Personal Finance
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How To Stop Impulse Buying Useless Products, According to Redditors
Consumers can buy the most inane, useless products at the click of a button. And if you give into your compulsive side, soon enough you’ll be staring at a room filled with hundreds of dollars worth of plastic tchotchkes, disposable…
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Inflation Continues To Bust Household Budgets
Annual inflation clocked in at 6% in February, a hair below January’s 6.4% rate, meeting analyst expectations. Even though inflation slowed overall, the consumer price index still rose 0.4% in February, according to the Labor Department, which means relief is…
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How To Save Money in College, According to Redditors
Most college graduates emerge from the university as debtors, their future earnings owned in part by lenders with strange names like A.M. Money and Funding U. And despite the already staggering sum of student debt in this country — $1.75…
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No Pension. No 401(k). How to Get by on Social Security
Most people heading into retirement aren’t worried about what to do with all that free time — instead, they’re wondering how they’ll afford it. Social Security benefits rose by 8.7% this year, the highest cost-of-living adjustment since 1981. Unfortunately, as we…
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Is Your Dog at Risk? Vitamin A Pet Supplements Recalled for Sickening Dogs
If your dog has seemed lethargic lately and you’ve been giving it supplements, you may want to hold off on the next dose until you’re sure the product isn’t part of a Food and Drug Administration recall. Stratford Care USA…
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Aldi’s Hot New Merch Looks Like Brand Names, and It’s All Under $10
Aldi is dropping some new merch on its loyal customers, and besides being surprisingly stylish and inexpensive, many of the items look like they were inspired by clothing and accessories made by popular brand names. The Aldi Gear collection arrives in…
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Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad
There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression…
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Credit Card Debt Has Risen to Record Levels — Here’s How to Get Out of It
Inflation is hitting many Americans hard — and they’re increasingly turning to credit cards to deal with it. The average credit card debt per household was $9,990 in the fourth…
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Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners
You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain…
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Who Needs a House? Now You Can See the World on a Cruise Ship for $30K a Year
If you feel the need for a break from the humdrum of everyday life and yearn to travel, your moment may have arrived: A cruise line is offering adventurers a…
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Beware the TikTok ‘Deinfluencer’ Who’s Still Shilling Stuff
A new trend on TikTok seems like a great step toward decommercializing social media, but in perhaps the least surprising move ever, it’s been co-opted by people trying to sell…
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How to Deal With Debt Collectors, According to Experts
Dealing with debt collectors can be intimidating. It is important to understand the rights of both debtors and collectors in order to effectively handle any collection attempts or communication from…
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Is Bare Minimum Monday the New Quiet Quitting?
Forget quiet quitting. The newest work trend on social media site TikTok is called bare minimum Monday, and it’s gaining steam with Generation Z and millennials fed up with the rat…
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How To Save Money on a Micro Wedding, According to Redditors
If you’re hearing the words “micro wedding” everywhere, there’s good reason. The average wedding in 2022 cost around $30,000, according to a survey conducted by The Knot. That’s a big…
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Feel Like You’re Getting Asked for Tips More Often? You’re Not Alone
Touch-screen kiosks and payment apps have made it a breeze to check out at shops and pay for food at restaurants. But those near-ubiquitous payment screens are also increasingly putting…
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Columbia Sportswear Plus-Size Clothing No Longer Costs More
Hikers who wear plus sizes have long grumbled about having to pay more for outdoor jackets and other wearable gear, but one major maker of activewear is putting a halt…
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Eli Lilly Cuts Insulin Prices and Caps Out-of-Pocket Costs for Diabetes Patients
Patients with diabetes who buy Eli Lilly-branded insulin have reason to celebrate. Though the Inflation Reduction Act capped out-of-pocket insulin costs for Medicare-enrolled seniors at $35, Eli Lilly & Co.…
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New to the United States? Here Are 7 Indispensable Frugal Tips
If you’re new to the U.S., you’ll likely experience both culture and sticker shock. Take healthcare for example. Unlike in Spain or Japan, many Americans are insured through their employer,…
