Personal Finance

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    Everyday Essentials You Can Buy With an FSA

    If your employer offers a flexible spending account, you can save money by setting aside pretax dollars for health-related expenses such as copays, deductibles, and dental care. You elect how much to contribute ($100 to $2,850 for the 2022 tax…

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    Teddy Roosevelt’s Revolver Just Sold for Nearly $1M

    Though some might consider owning a piece of history priceless, others are willing to put a price on objects that once belonged to historical figures to call them their own. Case in point: A Smith & Wesson New Model No.…

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    What To Know About Prime Access, Amazon’s Discounted Prime Membership

    At $139 per year (or $14.99 per month), the cost of an Amazon Prime membership can be an expensive pill to swallow, especially for shoppers who need that $15 for more necessary household items. But for shoppers who receive government…

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    Visit Many National Parks for Free on These 5 Days in 2023

    From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful (or maybe even all) of the nation’s finest parks is…

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    Instacart Offering SNAP Users Discount on Annual Membership

    If you used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase groceries via Instacart within the last six months using an electronic benefit transfer card, the grocery delivery service is offering a tantalizing deal: A yearlong Instacart+ membership for half price.…

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    Will Costco Raise Membership Fee in 2023? All Signs Point to Yes

    The fee for the privilege of loading your cart with $5 rotisserie chickens and bulk toilet paper at Costco is likely to go up in 2023. Right now, a basic Costco membership that lasts a year costs $60, but sometime…