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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. What’s in a name? A lot, actually. Especially when it comes to store brand vs. name brand grocery items. We often default to certain brands when shopping simply because of the name on the package — and the reputation that comes along…
The landscape of American retirement is shifting. Today, more than 22 million people over age 65 are navigating their later years without a spouse or adult children. While solo aging offers a high degree of independence, it also removes the traditional, informal safety net of family caregiving. If you are…
Shoppers in Washington state who received certain promotional emails from Costco over the past five years may be eligible for a cash payment under a proposed $14 million class action settlement. The settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging Costco sent commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines that advertised limited-time…
There is a specific kind of silence that only exists at 5:30 a.m. The coffee is brewing, the emails haven’t started, and the rest of the house is still asleep. For most people, this is just a moment to wake up. For a savvy few, it is the most profitable…
You take your car in for what feels like a routine fix, and the dealer hands you a bill that looks less like a repair order and more like a ransom note. Sound familiar? Americans spend real money keeping their cars running. AAA’s latest Your Driving Costs study pegs maintenance,…
Negotiating your recurring expenses is one of the fastest ways to improve your cash flow without changing your lifestyle. Most service providers — from internet giants to local hospitals — have hidden loyalty or hardship tiers that they only reveal when prompted. The key to success is not aggression; it…
Consumer expert Clark Howard recommends re-shopping car insurance about every three years. That is a useful baseline, but many drivers, homeowners and renters may benefit from checking more often, especially after a steep increase at renewal. You do not necessarily need to switch insurers every year. You do need enough…
It’s the last chance for eligible Amazon customers to file a claim in the company’s $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. The deadline to file a claim in the settlement, reached in an antitrust lawsuit last year, is Monday, July 27. While only some Amazon customers are eligible,…
Sorbis / Shutterstock.comNo one likes paying a ton for necessities like groceries. One way many people save money on groceries is through warehouse club stores. Buying certain grocery and household items in bulk could save you a ton of money. However, wholesale club memberships can be expensive. And how do…
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comFor families and those who have space in their homes to buy in large quantity, a warehouse store membership often makes sense — dollars and cents. But for many frugal people, the idea of paying to shop at a store gives them pause. How can you decide…
