Personal Finance
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Is Costco the Best Place To Buy a Car?
Many U.S. consumers don’t like haggling over car prices. Nearly half (48%) of shoppers say negotiating the price of a new car is the worst part of going to a dealership, and 42% fear getting ripped off, according to Autolist.…
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12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items that shouldn’t be left to the eleventh hour. Whether it’s…
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Which State Has the Highest (and Lowest) Minimum Wage?
President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent companies have taken matters into their own hands, raising their…
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Why Future Retirees Might Get Less Social Security Money
Social Security is the most important social safety net in America, providing critical benefits to millions of recipients. Since the program’s inception in 1935, scheduled payments have been made on time, giving generations of Americans and their families basic monthly…
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Report: Surprise! Alabama is the Most Financially Disciplined State
On a scale of 0-100, how financially disciplined would you say you are? How does one even measure such a thing? Forbes Advisor conducted a study to determine which states are the most and least financially disciplined. Here’s how the…
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Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living
It’s unsurprising that most popular media feels far removed from the struggles of everyday life. The culturati is made up of rich, well-educated, connected people. But every once in a while, they get it right. Thrifty Redditors recently shared their favorite…
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Unusual and Rare Items That Sold at Auction for Serious Money
It’s not hard to understand why items of historical value go for astronomical sums at auction, but then there’s the occasional oddity that sells for more than anyone would imagine.…
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Chili’s Wedding Trend: How Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ with Fajitas
While your wedding is supposed to be one of the most special days of your life, planning it can sometimes feel like a nightmare. From seating charts and venue availability…
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Poverty Finance: Redditors Who Grew Up Poor Share 8 Tips to Stretch Your Dollar
If you grew up with money, you’ve likely never made a struggle meal out of kitchen scraps or foraged for food at an art opening. But Redditors who say they…
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I Went to Costco’s Tire Center To Replace My Flat Tire … and I Won’t Be Going Back
Finding parking is often the worst part of my day. That’s partly because I live in Los Angeles, a sprawling, car-centric megacity with horrific public transportation. But I’ll also readily…
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Experienced Travelers Are Abandoning Hotels.com — Here’s Why
When Expedia Group revamped its loyalty program this summer, the company pitched it as a way to unify its Expedia, Vrbo, and Hotels.com brands. The new, comprehensive travel rewards program…
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‘Everything Is Expensive!’: The Challenges of Being in Your 20s in 2023
As the world burns and housing prices spiral out of control, it’s increasingly difficult to be optimistic about the future. And that shows in the data. According to an October…
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‘I’ll Be Working Until the Day I Die’: 9 Things Redditors Have Given Up Because of Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to the highest level in 22 years on Wednesday. The announcement is a sign that — despite 12 months of consecutive decline…
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13 Sneaky Ways Grocery Stores Trick You Into Spending More
When you head to the grocery store planning to pick up a few essentials, it’s all too easy to arrive home with more items than you’d intended to buy. If…
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Dumpster Diving, Stealing, and Eating Costco Samples: The 10 ‘Brokest Things’ Redditors Have Ever Done
Despite living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a staggering 40% of Americans find it somewhat or very difficult to pay their bills, according to a United States…
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Is Your Rent Too High? Find an Affordable, High Quality of Life City Using This Interactive Map
Let’s say you’re looking for the perfect place to live: somewhere with cheap rent, plenty of sun, and legal weed. With MoveMap, a free, interactive tool that lets you sort…
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Budget Travelers Share Their Best-Kept Secret: Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels may not be as posh as Hilton’s collection or as ubiquitous as Motel 6s, but budget travelers say they are the best-kept “secret” for traveling on the cheap.…
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Why You Should Never Play the Lottery
The lure of the lottery is powerful. Just pony up a few bucks for a ticket while you’re buying a coffee at the corner store, and a few days later,…
