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bernie_photo/istockphoto 32 Credit Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Credit cards now hold more than $800 billion of U.S. consumers’ $13.5 trillion in debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That isn’t as much as mortgage debt ($9 trillion) or auto loan debt ($1.3 trillion), but…
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Sezeryadigar/istockphoto 33 Ways The Travel Industry is Picking Your Pocket
With so many cost variables to consider, budgeting a vacation can get difficult. And to make matters more challenging, many travel companies — from flight booking sites to boutique hotels — often employ hidden fees and other underhanded techniques to…
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SeanPavonePhoto/istockphoto | jetcityimage/istockphoto 13 Things That Are Cheaper at Aldi Than the Dollar Store
Dollar stores are great for shoppers on the hunt for cheap goods, but they don’t always offer the best value. But in addition to offering a wider selection of goods, including fresh produce and meat, Aldi has also rock-bottom deals…
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cookelma/istockphoto 32 RV Accessories to Make Road Life More Luxurious
If an RV doesn’t sound like luxury accommodations, you haven’t seen RVs lately. Will Smith’s $2.5 million RV is reportedly two stories tall and has its own screening room. Country music stars Kelly Pickler and Kix Brooks have turned theirs…
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Caiaimage/Agnieszka Olek/Getty Images How Seeing a Therapist Can Save You Money
Psychotherapy is often perceived as a discretionary expense. It ranges from $15 to $45 in insurance copayments for each session, or from $60 to $250 or more if you’re paying out of pocket. But if you are anxious, depressed, or…
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ablokhin/istockphoto 23 Items That Are Cheaper at Whole Foods
When Amazon acquired notoriously expensive Whole Foods in 2017, it lowered prices to compete with traditional grocery stores like Kroger. Now prices have gone up on hundreds of items at Whole Foods, The Wall Street Journal reports. But if you’re…
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krblokhin/istockphoto / WendellandCarolyn/istockphoto Whole Foods Prices Beat Kroger When Amazon Took Over. What About Now?
Amazon’s 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods caused a lot of buzz, especially among shoppers hopeful that the e-commerce giant would dramatically lower prices to compete with conventional grocers. A Cheapism…
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Susanne Neumann/istockphoto 20 Free and Cheap Things to Do in San Francisco
San Francisco consistently ranks among the top five most expensive cities in the United States — but exploring the Bay Area doesn’t have to destroy your travel budget. The city…
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chrisdorney/istockphoto 22 Locations From Famous Songs That You Can Actually Visit
Movie lovers delight in visiting the places where their favorite films came to life, but why should they have all the fun? If you’re more of a music fan, there…
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Seth K. Hughes/Getty Images 14 Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Road Trips Across America
Things like annual passes to national parks and picnicking along the way can help make any road trip affordable. Picking which routes you want to explore is the real challenge.…
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Sjo/istockphoto 12 Gas Guzzlers We’re Ashamed to Admit We Still Want
On one hand, gas-guzzling sports cars, outsized trucks, and roaring muscle cars are obnoxious to own and selfish to drive. On the other hand, they’re just so awe inspiring. Sure,…
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TrongNguyen/istockphoto Cheapest Auto Parts Store: AutoZone vs. Advance Auto vs. O’Reilly vs. Napa
Price Comparisons: Gas Cap, Wiper Blade, Headlight Bulb Cylinder Head Gasket, Spark Plug, O2 Sensor Code Reader, Fuel Pump Module, Alternator Oil, Oil Filter, Antifreeze Brake Pads & Rotor, Clutch…
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Justin Sullivan/Staff/Getty Images 30 Surprising Things You Can Buy From Costco and Sam’s Club
Warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam’s Club promise savings on everyday household items including paper goods, bulk food, electronics, and even prescription drugs. But there are also some truly…
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Westend61/Getty Images Top 15 Affordable Cities for Starting a Business
Entrepreneurs looking for a place to base their operations can take their pick from cities across the country that are business friendly and affordable at the same time. A recent…
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Ivelin Radkov/shutterstock 11 Cheap or Free Ways to File Your Taxes
Preparing and filing taxes can be expensive, but free or cheap options are available to most Americans. Low- to middle-income earners may even qualify for free in-person help from volunteers…
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PeopleImages/istockphoto 20 Mistakes Seniors Make When Dating
Dating is challenging at any age, but can be even more awkward and confusing when you’ve been out of circulation for decades. Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself, or making…
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adamkaz/istockphoto 17 Reasons Many Seniors Are Choosing Not to Get Married
Over the past few decades, the percentage of unmarried senior couples who are cohabitating has risen significantly. In fact, between 2000 and 2006 there was a 50 percent increase in…
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Oko_SwanOmurphy/istockphoto 12 Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Our skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did.” As…
