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Items Frugal People Wait To Buy In September
Even though the astronomical summer season doesn't officially end until late-September, the Labor Day holiday sure feels like the end of a fun summer. And just like the spring is…
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How A Stocked Pantry Can Save You Money
If you're looking for ways to reduce your spending on food (here's how much of your income you should be spending on groceries , by the way), the answer just might lie with…
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US Home Prices Continue To Rise (But Annual Growth Is Slowing)
If you're a homeowner, you're probably ecstatic about how home prices have maintained an almost relentless march higher. On the other hand, would-be homebuyers probably aren't so…
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How To Determine Whether You Have Enough Homeowners Insurance Coverage
Homeowners insurance has increasingly become an important consideration for both homeowners and would-be buyers alike. With insurance companies dropping coverage in states…
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Use This Money-Savvy Tool The Next Time You Order Pizza. Here's Why
It's been said on some internet message boards that there exists no such thing as bad pizza. Another pizza-ism states that even when pizza is bad ... it's still pretty good. This…
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Frugal Shoppers Will Always Check This Number When Buying Groceries
Maybe you think you already do everything you can to save money at the grocery store. You don't shop for groceries on an empty stomach and you only grocery-shop while listening…
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You've Been Warned: Sneaky New Scams Are Sweeping The Housing Industry
As if the housing market wasn't already difficult enough, new financial scams are sweeping the industry, and these scams can leave homeowners missing thousands of dollars.…
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You're Getting Ripped Off: These Grocery Items Are Ridiculously Marked Up
For the past few years, grocery prices have been high on the list of concerns and complaints about the economy. Between 2021 and 2023, the cost of food shot up 17%, and while the…
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Expect Some Changes On Your Next Visit To Costco
Costco, the warehouse club where you can get a rotisserie chicken (this is why it's so cheap) , 1-ounce gold bars (here's a guide to buying them) , or a $1,150 funeral casket all…
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The Truth Is Out: McDonald's Admits What Customers Suspected All Along
It's not often a corporation openly admits that its consumers think they're being over-charged, but that's exactly what McDonald's did in a late July 2024 earnings call. While…
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PEZ Dispensers That Are Now Worth A Ton Of Money
Actor Jason Alexander once gave "Seinfeld" credit for reviving the fortunes of a particular novelty item. During an "Inside Look" on "The PEZ Dispenser" episode for the series…
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Yes, People Still Buy Globes And You'll Be Surprised At The Price
Fine watches, luxury cars, caviar ... and globes? Yes. Beautiful globes are fetching astronomical prices today. For example, made-to-measure globes by Bellerby & Co. Globemakers…