Money
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16 Home Repairs You Need To Make Now
Maybe you’ve noticed a warped floor, standing water in the yard, or mold on the walls. Don’t just grab some cleaning tools and hope a good scrub or clean will solve your problems. These signs of a bigger issue shouldn’t…
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Costco Strikes It Big Again: Platinum Bars Hit Shelves After Gold’s Wild Success
Come for the hot dogs, leave with precious metals: Costco just introduced 1-ounce platinum bars following the massive success of its gold bars. With platinum prices up about 15% in the past year, smart shoppers are snagging these bars as…
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12 Reasons Why Every Retiree Should Have a Medicare Agent
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for Americans 65 or older, and more than 66 million people use it for their health care. It can be a life-saver — literally — but just like health insurance for younger people,…
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Almost 10 MILLION Pounds of Meat Recalled Due to Listeria
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. BrucePac,…
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15 Money Mistakes Popular Sit-Coms Taught Us to Avoid
Sitcoms are designed to help us escape our troubles and everyday lives. But sometimes you can learn a thing or two, even while you’re laughing. That’s why we compiled the top money mistakes from some of the most popular shows.…
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Made in USA? Buyers of Chinese-Made Pyrex May Get Refund
Pyrex is in a lot of hot water — pun intended. Instant Brands, the maker of heat-safe Pyrex glass cookware and measuring cups, misrepresented where one of its products was manufactured, and now the Federal Trade Commission is refunding customers…
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10 Reasons You Should Reconsider Donating to Goodwill
Donating to Goodwill is easy — but you may want to reconsider. Questionable business practices at this national thrift store make giving things away less appealing once you do some…
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Target Implements Stricter Return Policy Amid Rising Abuse Concerns
Target’s had enough of being the bullseye for return scammers, and it’s making that crystal clear with a new policy update. The retailer just tweaked its return policy to spell…
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24 Biggest Ways People Waste Money, According to Financial Experts
No one is perfect when it comes to saving money, but some of us really need to be better. If you have credit card debt and loans you can’t shake,…
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Costco Shoppers Could See Shortages as Strike Shuts Down Ports
As of Oct. 1, dockworkers at major East and Gulf Coast ports have officially gone on strike. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing around 85,000 workers, failed to reach an…
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The Surprising First Jobs of 17 U.S. Presidents
To become commander-in-chief, one might think you need to be highly educated with plenty of political experience. And while that’s often true, not all American presidents went straight from diapers…
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Looming Shortages of Chocolate, Alcohol, Bananas and More if Dockworkers Strike Tomorrow
East Coast ports could shut down if roughly 45,000 dockworkers go through with plans for a strike, delaying the delivery of goods to retailers and potentially resulting in higher prices…
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Big Lots Bankruptcy: Retailer to Shutter Dozens More Stores Across 25 States
Earlier this year, the discount retail chain Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, announcing it would be closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Today, that store closure count climbs higher. The company now…
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FDA Alert: Dog Food Recall Over Salmonella, Listeria Fears — What Owners Must Do Now
Before you feed your dogs, check to be sure they’re not eating something that could potentially make them ill. The FDA has tested samples of Answers Pet Food and Darwin’s Natural…
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Scientists Urgently Warn: Stop Drinking Bottled Water
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water…
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes to Ever Hit the U.S.
When September rolls around, the hurricanes start showing up. And while few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in…
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11 Presidents Who Came From Humble Beginnings
It takes a lot of money to run for president and win, and indeed some people who have tried to reach the land’s highest office have come from wealthy backgrounds.…
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32 People With Side Hustles Earning Over $100K
Side hustles imply a little extra spending money, but it doesn’t have to be a small amount. These savvy entrepreneurs have found side hustles that bring in full-time income, sometimes…
