Personal Finance
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More Than 1 in 4 Homeowners Are ‘House Poor’ — These 10 Cities Have the Most
Thanks to inflation, flat wages, and higher mortgage rates, more homeowners are feeling the pinch to their pocketbooks this year. The Chamber of Commerce studied results from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine income and monthly housing costs of 9…
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Is Venmo Safe? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About the Payment App
Thanks to the rise of peer-to-peer payment apps, going Dutch has never been easier. Just pull out your phone and ask for their username. But if you count yourself among the few Americans who still don’t trust or understand payment…
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It’s Funny ‘Cause It’s True: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Being Penniless We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy capitalist who wanted to keep the little guy down, because…
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A National Summer Crisis: Ice Cream Inflation and Other Grocery Staples Rising in Cost
One minute we’re reeling from inflation at the grocery store and the next we’re being told price increases are slowing down. It’s inflation-induced whiplash, but it’s here to hit you where it hurts again. Here’s the latest round of grocery…
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Broke as a Joke: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Being Cash Strapped We Saw Last Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy capitalist who wanted to keep the little guy down, because…
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Consumer Watchdog Says Storing Cash in Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal Might Not Be Safe. Here’s What You Should Do Instead
When a bank fails, up to $250,000 of your money is insured by the FDIC. But that isn’t true for cash that’s stored on payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal, according to government regulators. Last week, the Consumer…
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Should You Ask ChatGPT for Investment Advice? It Depends
Investing in the stock market can be both exciting and intimidating. With countless stocks to choose from and myriad factors to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, advancements in…
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Self-Reliance, Minimalism, and Sustainability: 8 Reasons Why Penny-Pinching Redditors Are Frugal
Cheapism readers all have one thing in common: They’re savvy consumers who don’t mind pinching pennies. That said, we all live frugal lifestyles for different reasons. Your parents could be…
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Here’s Why You Should Consolidate Debt Instead of Closing Credit Cards
Have you ever just stared at your credit card bill and thought, “Wow, this has gotten a bit out of hand, hasn’t it?” It happens to the best of us. When…
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You Could Earn Up to $75 Off Your Internet Bill Thanks to This Government Program
Remember that $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill from a few years back? Besides pouring billions of dollars into transportation, roads, and bridges, the plan also funneled $65 million into broadband,…
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Home Buying Blunders: 10 Rookie Mistakes To Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a home will likely be the most expensive decision of your life. In the best-case scenario, it’s the first step toward building significant generational wealth. But if you buy…
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Key to Success: 10 Workplace Mistakes To Avoid for a Thriving Career
Amid Zoom calls, emails, and the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, sometimes we inadvertently make mistakes that can sabotage our progress and long-term career goals. From not aligning…
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‘Paralyzing Fear’: Some People Are Terrified of Spending Money. Here’s How They Deal With It
We all know someone who is simply scared to spend money — even when they can afford to. Whether it’s someone you live with, a friend, or yourself, being afraid…
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Are Early Withdrawals From a 401(k) Ever Worth It? Here’s What You Should Know
Planning for retirement is an essential part of financial wellness. And while the retirement age has steadily increased over the years (major sigh), there are still ways to start planning…
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These People Just Get It: 10 Hilarious Tweets About Having No Money We Saw This Week
Money can be stressful, but nothing quite matches the all-encompassing anxiety you get when there’s no money to be had. “More money, more problems” was clearly coined by a wealthy…
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TikToker Explains to Boomers Why Younger Generations Are Saying ‘Careers Are Dead’
The pandemic-era labor market saw a surplus of workers voluntarily resigning from their careers in search of opportunities that would better benefit them. The economic trend was dubbed “the great…
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The Surprising Way That Seniors Are Saving Money on Housing
The increased cost of living is particularly challenging for seniors on a fixed budget or relying on retirement funds. High inflation costs have driven up food, gas, utility, and medical…
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Shopping at Sam’s Club? Avoid These Pricey Mistakes at All Costs
There’s an art to shopping at Sam’s Club, and if you know the ins and outs, you’ll be able to save even more money than you already are on bulk…
