Money
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10 Major Mistakes People Make Starting a Small Business
The path to bringing your small business dreams into reality requires proper planning every step of the way. If it were easy to start a business without a strategy, everyone would do it. Far too many ambitious entrepreneurs quickly become…
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There Goes the Neighborhood: The Strangest Home in Every State
How’s a house shaped like a mushroom sound? What about a home with no corners, or a humble abode tucked into a cave? While it might seem like the United States is stuffed with cookie-cutter dwellings, some homes break the…
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Why You Should Never Discuss Your Salary With Coworkers
Discussing salary among colleagues used to be a major faux pas — and even though you have the right to communicate with coworkers about your wages under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or the Act), many folks are still…
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10 Pantry and Freezer Staples Worth Buying in Bulk
Supermarket sales are tempting opportunities to stock up on groceries, and warehouse clubs such as Costco sell large quantities of food for low per-unit prices. Smart shoppers who buy in bulk can set themselves up for plenty of cheap meals…
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17 Crazy Tax Deductions That Were Actually Legit
Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns — and his reported $70,000 deduction for hairstyling — once became a hot topic and got lots of people talking about what is and what isn’t a legitimate tax deduction. From trying to write off…
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51 Fun and Interesting Facts to Lighten Up Tax Time
“Fun tax facts” may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes taxes can be amusing. From a tax on beards in czarist Russia to an American astronaut who forgot to pay his taxes before heading into space, here are 51 unusual,…
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Industry Secrets That Genuinely Rocked People To Their Core
It can either be refreshing or a shock to the system when you get a behind-the-scenes look at how some industries operate. Did we want to know that numerous mid-ranked…
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10 Strange Taxes Around the World That We Don’t Have
There’s little joy in combing through paperwork and receipts to figure out how much you may (or may not) owe Uncle Sam for the year. But cheer up. You could…
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$3 Breakfast Biggie Bundles, and More Delicious Wendy’s Deals This Month
Ever since Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s in Columbus, Ohio, in 1969, the fast-food chain has grown in popularity. It’s now a worthy competitor to other big burger behemoths…
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You Won’t Believe How Much The Highest-Earning Social Media Influencers Actually Make
Gone are the days of browsing social media apps to see what your friends are up to. Now, it’s all about the influencers. Everywhere you scroll on Instagram or TikTok,…
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11 Things From the 1960s That Are Now Worth a Ton of Money
The 1960s was a vibrant and transformative decade marked by cultural, social, and technological changes. The era produced a wealth of items and collectibles that — at the time — might…
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8 BS Ways Fast-Food Chains Trick You Into Spending More Money
There seems to be no end to the greed of giant fast-food chains. Prices keep rising no matter what inflation is doing, and it’s difficult to grab a “value” meal…
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9 Infuriating Examples of Downgrades Sold as Upgrades
Companies bombard customers with opportunities to upgrade all the time. But are these added features and promos actually worth your while? Maybe you need to get the new iPhone, but…
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Single Ply Toilet Paper, NFTs, and Other Things People Won’t Even Buy on Sale
It can be a financially dangerous endeavor to stroll into a grocery store or department store without a firm and budget-conscious list. The markups on various products are truly getting…
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Airline Baggage Fees Are Rising. Here’s What You’ll Have To Pay in 2024
The cost of living is on a stubborn climb across the board, and we’re not just talking about frequented places like the grocery store or fast-food joints. Traveling is also…
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8 Financial Mistakes Parents Make When Having Their First Child
Starting a family can be an exciting, albeit expensive, endeavor — especially in these times of inflation and economic uncertainty. The rising costs of housing, education, and childcare can add significant…
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12 Times You Should Never Give Out Your Social Security Number
Your Social Security number is an all-purpose skeleton key for your personal data, but that doesn’t mean it should be. There were more than 1 million reports of identity theft through…
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If You’re Not Making Homemade Hamburger Helper Yet, You Should Be
If there’s any reliable way to stretch your family’s grocery budget and get the most out of a pound of ground beef, it’s Hamburger Helper. The product was launched in…
