Personal Finance
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Things Poor People Have More Of Than The Rich
This is one of those seemingly divided AskReddit threads where you might find yourself surprised by some of the answers. On the one hand, in an era of existence where the cost of living continues its steady climb thanks to…
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Affordable Things From 20-30 Years Ago That Are Now Luxuries
You’ve probably heard one person or another from an older generation rap off an overused sentiment about how they remember the olden golden days from their past. Like when movie tickets and an ice cream cone from their favorite ice…
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Laughably Overpriced Items That People Still Buy
Okay, it’s an AskReddit thread like the one we have here that can make you feel reassured in knowing that you’re not hopelessly alone when it comes to caving to financially impulsive purchases like grabbing that box of Kerrygold (genuine…
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Hobbies That People Spend Unjustifiable Amounts Of Money On
There’s no denying the fact that some hobbies can be absolutely instrumental in instilling a deeper level of balance in your life. Without a hobby or two that you can sink some of your time and/or financial resources into, your…
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Rocket Money Review: App Offers Easy-To-Use Budgeting Tools but Isn’t Without Problems
Tech companies don’t have your best interests in mind. There’ve been enough privacy settlements, data breaches, and data mining scandals to prove that. It’s normal, then, to wonder if you can trust an app like Rocket Money — one of…
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‘Rich Habits’ People Have Without Being Rich
If there’s one thing that this AskReddit thread has shown us right off the bat, it’s that you don’t need to be rich to “play rich.” In fact, you’re not alone if you’re someone who gets a rush out of…
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Redditors Commiserate On Climbing Costs Of Living
It’s all at once horrifyingly remarkable and daunting to assess as a whole the inflating state of, well, pretty much all of the things we purchase to get by in…
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Invaluable Budget Meal Hacks That People Live By
The cost of living certainly isn’t going down. And visits to grocery stores that once might have been welcome events in one’s day have caved in on themselves and are…
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Things That Aren’t Worth It Thanks To How Expensive They’ve Become
Climb, climb, climb, life — and all of its associated costs — goes. It is honestly a wild and overwhelming time to be alive. There were those jokes from older…
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How to Get the Most Out of Social Security
Social Security payments are the primary source of income for many retirees. About 60% of respondents to a 2022 survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Board indicated that their retirement…
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Celebs Who Have Given Up Their American Citizenship
Whether for love, cultural reasons, or to avoid taxes, many notable celebrities have decided they no longer desire to be american citizens.
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9 Everyday Items You Should Never Skimp On, According to Redditors
Sometimes pinching pennies can get in the way of your saving goals — or just make your life a lot harder. A pair of hiking boots that you plan on wearing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Redditors Share Their Favorite Books, Movies, and Series on Frugal Living
It’s rare that the media accurately portrays what it’s like to live cheaply, but this collection of movies, books, and series on frugal living offers a genuine look at life…
