Personal Finance
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Frugal Resolutions You Should Make for the New Year
With holiday shopping winding down and a new year ahead, now is the time to start getting your finances under control. One in 3 people are planning to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new survey from…
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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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Pharmacies Limiting Children’s Pain Medicine
Pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS have implemented purchase limits on children’s pain relief and fever-reducing medications due to a surge in demand during a bad season for multiple respiratory illnesses.…
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Overpriced Items Redditors Say They’re Still Spending Money On
Redditors often share tips on how to score deals and save money, but what about when there aren’t any deals to be found? In a recent Reddit thread that drew more…
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Sports Collectibles That Scored Big at Auction
Michael Jordan’s jersey was recently nabbed at auction for an eye-watering amount and though Lebron James’ jersey is only expected to score half the price at an upcoming auction, the…
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I Tried 7 iPhone Bingo Games To Win Real Money — Here’s What Happened
I hope I’m not putting myself on targeted-ad blast right now, but have you also been inundated with ads for bingo-style “win real money” games? These things have taken the…
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36 Money Myths You Need to Ignore
Between personal finance blogs, money pundits on television, and input from family, friends, and even neighbors, there’s no shortage of advice to be had about money — how to make…
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These Companies Paid Massive Sums to Settle Lawsuits
Corporations may enjoy many of the same rights as citizens under U.S. law, but they certainly aren’t punished the same way for wrongdoing. Since an organization itself can’t serve jail…
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Where To Order a Stress-Free Holiday Takeout Meal
Half of consumers plan to order restaurant takeout or delivery during the holidays, according to a recent survey. And why not? The holidays can be one of the busiest and…
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Amazon’s Newest Feature Gives Off Serious TikTok Vibes
From the “Buy it Again” feature to the “Buy it Now” button, Amazon offers more than a few tactics to make its site user-friendly and to entice shoppers to spend…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
