Money
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12 Products People Are Keeping Long Past the Point Companies Expected Them To
This article looks at everyday products that can remain useful long after newer versions arrive. From cars and smartphones to furniture and cookware, durability can make replacement unnecessary.
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Here Are 12 Practical Ways To Boost Your Retirement Savings
Discover smart ways to boost your retirement savings and build a secure future with simple strategies you can start today.
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12 Things Retirees Should Never Automatically Pay Full Price For
These senior discounts for retirees can cut costs on groceries, travel, health care, entertainment, taxes, and more.
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12 Things Boomers Remember Getting for Free
These things boomers got for free were once everyday perks, from gas station maps and bank calendars to matchbooks and restaurant bread.
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12 Las Vegas Tourist Traps Travelers Say Aren’t Worth the Money
These Las Vegas tourist traps can quickly eat into a vacation budget, with travelers questioning pricey attractions, drinks, photos, and upgrades.
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15 Foods Boomers Are Rediscovering Because They’re Cheap, Flexible, and Hard to Waste
This article explores affordable foods Baby Boomers can use to stretch meals and reduce food waste. Beans, potatoes, rice, pasta, and other staples offer flexibility and value.
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12 Old Las Vegas Traditions That Have Almost Completely Disappeared
These old Las Vegas traditions once defined a Vegas vacation, from coin-filled slot buckets and cheap buffets to neon signs and free parking.
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14 Home Features That Can Become Expensive Headaches in Retirement
These home features to avoid in retirement can lead to costly repairs, higher bills, more maintenance, and accessibility headaches.
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32 Collectibles That Are Likely Worthless At This Point
Expecting to find a collector’s gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books? Most of those collectibles are probably worthless.
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States That Are the Best at Teaching Personal Finance to Students
With fewer Americans in pension plans, these states stand out for promoting strong financial literacy and personal finance education.
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15 Things Boomers Are Choosing to Make Easier Before They Make Them Cheaper
Baby Boomers may be willing to spend more when doing so makes everyday life simpler, more comfortable, or less physically demanding. From grocery delivery to travel and home services, convenience…
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12 Once-Affordable Retirement Towns That Have Gotten Too Expensive
These once-affordable retirement towns have gotten pricier, with rising home costs making it harder for retirees to find bargains.
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35 Vintage Toys That Are Worth a Surprising Amount of Money Today
Got an old Lite Brite in the back of the closet? What about a Boba Fett action figure? If so, you might be able to unload those for some serious…
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12 Things That Are Harder to Afford on Social Security Alone
Living on Social Security alone can make housing, healthcare, groceries, transportation, and other everyday expenses harder to afford.
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16 Purchases People Are Making Later in Life Than Previous Generations Did
Young Americans are postponing major purchases such as homes, cars, furniture, wedding expenses, and baby gear. Changes in housing affordability, marriage, family formation, and financial priorities are reshaping when these…
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12 Things People Have Quietly Stopped Stockpiling at Home
Americans are changing how they shop, moving away from buying large quantities of household staples at once. From canned foods and paper towels to DVDs and cash, these are the…
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13 Small Towns Where You Can Still Retire on a Modest Budget
These 14 affordable small towns for retirement offer lower housing costs, manageable expenses, and access to the amenities retirees need.
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23 Surprising Facts About Trader Joe’s
People love shopping at Trader Joe’s, but even the most ardent fan of this quirky store and its private-label brands might have missed these bits of lore.
