It’s a weekday afternoon, and you’re dropping off your car at the mechanic — again. Lately, it seems to spend a lot more time in the shop than it used to. Looking back at all the money you’ve spent on…
Early in his term, President Joe Biden announced his support for an idea lawmakers on the left had been pushing for years: increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. Proponents assert the current hourly rate of $7.25 is…
You can save a lot of money shopping secondhand at thrift stores, yard sales, eBay, and Craigslist. In fact, there are some things you should always shop secondhand if you can, such as books and clothes. But there’s a flip…
These days, shopping secondhand is easier than ever. With the availability of thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets, pawnshops, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace, and online resale sites like eBay, you can save money on almost everything you buy. But not…
In October 2021, the term “hyperinflation” suddenly hit the news. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, tweeted that hyperinflation would happen in the U.S. “soon” and would “change everything.” If the first statement is true, the second probably is…
Everyone loves a bargain, and nothing’s better than free stuff. Any deal with the word “free” attached — an email account, kids meal, or magazine trial issue — brings customers running. But these aren’t just good deeds. Companies do it…
It’s alarming how easy it is to get in over your head with debt. Like a snowball rolling downhill, mortgages, loans, credit cards, and medical bills can quickly become a mountain of debt you can’t pay. The next thing you…
Perhaps the worst part of any vacation or business trip comes right near the beginning. After a dreary flight and long wait at the car rental counter, the clerk pushes over a stack of paperwork with a price at the…
Close your eyes and picture a millionaire. What do you see? A man in a custom-made suit behind the wheel of a luxury car, smoking an expensive cigar? Or maybe a woman dressed from head to toe in designer clothes,…
When you have children, your approach to dining out undergoes a major shift. Before becoming a parent, you may have thought nothing of dropping $100 or more on a fancy dinner for two, complete with candlelight, wine, and elaborate dishes. …
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