Personal Finance
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19 Real Medical Bill Horror Stories That Show How Expensive Healthcare Can Get
Getting sick in America can cost you more than your health. For many families, it means thousands—or even hundreds of thousands—in unexpected charges, confusing billing codes, and insurance loopholes that defy logic. From $60,000 flights to $28,000 strep tests, these…
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9 Frugal Habits That Really Just Aren’t Worth the Trouble
It’s natural to tighten the purse strings when money feels tight. But not all cost-cutting measures are worth your time — or your sanity. If you’ve ever debated rinsing out plastic bags or driving across town just to save 40…
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These Old Money Tips Just Don’t Work Anymore in 2025
Grandparents often love sharing their tried-and-true financial advice with younger generations. But not all the guidance that worked in Grandma’s day is still relevant. From outdated investment strategies to misguided credit card fears, here are several old-school money tips that…
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8 of the Most Common Money Myths Debunked
While it might seem like frugality is all about pinching pennies and self-denial, that’s just one of many money-saving myths that don’t hold up to scrutiny. Let’s say, for instance, that you skip a doctor’s appointment to avoid the copay,…
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If You Have These Bills on Autopay, Take Them Off Immediately
Setting your bills to autopay might seem like a great way to never miss a payment, avoid late fees, and build credit. But it also makes it easy to stop paying attention, lulling you into overspending and unintended consequences. It…
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32 Ways You’re Ruining Your Home and Don’t Even Know It
Our home’s walls, floors, porch, patio, roof, plumbing, lights — and so on — form our own personal safety net. When you look at it that way, of course you want to do everything you can to protect that inner…
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16 Rare Vinyl Records That Can Be Worth a Lot Today
If you’ve got a box of old records lying around, it might be a good time to check what’s actually in there. While not every dusty LP is a hidden…
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Why Women Are Taxed More on Underwear Than Men
Unlike men’s tighty whities, women’s underwear has long been considered fashion, but does that mean women should pay more for their undergarments? Nevertheless, they do. Women pay a higher tariff…
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13 Things You Should Never Donate
If you’re anything like us, you’ve got the spring cleaning bug right now. The urge to purge your closets and basement of clutter is strong, and you’ll probably consider donating…
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How Much Money a Family Needs to Live Comfortably in Each State, Ranked
It costs far too much to live in this country, and that’s just for one person. When you’re raising a family, those costs shoot up, up, and up. Just how…
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The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Wills
Making a will should be on your mind — yet up to 60% of Americans do not have a will, according to a summary of the situation by LegalZoom. It’s…
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Security PIN Codes You Should Never Use
Four digit PIN codes protect everything from your bank account to your cell phone. But if you choose your PIN yourself, chances are your money and data isn’t as safe…
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10 Things You Should Never Buy at Full Price
In our “I-want-it-now” culture, you’re only too happy to pay full price if it means getting what you want when you want it. But if you can exercise a little…
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17 Lies That Plumbers Tell to Drain Your Wallet
It pays to be vigilant about whom we hire and how much we pay — and plumbing is a profession fraught with potential for deceit and ripoffs, since most consumers…
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Frugal Habits Grandma Still Uses to Save Money in 2025
Did you ever speak to your grandparents about what it was like growing up in a world ripe with rations and war? The generation that became adults during World War…
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12 Cheap Purchases That Save Money in the Long Run
While some products are worth splurging on because they won’t break down or wear out as quickly as the cheaper version, there are also, thankfully, some inexpensive items that are worth…
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7 Bedtime Habits of Successful People in their 60s
The importance of sleep cannot be overstated. You suffer greater risk for just about everything when you’re not getting enough sleep, and it becomes especially important as you get older.…
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32 Collectibles That Are Now Probably Worthless
Many of us hold onto things for years, sometimes decades, believing our “treasures” — well-considered purchases made for investment, collections methodically assembled, or even family heirlooms — will yield big…
