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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…
You don’t have to look far to find the best senior discounts, but you have to reach a certain age first. And that age can vary, as not all businesses define “senior” the same way. Members of groups like AARP and the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) know that…
Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.comEveryone wants to save more money. But right now, it can feel like a real uphill battle. So we dug into Americans’ savings habits, struggles, and stress points in our State of Savings survey. You might be surprised at what we found. Only 37% of working Americans say…
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.comWhere can you find antique Pez dispensers, hot vintage heels and (finally!) the perfect lamp to match your weirdly patterned bedspread — all for sale for just a few bucks? Or better yet, where can you sell them to make some extra cash? We’ll give you a…
Winning the lottery is often framed as an instant solution to financial stress, erasing debt, unlocking freedom, and guaranteeing lifelong security. In reality, sudden wealth may expose weaknesses rather than fix them. No matter the millions involved, the pressure, attention, and decisions that follow can overwhelm any financial advantage. The…
Tada Images / Shutterstock.comWho among us hasn’t enjoyed a good chunk of the day wandering the racks of a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls? Although discount department stores are in fact a big business in the United States, U.S. Census Bureau data going back to 1992 shows a peak in discount…
It’s a new month, and we’re midway through spring cleaning season. Is it time to refresh your finances? Spring-cleaning your budget, expenses and debts sounds daunting. No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement. But what…
Matthew Hall is trying to stretch his grocery budget and save up to replace his aging car amid rising food prices and overall inflation. Hall regularly uses an app called Too Good to Go to find steep discounts on food. Hall and other shoppers are using these services, which connect…
New Africa / Shutterstock.comExploring estate sales has been one of my favorite summertime activities for more than 20 years. For this professional picker, roaming through old houses with the possibility of hidden treasure around every corner is a thrill like no other. But in a world of big-box stores and…
fizkes / Shutterstock.comNearly 90% of all homes in the U.S. use air conditioning to keep cool during the summer, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. And while that might stop you from sweating all day long, it does put some pressure on your budget as your electric bill rises…
