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You've Been Warned: Buying Antiques Online Will Cost You
The online marketplace has become a key resource for shoppers of all backgrounds. Perusing digital stock in national (or even global) ads posted on Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook…
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Budgeting
Can You Inherit Social Security Benefits?
You can't just grab a loved one's Social Security retirement check after they're gone — like you might inherit a car or a bank account. What Social Security does for dependents…
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The Electric Vehicle Dealership That's Closing A Ton Of Showrooms
VinFast will close five of its ten corporate showrooms in Canada, less than three years after entering the Canadian market. The shutdown includes its Yorkdale Shopping Centre…
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Retirement Accounts The IRS Can Garnish If You Don't Pay Your Taxes
The IRS can be a sinister foe. The federal government's tax collection service has plenty of tools at its disposal when seeking to impose tax obligations on American citizens.…
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A Popular West Coast Brewery Is Closing Both Its Locations (And Bankruptcy Isn't The Reason)
On May 31, 2025, one of Sacramento's favorite craft beer spots, Track 7 Brewing Co., shut the doors on both its Curtis Park and Natomas taprooms. In a brief Instagram post , the…
Budgeting
2 European Tourist Attractions Rick Steves Believes Are Worth The Splurge
Rick Steves has spent 40 years exploring Europe and has built his reputation as America's go-to expert on budget travel. He's the author of more than 50 guidebooks on European…
Shopping
One Of America's Favorite Restaurant Orders Is Also The Most Overpriced Item On The Menu
Almost every restaurant keeps fountain sodas on the menu and The Takeout reports that, as of May 2025, restaurants mark up these drinks by about 1,125% because the profit margins…
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America's Booming 'Christmas Capital' Is A Charming Pennsylvania City With A Below-Average Cost Of Living
The city of Bethlehem can instantly make people think of Christmas. With a population inching towards 80,000 in 2024, this eastern Pennsylvania city is located about 70 miles…
Budgeting
The 3 Stages Of Retirement You'll Want To Avoid If You're A Retiree
The retirement game is one built off decades of hard work and careful planning. Any worker's last day on the job can come with a bag of mixed feelings, but the transition is one…
Budgeting
One Of The Best Places To Live In Connecticut Has A Median Home Value Of $306,000
When deciding on a move, there are plenty of reasons to pick the charming location of Plainville in Hartford County, Connecticut, as a new hometown. One key reason: affordable…
Budgeting
One Of Europe's Most Beautiful Tourist Destinations Has Some Of The Cheapest Accommodation
The Alps rarely have any competitors when it comes to their sheer natural beauty. Stretching from the Mediterranean shore to encompass eight disparate countries — France, Monaco…
Shopping
The World's 5 Cheapest Island Destinations For A Budget-Friendly Vacation
Getting the most out of an adventure is a high priority for most travelers. Cost effective vacations are often some of the most rewarding, in many more ways than just the obvious…