Personal Finance
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50 Ways to Prepare for a Recession
With consumer prices soaring, interest rates rising, and the looming threat of an economic downturn, many U.S. households are looking for ways to tighten their budgets, do more with less, and revisit purchasing decisions. If yours is among them, and…
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How Often You Really Need to Take Your Car in for Service
With all that’s going on, it’s perfectly understandable if auto maintenance is the furthest thing from most people’s minds. But they should consider that an unexpected repair bill is probably the last thing they need right now, and keep vehicle…
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Credit Horror Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night
Your credit isn’t your life, but it affects much of it. Your credit score determines not only your credit card limits, but how worthy you are to rent or buy a house, lease or own a car, get insurance, sign…
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15 Smart Purchases That Pay for Themselves
Cutting expenses is always appealing, but a small upfront investment can reap ongoing savings. These products and services pay for themselves — and then some — in relatively short order. LED Light Bulbs LED bulbs are energy- and cost-efficient replacements…
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Products You Should Always Buy Online
Shopping online is no guarantee that you’re always going to get a cheaper price than you would at a bricks-and-mortar store. Depending on what you’re buying, you still may pay less at a local retailer or a warehouse club, such…
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10 Ways to Save Money on a Wedding With Costco, Sam’s, or BJ’s
A walk down the aisle is still a heartbreaker for U.S. couples. According to The Knot‘s latest Real Weddings Study, brides and grooms spent an average $34,000 for their special days in 2021, leaping from a pandemic low of $19,000.…
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The Stock Market’s Most Dramatic Drops
The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether…
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These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily…
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Common Household Items You Can Sell for Cash
You may feel the itch to declutter your home, but it’s worth giving even seemingly worthless items a once-over to see if they’re worth selling. According to a Nielsen survey…
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This Spring Car Care Checklist Could Save You Hundreds
Winter brutalizes cars. Now that the coldest months are behind us, it’s time to prevent unnecessary repairs and expenses by performing the annual ritual of spring auto maintenance and inspection.…
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Where to Sell Clothes for Quick Cash
Emptying your closets of unwanted or long unworn clothing is an easy way to make extra cash quickly. A number of retailers have decided to harness the growing resale market…
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Identity Theft Horror Stories
Identity theft has become common in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission got 1.4 million reports of it last year as the pandemic worsened the trend. Incidents in 2019…
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How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends…
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These Stores Let You Buy Now and Pay Later
If you’ve done any online shopping lately, chances are you’ve seen something new popping up at checkout: an enticing offer to “buy now, pay later.” This slick payment option aims…
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Early Retirement Secrets and Strategies You Need to Know
The FIRE movement has plenty of fans, particularly among younger Americans. For those not yet familiar with the term, it means Financial Independence, Retire Early, and there are countless stories…
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100 Top Money-Saving Tips
There are a lot of ways to waste money, and the pandemic hasn’t made anything any easier. But fortunately, there are also a lot of ways to save. From lowering…
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15 Items That Are Super Expensive to Replace
The double whammy of a giant replacement bill for something that breaks or gets lost or stolen can be crushing for a prudent budgeter. Here are some things you’ll want…
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22 Smart Tax Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about tax moves that will help decrease your overall tax burden come April, especially since most tax deductions and credits…
