Personal Finance
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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 from 68 cents. In January, the price of first-class stamps…
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Strange But True Tax Laws From All 50 States
The United States tax code is anything but simple. The instructions for the standard 1040 tax form alone are more than 100 pages long, and good luck getting through them in one sitting. Tax rules and regulations at the state…
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51 Fun and Interesting Facts to Lighten Up Tax Time
“Fun tax facts” may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes taxes can be amusing. From a tax on beards in czarist Russia to an American astronaut who forgot to pay his taxes before heading into space, here are 51 unusual,…
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12 Times You Should Never Give Out Your Social Security Number
Your Social Security number is an all-purpose skeleton key for your personal data, but that doesn’t mean it should be. There were more than 1 million reports of identity theft through the Federal Trade Commission’s IdentityTheft.gov website in 2023. As such,…
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13 Major Money Mistakes People Make When Getting Divorced
Going through a divorce is tough enough, not to mention emotionally and financially draining. During this tumultuous period, people often make mistakes that can have long-lasting effects on their financial well-being. Understanding these mistakes and what causes them is crucial…
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Date Ideas That Are No Longer Worth It Because They Cost Way Too Much
Navigating the dating world or planning a fun date for you and your partner shouldn’t be an anxiety-inducing financial burden. The reality is though that these days it’s hard to not fall prey to a date idea that seems financially…
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10 of the Craziest Ways People Struck Gold
There are some wildly unexpected ways that you can win big and elevate yourself to mountainous levels of wealth. Some people strike it rich while thinking outside the box. Others…
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5 Major Mistakes People Make When Buying a New Car
Successfully buying a new car requires a proper game plan. You’ve got to account for all the crucial steps, like taking it for a test drive or mapping out your…
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6 Unhinged Travel Hacks To Help You Save Money
Your next vacation or business trip doesn’t have to be cripplingly expensive. Just because you have your sights set on staying at an impressively classy hotel in a dreamlike destination…
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10 Cars That People Will Never Buy Again (and Why)
Cars are investments. If you’re fortunate enough, at some point you may either be able to buy a car outright or lease one. With that being said, there are certain…
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18 Ways to Go Broke Trying to Get Rich
There were more than 140,000 individuals with net assets of at least $50 million in the U.S. in 2021, according to Business Insider, and who doesn’t want to join their ranks?…
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9 Ridiculous Double Standards Between Rich and Poor People
The very existence of double standards being played out in society can drive one to the brink of insanity. Shopping at thrift stores? It’s either trendy if you’ve got time…
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You Can Now Buy Gold Bars at Costco — But Is It a Good Idea?
Never to be outdone by other retailers, Costco began selling gold bars in September 2023. But there are a few caveats: For starters, you typically can’t snag these bad boys…
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7 Reasons You Should Discuss Your Salary With Coworkers
Talking about money can be an uncomfortable, or even taboo topic — especially when it comes to salaries. Some employers may even openly discourage workers from discussing and comparing how much they…
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People and Businesses That Barely Survived 2023
Life loves to throw curveballs. Sometimes those unexpected twists and turns can end up being life-defining, career-ruining, business-crushing moments that require hitting the reset button. We’ll take a closer look…
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6 Things That Are Actually Going Down In Price
You’re not alone if you find yourself starting far too many conversations nowadays by complaining about how expensive things have become. It’s truly spiraled out of control, and things don’t…
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Costco Products That Superfans Quit Buying Thanks to Inflation
Costco superfans on the r/Costco Reddit forum are loyal to the warehouse club giant, but they also hold no punches if they feel like they’re getting ripped off. In one…
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Yes, Gen Z is Learning Financial Literacy (At Least in These States)
Teenagers aren’t exactly known for their financial literacy and fiscal responsibility. But many U.S. states are trying to change that by making Gen Z the most money-savvy generation to graduate…
