Personal Finance
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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…
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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. CVS is limiting purchases to two children’s pain relief products…
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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 than 11,000 comments, Redditors shared the products and everyday necessities…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
