Money
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Southwest Airlines Is Ditching Free Checked Bags
There have been a lot of changes and shakeups with Southwest Airlines these days, and the newest one is one of the most shocking yet. For the first time in their 50+ year-run, Southwest is going to start charging for…
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The 7 Things That Use the Most Water in Your House
You may spend most of your time thinking about how to save on your energy bill, but it’s also worth keeping an eye on your water usage. There are seven main culprits for what uses up the most water, according…
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Scammers Are Targeting Your Phone. Here’s What To Watch For.
Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent, and that the problem was worsening. Fraudulent landline calls are…
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Red Robin Burger Chain Considers Closing 70 Locations
Red Robin is the latest restaurant chain feeling the squeeze of the economy and is making big changes to stay afloat. Here is everything you need to know: Up to 70 Locations Could Close The Washington-born gourmet burger chain announced…
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10 Cheap Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning up the Heat
Almost half of your electricity bill comes from running AC and heat, and when winter gets cold, it’s hard not to spend a fortune. There’s a foolproof way to stay warm in the winter without making your heating bill skyrocket,…
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Frugal Shoppers Share Their Best $10-or-Less Purchases
The joy you get from a worthwhile purchase is immense, but when you score a great price on top of it? That’s a special kind of bliss. In a recent Reddit thread, users weighed in the best purchases they’ve ever…
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16 Eggless Breakfast Recipes For When Eggs Are a Luxury
The price of eggs is soaring because of avian flu, and experts don’t believe there will be relief any time soon. For many people, that puts a big hole in…
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18 Things Boomers Need to Stop Saying to Millennials About Money
Advice is usually offered with good intentions, but times change, and it can become outdated. As a millennial, I have heard plenty of tips from baby boomers that are either…
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200 Big Lots Locations Will Stay Open Despite Bankruptcy. Here’s the Full List.
UPDATE: Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week The Big Lots bankruptcy saga continues. This time, there’s good news: Approximately 200 stores will stay open…
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Stop Doing These 10 Things If You’re Trying to Save Money
We all love saving money, but let’s be honest. Some spending habits drain our wallets without us even realizing it because those “a dollar here, a dollar there” purchases tend…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
