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Never Do These Things When The Stock Market Is Crashing
A stock market crash can be anxiety-inducing. From knowing what, exactly, caused the market to crash to deciding what to do during and after the market crashes, investors can be…
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How The McDonald's Listeria Recall Could Affect Its Bottom Line
It feels like everywhere you look there's a new food recall. From Boar's Head's nationwide listeria outbreak (which affected over 70 products and killed 10 people) to TreeHouse…
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Your Old Troll Dolls Might Be Worth A Lot Of Money Today
Troll dolls have been popular long before Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake became singing versions in the "Trolls" movies. Ever since the 1960s, kids have loved the strangely…
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Is It Worth It: This Utah City Is One Of The Most Expensive Places To Visit
From dining and lodging options to the debate over rentals versus public transportation, there's a lot to consider when deciding on a vacation location. While most of us would…
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A Seller Made More Than $100K Selling An Unexpected Commodity On Pawn Stars
Over the years, the Harrison family — and adjunct family member Chumlee — have bought some unusual items for their Las Vegas pawnshop. Fans of the hit History Channel show "Pawn…
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National Social Security Advisors: Can You Trust Them With Your Finances?
Financial planning is a burden that many wince at. Saving for retirement can seem like a giant slog through a rudderless abyss. Setting aside money to fund your future is often a…
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Costco's Big Grocery Price Announcement Will Affect Tons Of Shoppers
In a fourth-quarter earnings call (September 2024), top Costco brass announced plans to lower key grocery prices. The call reflected the leading warehouse club's overall strong…
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Pipcorn Snacks: Whatever Happened To The Company After Shark Tank?
While some well-known food brands, like Kodiak Cakes, rose to popularity despite their rejected "Shark Tank" offers , others went on to find major success in the market after…
Banking
Clear Signs You May Have Too Much Money In Your Checking Account
Having too much money in your bank account might sound like a problem that many of us would like to have. However, if you're simply letting unspent funds from your paychecks or…
Taxes
The Truth About The Laffer Curve Theory And How It Affects You
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. "You can explain it to a congressman in six minutes, and he can talk about it for six months," Hal Varian, an economist…
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An Old Toy You May Have From Your Childhood Could Be Worth A Lot Of Money
Sometimes, getting rid of your childhood junk is simple. Dolls missing heads and puzzles missing pieces can all be parted with faster than you can say "garage sale." But other…
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The Alarming Reasons Young Adults Aren't Doing As Well As Their Parents Financially
When looking down through the generations it's easy to collapse problem areas into simple terms. While older Americans sometimes find themselves thinking their younger…