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Why Are Savers at All Income Levels Ditching Big Banks?

garagestock / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Even as inflation erodes your purchasing power, your money earns just pennies sitting in a traditional bank. As a result,…

BBB Ratings May Not Be the Seal of Trust You Think They Are

NONGASIMO / Shutterstock.comWhen shopping around for contractors, service providers, or just about any business, you have probably seen Better Business Bureau (BBB) ratings pop up. The letter grade system seems useful, and an A-rated company feels especially reassuring. But those BBB ratings might not tell the whole story about whether…

These Streaming Services Offer Discounts When You Cancel

Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.comIf there’s one thing companies hate, it’s losing customers. They’ll never admit it, but they’ll do anything to keep you paying regular bills and watching ads. Luckily, you can take advantage of this desperation. Much like cable companies, streaming services often offer secret discounts to customers…

Venus Williams: “I Had to Come Back to Tennis for the Health Insurance”

Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Tennis legend Venus Williams recently revealed a startling reality about professional athletes and healthcare costs in America. Williams, who…

14 Frugal Tips to Help You Save Money on Doing Laundry

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comMany things about doing laundry have changed over the years, from high-efficiency washers to highly concentrated laundry detergent. What remains the same is that you can waste plenty of money washing your clothes if you’re not paying attention. If you want to save money on…

Sam’s Club Just Released ,900 in New Deals for August

Joni Hanebutt / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Buying in bulk is a top-tier way to save money — even more so if you get deals on…

Gray Divorce Is on the Rise. Here’s What It Does to Retirees’ Finances.

4 PM production / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. “Gray divorce” — the term for couples splitting up after age 65 — is climbing, and it’s wreaking…

Too Smart, Too Soon: Smartphones Can Harm Your Children’s Mental Health

Areipa.lt / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Research published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities found that giving children smartphones before age 13 could…

Your Voice Is Your Pathway to Being Scammed: AI Hears It, Clones It, Exploits It

metamorworks / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The financial world received a wake-up call this week when OpenAI’s CEO shared a chilling prediction about the vulnerability of…