Money
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DIY Kit Homes We’d Build Right Now
Did you know you can buy a new house online? For as little as $500 you can buy the plans for a DIY kit home that you can finish to your own specs. If you’ve got more to spend, you…
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44 Well-Made Products You’ll Never Have to Buy Again
Lifetime guarantees are increasingly rare in the retail world, but consumers bear at least some of the blame. A horde of online dumpster divers forced L.L. Bean to discontinue its lifetime guarantee after they raided secondhand shops for goods they…
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10 Vinyl Records You Might Own That Are Now Worth a Fortune
Thanks to their historical significance and rarity, certain vintage records have become highly coveted among collectors and music enthusiasts. As the digital age progresses, the tangiblity and analog sound of vinyl provide a nostalgic escape and glimpse into the past…
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Broke on Mother’s Day? Here Are 8 Sweet and Thoughtful Gestures To Show Mom You Care
When it comes to Mother’s Day, thoughtful and sweet gestures are worth their weight in gold (or flowers). Luckily, you don’t have to break the bank to show mom how much you love and appreciate her; performing a simple gesture…
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Study: Americans Tip $500 More a Year Than They’d Like To
You’re not imagining it — tipping culture is totally getting out of hand. Going to the gas station? Expect to tip the employee just for spinning the iPad around. Heck, sometimes they’ll expect you to tip even when no actual…
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11 Ways You’re Wasting Energy at Home (and How To Stop!)
With summer quickly approaching, it also means our energy bills are likely to rise as we crank up our AC systems to keep cool. But wasting electricity at home is an easy trap to fall into, especially when we’re unaware of…
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Retire Cheaply and Still Enjoy Your Life With These 18 Tips
If you’re like most people, you look forward to retirement with a mix of excitement and dread, and if you’ve saved little for retirement, the latter can outweigh the former.…
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10 Things Boomers Used To Do To Save Money That Younger Generations Ignore
Times have indeed changed, and with the relentless march of inflation, it has become more and more difficult for millennials and subsequent generations to enjoy the financial stability that baby…
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12 Money-Saving DIY Skills That Everyone Should Know
In today’s expensive and fast-paced world, it can feel super challenging (if not impossible) to save money and live comfortably. Thanks a lot, inflation. That’s why having a set of essential life…
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10 Baseball Cards You Might Own That Could Be a Financial Home Run
For many of us, the mere mention of baseball cards is followed by waves of nostalgia. The cumulative process of collecting baseball cards can be a meaningful and rewarding chapter in many…
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50 Ways to Save Big at the Grocery Store
From clipping coupons to using cash-back apps to knowing which items to avoid, shoppers employ many tactics to reduce grocery bills. With an ever-growing array of tempting foods to impulsively…
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Cruise Employees Share What It’s ACTUALLY Like To Work on a Cruise Ship
Boasting relaxation, adventure, and all-inclusive amenities, it’s no wonder that cruises rank among the most sought-after vacation choices. But while they attract millions of travelers each year, the realities for…
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10 Bathroom Products Made in America That Are Totally Worth It
A towel is just a towel, and who cares where your toothpaste is from, right? Not necessarily. There are valid reasons to shop products that are made in the USA.…
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As Another Price Hike Looms, Here’s Why the Cost of Stamps Has Risen Over the Years
The U.S. Postal Service is planning to raise postage costs for a second time this year on July 14 with the price of a first-class stamp rising to 73 cents…
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110+ Senior Discounts for Dining, Travel, Health, and More
Aging doesn’t always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut costs for retirees. Starting at age…
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10 Tax Day Freebies and Deals to Look for This Year
Tax Day is one of the most stressful “holidays” of the year. To help take the sting out of paying Uncle Sam and relieve the anxiety of rushing to file…
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Frozen Food Myths You Need To Stop Believing
We’ve all heard it before: Frozen food doesn’t hold a candle to fresh. But is that actually true? From rumors about frozen food being unhealthy to outdated advice about refreezing…
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The Best Fast-Food Value Menus, Ranked
Dollar menus have gone the way of the dodo. They’ve either been replaced by a low-price menu with creative wording so as not to imply anything costs just $1, or…
