Money
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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 success. It’s easy to justify these flashy items when you…
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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 that hard-won wisdom on to your kids so they can…
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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 a French army, a couple of pounds of mac and…
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13 Signs You’re Doing Better Financially Than You Think
The media can sometimes make you feel like you are not doing so great in the finance department. However, did you know that if you have more than $8,000 in your savings, you are saving more than the average American?…
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Joann Fabrics Now Closing All Remaining Stores and Going Out of Business
Crafters and sewers are not going to like this news: Joann is going out of business and closing all remaining locations. The news comes after the arts and crafts store filed for bankruptcy a second time just last month, and…
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Never Make These Home Maintenance Mistakes
For many, homeownership is the fulfillment of a dream, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be a serious pain in the you-know-what. Even though it can save you money in the long run, keeping up with home maintenance can…
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Costco’s Kirkland Products Are Actually Made By These Famous Companies
If you don’t know Kirkland Signature, Costco’s white label house brand, you should if you want quality at a discount. Just about everything Kirkland sells is a home run, and…
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35 Vintage Toys That Are Worth an Astonishing Amount of Money Today
When’s the last time you took a look in the back of your closet? If you’ve got any childhood games or toys stuffed back there, you might be able to…
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15 Important Life Skills Everyone Should Master Before Turning 40
The proverbial clock is always ticking, and life has a way of creeping up on you. As we launch farther and farther into the future, it’s important to have a…
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Big Financial Mistakes You Should Never Make After Losing a Spouse
The days and weeks after the loss of a spouse can be overwhelming, filled with grief, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s also a time when it’s easy to make mistakes that…
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The Best (and Worst) States for Income Tax
For most people, getting their first paycheck is a watershed moment. It represents your first foray into adulthood, even if you’re still a teenager. And most of the time, there’s…
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JCPenney Is Closing Even More Stores. Is Your State Affected?
Another day, another store announces that it’s closing more locations. Earlier this week, Joann Fabrics announced that it’s closing a whopping 500 locations, but now it’s JCPenney’s turn. The nationwide…
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Jobs That Have Disappeared From American Life
If you’re in the market for a job, the news is pretty promising: Workers are in astronomical demand, and wages are rising in an effort to attract — and keep…
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Before You Order Valentine’s Day Flowers, Consider These 8 Mistakes
Valentine’s Day is the busiest holiday for florists. Thirty percent of a shop’s annual transactions are made during the holiday, according to the Society of American Florists. With so many…
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Owe the IRS? 8 Smart Strategies to Pay Off Tax Debt
If you groan every time tax season rolls around, you’re likely not expecting a refund. If you’ve got a tax bill due and no clue how to pay it, read…
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15 Cities Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last 15 Years
A sad truth is that we live in a nation where homes are considered unaffordable in 99% of the country. There is no city immune to the shocking increase in…
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These States Are the Best at Teaching Personal Finance to Students
With just 15% of Americans enrolled in defined benefit plans run by their employers, it’s necessary for Americans to get better educated on personal finance. All states promote financial literacy,…
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17 Easy DIY Projects That Save Real Money
It’s no secret that it’s always easier to “just call somebody,” but for many home maintenance issues, it may be cheaper to do it yourself. While there are certainly some…
