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Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock.comPeople have been renting cars, wedding tents and folding chairs for decades. Renting dresses is now a regular practice for women who love high fashion. But online companies as well as independent entrepreneurs are steadily increasing the array of things consumers can rent instead of buy. Most…
Are the skyrocketing costs of groceries putting a strain on your budget? Amazon just announced the return of their four-day Prime Day event — happening June 23 through June 26 — and they’re kicking things off with a major giveaway. From now through Monday, June 22, customers who spend $15…
The ads are everywhere. Pills that promise to sharpen your memory, boost your focus and keep your brain young. If you’re among the 25% of adults over 50 taking brain supplements, you might want to take note. Most of these products don’t do what you think they’re doing. Here’s the…
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.comSeniors enjoy discounts for just about everything. Did you know that can even include the cost of higher education? Some schools think it’s a smart idea. Whether through a state-supported program or school-based initiative, there are plenty of opportunities to learn — and earn credit toward a degree…
Frugal folks know that buying a good, dependable car is one of the best ways to lower your overall costs. If you buy the wrong vehicle, you might end up needlessly paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in extra maintenance costs. But which cars are the best — and…
Few things clear out your sinuses quite like opening a letter from your pet insurance provider only to find the word “denied” stamped across a $900 invoice. You bought the policy to avoid a financial ambush, but a Veterinary Times data review revealed that roughly 16% of denied pet insurance…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. There are surprising connections between being grateful and doing well with your money. And when you combine gratitude with a clear financial plan, you get something powerful: more calm, better choices, and a higher chance of reaching the future you want. Being…
In February, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared an end to the “war on protein.” Around the same time, major food corporations such as Starbucks, Chipotle and Dunkin’ had already started packing protein into their products, from cold foam to iced refreshers. But rising demands for protein now have the industry…
Nambawan / Shutterstock.comIf you know you’re going to need one or more of the following big-ticket items in the next year or so, it may make sense to budget and plan to make all the purchases in one year to make the most of a Costco membership fee, which starts…
The single biggest reason you’re paying too much for car insurance: Insurance companies know you hate to think about it, much less to shop around for it. Result? They raise your rates, confident that the hassle of switching means you’ll stay where you are and pay what you’re told. Not…
