Money
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The 20 Cheapest Grocery Stores in the U.S., According to Consumers
Have you noticed that prices continue to climb at the grocery store? That’s because inflation for food at home (aka groceries) remains high at 3.6% year-over-year. Prices are so elevated that more consumers are shopping at multiple retailers to find…
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Top 21 Most Expensive Bottles of Alcohol Ever Sold
Rich people do all kinds of strange things with their money. Be it throwing lavish parties, collecting things, or getting into some “Squid Game” stuff, they’ve got a lot of room to spend. Alcohol is, of course, one of the…
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How to Prepare for Working Past Retirement
Setting aside enough money for retirement is not easy. If current events are affecting your retirement savings or you were behind to begin with, you may need to work longer, possibly well into retirement years. It’s a reality faced by…
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22 Underrated Places to Retire in the U.S.
As retirement nears, many people make lists of possible places to spend their golden years. Some even look outside the country to take advantage of the currency exchange and other benefits, although that presents challenges. These U.S. locales have gotten…
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Tallest, Fastest, and Wildest Theme Park Record Breakers
The Top Thrill Dragster, one of Cedar Point’s most impressive coasters, has officially been shut down after a year-long hiatus because of a serious injury caused by a flying part in 2021. But adrenaline junkies need not despair. There are…
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OK, Boomer: 7 Outdated Money-Saving Tips That You Should Ignore
As technology evolves, the way we live, work, and spend money has changed dramatically; what used to be considered practical may no longer be effective in today’s world. Some outdated frugal tips such as paying for cable TV or always…
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9 Everyday Items You Should Never Skimp On, According to Redditors
Sometimes pinching pennies can get in the way of your saving goals — or just make your life a lot harder. A pair of hiking boots that you plan on wearing…
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Inflation Busters: 5 Bang-For-Your-Buck Ways to Spend $100 at Costco
At a store like Trader Joe’s, $100 might seem like a decent chunk of change. But at Costco, where one recent survey found that the average shopper spends $100 per…
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13 Times You’ll Really Regret Being Cheap
All of us like to save money, but when does being cheap cost you in the long run? Things you use and rely on every day probably aren’t the place…
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27 Strangest American Conspiracy Theories
In the 1950s, the U.S. government conspired with the tobacco industry to conceal the connection between smoking and cancer from the American public. The CIA and other organizations conspired to…
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10 Best Ways To Spend $20 at Trader Joe’s — From Scandinavian Swimmers to Peanut Butter Cups
If you had just $20 to spend at Trader Joe’s (chump change these days, we know), what would you get? It’s a fun thought experiment, if only because it reveals…
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Vintage Ikea Furniture Pieces That Resell for Serious Money
Ikea — with its flat-packed boxes, hex wrenches, and first-apartment furniture that seldom made it to the next place in the same condition — wasn’t always the brand of choice…
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15 Affordable Fall Getaways for Empty Nesters
Waving goodbye to children leaving home can be highly emotional for parents. As difficult as it can be to get used to an empty nest, parents can look forward to…
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Most Annoying Issues Boomers Encounter When Looking for Work
Job hunting can be an ordeal no matter what your age. If you’re past 50, however, additional obstacles and annoying issues may lie in your career path — not the…
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24 Job-Hunting Tips for Workers Over 50
Searching for a job after 50 can be daunting, particularly if you’re looking for the first time in years — even decades. But older job seekers who want to stay…
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20 Crazy-Expensive Cars Destroyed by Hollywood
There’s nothing quite like a car chase to get your heart racing at the movies, especially when it ends with a spectacular crash or explosion. From silent-era comedies to modern…
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Celebrity Marriages That Have Stood the Test of Time
Actor Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl Berkoff recently celebrated more than three decades of marriage, an achievement that’s proven unattainable for many couples, regardless of their ties to Hollywood.…
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Secrets of People Who Lived Past 100
Living to 100 or more may be a matter of genes or luck, but those who’ve achieved the milestone have their own secrets to a long life.
