Personal Finance

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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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    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 gem, a few of them have gone for the kind…

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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 rate on their undergarments than men do, which translates into higher…

  • Portraif Of Cheerful Middle Eastern Family Of Three Having Fun Together At Home. Young Arabic Parents Playing With Their Little Daughter In Living Room, Mom, Dad And Child Smiling And Laughing

    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 much money do you need to live comfortably in your…

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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 as you think. ABC News Australia analyzed 29 million PIN…