Personal Finance
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10 Best and Worst Places to Live on Minimum Wage in America
As housing costs have continued to outpace wages, no one suffers more than minimum-wage workers. However, some places are more affordable than others and provide a better chance for low-income employees to make a decent life for themselves. Here are…
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12 Hidden Secrets of Buying a Car That Could Save You a Bundle
Buying a car is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Picking the right car is one thing, but paying the right price for it is a whole other challenge. And getting the best deal can mean…
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20 Financial Secrets Couples Hide from Each Other
While couples share everything from toothpaste to a Netflix subscription, sometimes they keep secrets from one another, especially when it comes to finances. Here are a few of the financial secrets some people may be hiding from their partners. How…
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‘It’s Just More Fun!’: Frugal Habits People Would Keep Even If They Became Rich
Anyone who has, is going through, or will go through a financially tight period of time in this life can all at once understand the game of sorts that evolves when it comes to saving as much money as possible. …
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10 States Where People Are Most Concerned About Their Finances
In a country as large as the United States, the experience of one American is different than another. One person might live near the beach, another in the mountains, and a third in a large urban sprawl. And that’s never…
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15 Clever Passive Income Ideas to Help You Make Money Every Day
Looking for a little extra dough each month? It might not require getting a second job. Here are a few ways to make passive income, some with relatively little effort. Open a High-Yield Savings Account Seems a funny way to…
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Frightening Finances: 2 in 5 People Say Going Into Debt for Halloween Is Worthwhile
Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing around these days — money problems are scaring people, too. WalletHub surveyed 250 people to find out what they thought was scary this Halloween…
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10 Reasons Why 20% of Americans Say They’ll Never Retire
While according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people age 70 and older made up only 5.8% of the labor force in 2023, that could change soon. In a poll this July,…
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15 Money Mistakes Popular Sit-Coms Taught Us to Avoid
Sitcoms are designed to help us escape our troubles and everyday lives. But sometimes you can learn a thing or two, even while you’re laughing. That’s why we compiled the…
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‘Everything Adds Up’: Frugal Habits People Say Make the Biggest Difference
The concept of frugality used to be viewed in a negative light. But nowadays, in a world where every penny counts, practicing frugality is becoming increasingly common. From cutting unnecessary…
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Red, Blue and Green: U.S. Inflation Rates by President
Inflation is on everyone’s mind, and it’s going to play a big role in the upcoming presidential election as everyone feels the pain at the grocery store, in rent increases,…
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24 States That Hiked the Minimum Wage in 2024 (and One That’s Getting a Raise Soon)
From cost of living adjustments to legislative plans to reach a certain wage by a particular year, half of the U.S. states raised their minimum wages in 2024. And while…
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Career Goals: 23 Jobs That Pay Over $200K
In today’s economy, landing a job that pays over $200,000 a year is a far-fetched dream for most people. While most of these roles often require years of advanced education,…
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Jaw-Dropping Antique Appraisals on ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Have you ever rummaged through a dusty attic, wondering if that old painting or tarnished trinket might be worth a fortune? If so, then you’re not alone. The ever-popular “Antiques…
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10 Hidden Ways You’re Wasting Money While Traveling
“Traveling is the only thing that will make you richer.” While this saying rings true, and traveling may enrich your life emotionally, the reality is that it can also be…
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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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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…
