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What You Can Do If You Know Someone With A Gambling Problem
While having an addiction to anything can eventually lead to financial ruin (as evidenced by a few people who have won the lottery and ended up broke ), perhaps no addiction so…
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Clever Tricks To Save You Money At Target
Whether you prefer to call it Target or the faux-French nickname "Tar-jay," the Minnesota-based retailer is one of the most recognized names in retail, and with good reason. The…
Banking
The Drawbacks Of Paying Off A Loan With A Credit Card
It might be tempting to think of all lending products as one and the same. After all, calling on borrowed funding is done virtually the same way, no matter how you slice it; and…
Earning
Who Are The Richest US Presidents Of All Time?
While part of the American dream is the idea that anyone can become president, the increasingly expensive campaigning required to make that idea a reality can make it feel like…
Budgeting
Neglecting These Home Maintenance Red Flags Will Cost You A Fortune
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The amount of money the average person will spend in their lifetime is around $3.45 million, and a home will be (for…
Earning
The Real Reason Our Historically Strong Economy Isn't Benefiting You
The American economy has been slowly ramping up its pace and performance. For example, in the final quarter of 2023, the real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of…
Budgeting
Think Twice Before Making That Extra Mortgage Payment. Here's Why
When your friends or family learn you're under contract to purchase a home — whether it's a new home or just new to you — one of the first nuggets of advice you're likely to…
Budgeting
Who Cleans Out Foreclosed Homes?
After consideration, you've just bought a home that was in foreclosure ! Congrats, but also, good luck. Foreclosure is the process banks and other lenders use to sell a home…
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You Don't Have To Pay Sales Tax In These States
There are five states in the United States where you don't have to pay a state sales tax on goods and services: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Among these…
Budgeting
What Is Gap Insurance And Why Is It Important?
It's a sad fact that as soon as you drive away from the dealership in your newly purchased vehicle, its value drops considerably. In fact, this sometimes remarkable depreciation…
Auto
What Actually Controls The Price Of Gas In The US?
Between keyboard warriors and comments sections, you might have noticed conflicting (and sometimes even downright incorrect) information about how, exactly, gas prices work in…
Earning
States With The Highest Average Salary
As was recently covered by Tolerans, the most expensive states to live in include the usual suspects like California and Hawaii, but the list also includes Oregon, Alaska, and…