Money
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How to Get the Most Out of Social Security
Social Security payments are the primary source of income for many retirees. About 60% of respondents to a 2022 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Board indicated that their retirement savings weren’t on track, and they were still largely dependent…
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‘Stupidly Good’: 9 Expensive Foods Frugal Shoppers Could Never Give Up
As much as penny pinchers might want to live like cloistered monks, living off porridge and the fumes of self denial, everyone gives in to their desires eventually. Even Redditors on r/Frugal — a group that goes to extreme lengths…
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How To Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Without Spending Money at Starbucks
The pumpkin spice latte’s cultural relevance and staying power — this year, it turns 20 — can be explained by a simple fact: It’s the most popular seasonal beverage at Starbucks. Flavor aside, our only gripe with the pumpkin-flavored drink is that…
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Unique Tiny Homes Around the World
Sure, tiny homes are cool and fun to look at, but after a while, they all start to look more than a little bit alike. That is not the case, however, with this roundup of miniature abodes. From jaw-dropping yurts…
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‘What’s Your $64 Tomato?’: Redditors Weigh In on Their Greatest Sunken Costs
There is nothing like the rush we feel when we embark on a personal project, but as anybody who has gone deep in the DIY laboratory knows, it’s not always cheap. In a recent Subreddit devoted to frugality, users discussed…
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18 Reasons Why You Should Never Eat Lunch at Your Desk
Whether back in the office or still working from home, many people often consume lunch at their desks. It’s easy and efficient, right? The practice can also have some unexpected side effects. Read on and you may find yourself re-thinking…
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Celebs Who Have Given Up Their American Citizenship
Whether for love, cultural reasons, or to avoid taxes, many notable celebrities have decided they no longer desire to be american citizens.
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
