Personal Finance
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Most Unbelievable Lawsuits Filed Against Big Companies
In the lawsuit-happy U.S., multimillion-dollar corporations are tempting targets for some interesting claims. In one case to raise eyebrows, a consumer in Illinois says a TGI Fridays grocery product doesn’t contain what’s implied on the label, which could lead to…
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Why So Many Millennials Are Moving Back In With Their Parents
Inflation has taken a toll on just about every household expense, leaving budget-minded consumers to find ways to save. But cutting back can only take you so far, and many millennials have had to face the grim reality that they…
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Toys for Tickets Programs Offer Drivers an Alternative to Paying Fines
You might have misjudged the amount of time left on the meter or inadvertently parked in a fire lane, but whatever the violation, parking tickets are a nuisance — more so during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If…
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How to Outsmart Inflation, According to Experts
As the economy sloughs off the effects of the pandemic and deals with the shock of the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation has reared its head. Though not rising as quickly as earlier in the year, prices from the gas pump to…
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These Are the Longest-Lasting Vehicles on the Road Today
When it comes to buying a vehicle, there is a lengthy list of things to keep in mind. Should you buy new or used? How do financing and insurance payments fit into your budget? Is a sedan, pickup truck, or…
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McDonald’s Is Giving Away a Lifetime’s Worth of Free Food
Willy Wonka who? Ronald McDonald’s McGold Card is the modern-day, real-life golden ticket, only instead of a trip to a candy factory with a chocolate river and Oompa Loompas galore, Mickey D’s golden reward grants you a lifetime of free…
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Have a Few Bucks Left On a Gift Card? You’re Entitled to a Cash Refund in These States
Americans are holding billions of dollars in unused gift cards, vouchers, and store credits, with an average amount of $175 of unspent funds per person, according to a CreditCards.com survey.…
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The Best Frugal First Date Ideas, According to Thrifty Redditors
First dates can get expensive fast. Dinner and movie? Factor in transportation and tip, and you’ll quickly have spent a chunk of change. But exploring your love life doesn’t have…
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States Where Thanksgiving Turkeys Are Cheapest (and Most Expensive)
Inflation is hitting Thanksgiving dinner tables hard this year with turkey prices reaching record highs in many states. And if you’re the chef in charge of preparing the spread, the…
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How Curbside Grocery Pickup Can Save Money and Time, According to Redditors
Since the pandemic, retailers have introduced a wealth of delivery and pickup options for groceries, with many stores offering the service for free. Redditors recently discussed the merits of these…
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States Where Homes Are Most Affordable
The housing market is in upheaval right now. Mortgage rates have hit a 20-year high, cooling the record demand that emerged during the pandemic, which pushed prices through the roof.…
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How to Get Cheaper Gas as the Price of Oil Rises
Most drivers have heard they can get a little more mileage out of their gas tank by accelerating more slowly or laying off the air conditioning, which are especially smart…
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Chief Candy Officer, Lego Builder, and Other Jobs You Won’t Believe Exist
The 9-to-5 grind can wear on everyone, so who’s to be faulted for wanting a little job-related wanderlust? What if you could get paid to play, watch a good show,…
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Frontier’s $600 All-You-Can-Fly Pass Is the Buffet of Travel. What’s the Catch?
The days of being able to fly a few states away for less than $100 a person are becoming harder to come by as airplane ticket prices soar, leading underdog…
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How Salvage Grocery Stores Help Shoppers Save Money (and the Planet)
As inflation continues to eat away at budgets, more shoppers are turning to salvage stores, which sell damaged, discounted, and otherwise unwanted goods for cheap. In the first part of…
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Dunkin’s Free Coffee Might Make Mondays More Bearable
When the Sunday scaries turn into Monday melodrama, sometimes a caffeinated pick-me-up is the only saving grace. For Dunkin’ rewards members, that start-of-the-week jolt is on the (orange-and-pink) house for…
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Things We Used To Get For Free (But Now We Have To Pay For)
Once upon a time, we got a lot of goods and services for no charge at all. But now we’re nickeled and dimed from the local gas station to the…
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DSW Pairs With Cobblers Direct to Offer Shoe Repair
Shoe repair seems like a dying art in this era of fast fashion, but DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, a retailer with more than 650 locations in the U.S. and Canada,…
