Personal Finance
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12 Minimalist Habits That Can Actually Save You Money
Minimalism has seen a major rise in popularity over the years — from “The Minimalists” documentary and podcast to Marie Kondo’s “The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up,” it has never been more trendy to own less. But as it turns…
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7 Things You Should Never Do on New Year’s Eve
Who wants to start the new year off right? Show of hands! Everyone, right? Heading into 2025, there are some simple ways to make sure your 2025 sails smoothly right from the start by steering clear of some mistakes on…
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Surprising Habits of Millionaires and Billionaires
There are numerous ways you have to map out your life differently if you’re looking to make more money than the majority of folks trying to navigate life’s ups and downs, especially as the cost of living itself continues to…
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12 Free Library Perks You Didn’t Know About
You probably think all you can do with your library card is check out free books or movies. But your library card is actually a ticket to a lot of free perks and benefits that you probably don’t even know…
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Furniture and Home Decor You Should Never Buy New
Shopping for new furniture or decor for your home? Sometimes it’s better to shop secondhand rather than new. Used items can cost less and add an interesting decor element to your home. Why Buy Secondhand? Let’s start with the environment.…
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Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fees Could Cost Shoppers Over $20 Billion This Holiday Season
If shopping for the holidays seems more expensive this year, blame credit card “swipe fees.” This is what credit card companies charge stores when you use credit cards — and you can bet that fee gets passed down to you…
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10 Clever Uses for an Empty Paper Towel Roll
Though things like paper towel rolls are easily disposed of, there are a surprising number of reasons to keep ‘em. Unsure why you’d ever do something like that? Here are…
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More Than Half of Shoppers Feel Pressured to Overspend for the Holidays, Survey Says
You’re not the only one feeling stressed out about holiday shopping. A survey by Talker Research found that 56% feel pressure to spend money during the holidays — whether or…
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15 Ways to Save on Christmas This Year
Every year, millions of Americans go all out for Christmas. And this year will likely be no different. In fact, almost one-third of consumers said they were still paying off…
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The 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in America
It doesn’t matter if you’re in the top 10 percent or working minimum wage, the cost-of-living crisis is hard to ignore. It’s only normal to think about how to cut…
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10 Best Part-Time Flexible Jobs for Seniors That Will Actually Make Money
With flexible hours and loads of independence, here are some of the most popular jobs in the gig economy that can be a great fit for seniors.
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11 Worst Side Hustles and 9 Better Options to Earn Extra Money
With high prices still an issue for the average consumer, more and more people are looking for ways to make money on the side. However, there is a big difference…
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16 Things That Have No Business Being As Expensive As They Are
There’s been a lot of talk about inflation, even though it dropped to 2.6% this year. Still, some things have become too expensive – and the prices aren’t going down. Here…
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10 Best and Worst Places to Live on Minimum Wage in America
As housing costs have continued to outpace wages, no one suffers more than minimum-wage workers. However, some places are more affordable than others and provide a better chance for low-income…
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12 Hidden Secrets of Buying a Car That Could Save You a Bundle
Buying a car is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Picking the right car is one thing, but paying the right price for it is a…
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20 Financial Secrets Couples Hide from Each Other
While couples share everything from toothpaste to a Netflix subscription, sometimes they keep secrets from one another, especially when it comes to finances. Here are a few of the financial…
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‘It’s Just More Fun!’: Frugal Habits People Would Keep Even If They Became Rich
Anyone who has, is going through, or will go through a financially tight period of time in this life can all at once understand the game of sorts that evolves…
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10 States Where People Are Most Concerned About Their Finances
In a country as large as the United States, the experience of one American is different than another. One person might live near the beach, another in the mountains, and…
