Money
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When to Shop Tax-Free in 12 States
Summer vacation may still be in full swing, but for residents of states offering tax-free shopping days, it pays to get into a back-to-school state of mind. Shopping during designated tax-free days can save on select clothing, school supplies, and…
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30 Things You Can Share to Save Money
From Airbnb to Uber, the “sharing economy” is a hot topic. Although much of the attention is on networks of strangers renting residences and rides, there’s more than one way to save money by sharing goods and services. Consumers can tap…
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How to Get Paid to Shop
Headed to your favorite store? You could be using your phone to earn cash back on the stuff you buy. Some apps reward you simply for walking into a store and buying certain products while others act like digital coupon…
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25 Must-Have Dorm Room Items
Back-to-school shopping is almost in full swing again, but for new high-school grads ready to head off to college, things like laptops and dorm room supplies take priority over notebooks and pencils. Gearing up for college can get expensive, but…
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25 Things to Buy at Target for Back to School
Ready for back-to-school madness? Even if you’re not, big-box retailers such as Target are. Like arch rival Walmart, Target will be saving some of its best prices on basics such as paper and notebooks for in-store shoppers, but online shoppers…
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Top 25 Companies Offering Part-Time Work-From-Home Jobs
More people than ever are working from home — and they’re also choosing part-time positions. “More people are working remotely than ever before — 3.9 million U.S. employees work from home at least half of the time, up from 1.8…
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12 Ways to Ship Anything For Less
Shipping can be expensive, and sometimes it’s hard to know which option is best. In addition to the major shipping services — the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx — there are…
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Moving Soon? 22 Ways to Save Money and Reduce Stress
There are few things in life more stressful and fraught with potential nightmares than moving. As the amount of stuff that must be packed and hauled expands, so do the…
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25 Most Expensive Beachfront Properties
Right around the time of year the sun starts sticking around longer and the temperatures creep upward, a house by the beach starts to sound mighty nice. Though with far…
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Eat Seasonal and Save: When to Buy Fresh Produce Year-Round
Consumers who buy produce during its growing season get the freshest ingredients, best flavor, most nutrition, and lowest prices. Supporting local farmers also helps nurture a healthy agricultural community nationwide.…
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30 Cities Where Today’s College Grads Can Actually Make a Living
The economy is better for graduating college students than it’s been in years, but that isn’t saying much. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their unemployment rate is 7.1…
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What You’ll Pay for a Square Foot of Real Estate Across the Country
It’s no secret that location is everything in real estate. But when you look at home prices in the vast metropolitan regions that surround America’s cities, it becomes strikingly clear…
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How Higher Fuel Prices Are Shaking Up Air Travel This Summer
If you’ve been waiting for a deal on airline tickets this summer, you may be out of luck. Jet fuel is one of airlines’ biggest expenses, and prices are up…
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The Biggest Jackpot Awarded by Every State Lottery
Lotteries rake in huge amounts of money for state and local governments, and occasionally let someone else strike it rich as well. Granted, the federal government takes 39.6 percent of…
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The Best New Ways to Make Money Part-Time, Ranked
The gig economy continues to proliferate, providing countless part-time jobs for those seeking to supplement their income. But is it working? A 2017 Pew Research Center study found that nearly…
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10 Great Summer Jobs for Teens
A summer job is a good opportunity to learn important life skills and make some spending money. Up to 60 percent of teens had summer jobs in the 1950s through…
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25 Ways to Be More Mindful at Work
Being mindful at work is more than just keeping your head down and getting the job done, it’s about cultivating a healthy and efficient workspace, physically and mentally, that allows…
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30 Electronics and Accessories That Are a Complete Waste of Money
The world of electronics and their accessories is a wild, untamed web of tech company stores, electronics retailers, discount stores, online retailers, convenience stores, and airport vending machines. There are…
