Money
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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 have long-lasting impacts, including falling prey to scams, particularly if much…
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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 a sense of disappointment when you finally see your paycheck…
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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 department store just revealed that it’s closing even more locations…
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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 — talent. It hasn’t always been this way. For many…
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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 people buying flowers for their loved ones, there’s bound to…
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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 on. You’ve got several options that can help you reduce…
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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…
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27 Signs You’re Too Frugal
No one wants to end up short on funds in their golden years and be forced to scrimp and save, but sometimes being frugal errs on the side of being…
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11 Once-Essential Job Skills That Are Now Obsolete
The workforce is always evolving, and it’s nothing new. Just like there is no longer a demand for human alarms or rat catchers — which once was a thing —…
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CVS Will Allow Customers to Unlock Those Anti-Theft Product Cases, But There’s a Catch
If you ever shop at pharmacies, you’ve definitely run into shelves that are more like lockboxes. Stores install locking systems like these to deter theft of high-priced items like razors…
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Vegetarian? Gluten-Free? Here’s How Much Your Diet Affects Your Grocery Prices
If you’ve ever thought about changing your eating habits, there’s more than just the practice of eating differently to keep in mind. To shop on a certain type of diet…
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Ford Recalls More Than 272K Vehicles For Potential Battery Failure
Ford is in trouble, having issued a recall for 272,827 vehicles due to some serious battery problems. This comes just after Ford paid $165 million in federal penalties for delays in recalls. What…
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The 12 Worst Financial Tips to Give Your Adult Children
Giving your kids life advice is a basic requirement of being a parent. You have to teach them how to drive, do laundry, and cook basic meals. However, before you…
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Vornado Recalls Space Heater Over Shock and Fire Concerns
Thousands Vornado space heaters sold online have been recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, thanks to possible risk for electric shock and fire. Read on to find…
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The Coldest and Warmest Cities in Each State
If you’re looking for a warm getaway this winter, chances are you might first look to Florida or Texas. But the U.S. is a big place, and there’s a lot…
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The Cost of a Big Mac the Decade You Were Born
Since its creation in 1967, the Big Mac has been synonymous with McDonald’s menu. The double patties, special sauce, and sesame seed bun are famous at this point. But as…
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Costco’s Unionized Workers Vote in Favor of Nationwide Strike on February 1
Costco workers are ready to go on strike. Last week, Costco employees affiliated with the Teamsters voted overwhelmingly to walk out on the job if the company fails to come…
