Money

  • grey cat looking into camera, laying on robot vacuum on wood floor of a clean home

    Household Products That Are a Complete Waste of Money

    Saving counter space and money and reducing clutter are more valuable than any of these supposedly must-have gadgets and products. Slick marketing promises increased efficiency and a streamlined lifestyle, but incorporate these items or approaches into everyday living at home…

  • Germany: Furniture on flea market.

    Furniture and Home Decor You Should Never Buy New

    Shopping for new furniture or decor for your home? Sometimes it’s better to shop secondhand rather than new. Used items can cost less and add an interesting decor element to your home. Why Buy Secondhand? Let’s start with the environment.…

  • Sad young woman sitting at home on the sofa for the holidays near the Christmas tree, holding a credit card and holding her head worriedly.

    Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Shoppers Over $20 Billion This Holiday Season

    If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card “swipe fees.” This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets passed down to you…

  • Paper Towel Roll Trash Bag Holder

    10 Clever Uses for an Empty Paper Towel Roll

    Though things like paper towel rolls are easily disposed of, there are a surprising number of reasons to keep ‘em. Unsure why you’d ever do something like that?  Here are 10 reasons to hang on to those extra paper towel…

  • A pharmacy stands in a chain store in Manhattan on July 23, 2024 in New York City. A major issue in the presidential race between both parties is the increase in prescription drug prices, an issue that especially energizes older voters.

    Nearly One-Third of U.S. Pharmacies Have Closed Since 2010

    If you’ve had a problem filling a prescription lately, this might be the reason. There’s been some bad news in the world of pharmacies of late. According to a new study from researchers at the University of Southern California and…

  • Los Angeles, California, USA - October 7, 2014: Stolichnaya, a well-known Soviet brand, is a vodka made of wheat and rye grain.

    Stoli Vodka Makers File for Bankruptcy — Here’s What It Means for Vodka Drinkers

    A beloved brand of vodka is on the rocks (and we don’t mean the beverage itself). Last week Stoli Group USA, the American subsidiary of Stoli Group which produces the namesake vodka and other spirits, along with affiliate and bourbon…