re also big business. The American Pet Products Association estimates that pet owners spend nearly $60 billion a year on their furry friends.…
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Cozy Craftsman Homes for Sale Across America
When it’s cold outside, our historic dream house looks a little less like a fussy, ornate Victorian and a little more like a low-slung Craftsman where we can sit in…
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The Most Notorious Corporate Scammers in U.S. History
The recent conviction of Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes, once the wunderkind of Silicon Valley, underscores a grand tradition in U.S. corporate history: the mega scam. Ever since Charles Ponzi swindled millions…
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These Companies Are Worth $1 Trillion
The idea of a $1 trillion public company was a pipe dream once, but market growth has allowed an exclusive club of trillion-with-a-T members to form. While it still includes…
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People Are Packing Up and Leaving These 10 States
As the upheaval created by the pandemic continued in 2021, where were Americans moving? An annual migration trends report from U-Haul, based on data compiled from more than 2 million…
