Money
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Mistakes Seniors Should Avoid When Downsizing Their Home
Downsizing can be an exhilarating process that leaves you with more financial freedom and fewer pesky household chores. But as with any major life decision, there are plenty of pitfalls besides having to get rid of unneeded stuff that can…
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Big Lots Will Reopen 218 Locations. Here’s the Full List Opening This Week
Update: Big Lots Is Reopening 132 Stores in May. Here’s the Full List It’s been a long, bumpy road for Big Lots. The chain that sells everything from gourmet pasta to office chairs filed for bankruptcy last year. Since then, we’ve…
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Common Retirement Regrets You’ll Want to Prevent
Time and careful planning are what you need to retire and live happily ever after, but many retirees wind up with regrets. We’ve talked to senior financial planning experts and their would-be clients alike to discover several of the most…
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150 Macy’s Stores Are Closing. Here’s the Full List So Far
Retail chains are closing locations all over the place. Just recently, Joann went out of business completely, Big Lots closed most locations in bankruptcy, and Kohl’s closed over two dozen stores last month. Next up on the list is Macy’s,…
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Things You Should Never Buy at Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s
Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s Wholesale Club make items a bargain by selling them in bulk, but the savings don’t always add up. Sometimes, shoppers are actually better off buying the small size. The following items are just a few…
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How Much Money a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Each State, Ranked
It costs far too much to live in this country, and that’s just for one person. When you’re raising a family, those costs shoot up, up, and up. Just how much money do you need to live comfortably in your…
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The Best Costco Frozen Food Deals
There’s a lot to love about Costco’s frozen food section: It’s cheap, it’s convenient, and there’s plenty to choose from. Buying Costco freezer meals often makes more sense than picking…
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Creative Easter Basket Decorating Ideas Are Anything But Boring
Easter is a time for families and friends to come together, enjoy each other’s company, and indulge in the tradition of Easter baskets filled with goodies. While candy and chocolate…
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12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways To Decorate for Easter
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Easter: Attend a church service, dye Easter eggs, buy a bag of the best jelly beans around. But before running to the craft store…
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12 Costco Secrets That Employees Aren’t Telling You
Costco is that rare place where you can leave with a 72-pack of granola bars, a TV, and a wheel of cheese — and still feel like you saved money.…
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Security PIN Codes You Should Never Use
Four digit PIN codes protect everything from your bank account to your cell phone. But if you choose your PIN yourself, chances are your money and data isn’t as safe…
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20 High-Protein Breakfasts That Are Easy and Delicious
Most Americans aren’t getting enough protein at breakfast. That’s a problem, according to the American Society for Nutrition, which says that high-protein breakfasts are associated with a long list of…
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10 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
In our “I-want-it-now” culture, you’re only too happy to pay full price if it means getting what you want when you want it. But if you can exercise a little…
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17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
It pays to be vigilant about whom we hire and how much we pay — and plumbing is a profession fraught with potential for deceit and ripoffs, since most consumers…
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Frugal Habits Grandma Still Uses to Save Money in 2025
Did you ever speak to your grandparents about what it was like growing up in a world ripe with rations and war? The generation that became adults during World War…
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12 Cheap Purchases That Save Money in the Long Run
While some products are worth splurging on because they won’t break down or wear out as quickly as the cheaper version, there are also, thankfully, some inexpensive items that are worth…
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Iconic American Brands That Aren’t Made in the U.S.
The declining state of manufacturing in America is a reliably hot-button political issue. Though industries such as finance and real estate have gradually grown to employ more workers than manufacturing,…
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10 Best American Cities to Buy a House
As the housing market becomes more and more of a nightmare, it’s always nice to focus on the little things. Even though the house across the street is being sold…
