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21 Items to Cut From Your Budget That You Won’t Even Miss
Akarawut / Shutterstock.com There’s a trick that dieters know: Cut calories in places where you’re unlikely to even notice them. Put less sugar in your coffee or less butter on your toast. Or replace colas with water. That same trick works for budgeters. If you save money in small ways without…
I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are 5 Money ‘Mind Hacks’ That Actually Work
I’ve been a CPA since 1981, worked as a Wall Street investment advisor through the 1980s, and written about money since 1991. I still have to trick my own brain into spending less. That’s the dirty secret behind most “money mindset” advice. It tells you to be more disciplined. To visualize wealth…
The Smartest Auction Items to Buy on GovDeals for Real Savings
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When government agencies need to get rid of stuff, they put it up for auction. That’s what makes government auction sites, like GovDeals.com, a great place to find truly unique finds at a steep discount. GovDeals lets you search…
This Missouri School Named the Best Community College in the Nation
Community colleges can offer students a quality education and access to career opportunities post-graduation, at a fraction of the cost of many four-year institutions. For instance, during the 2025-26 school year, tuition for a full-time undergraduate program at a public four-year university was…
Pfizer Agrees to $44M Chantix Settlement: See If You Qualify
People who purchased Chantix during a six-year period could be eligible to receive money from a $44 million class action settlement over allegations that the smoking-cessation drug contained an undisclosed nitrosamine, a substance that can cause cancer. Pfizer has agreed to pay $44 million to…
10 Things to Know Before Shopping at Aldi (Don’t Miss the ‘Aisle of Shame’)
Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com Advertising 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. Aldi is a grocery store chain founded in Germany that is quickly becoming a favorite…
Gold Bugs Just Bet $180 Million on a Rebound. Should You Follow Their Lead?
One bad jobs report was all it took to send gold’s true believers rushing back in with big money. What they bet on says a lot. What it means for your savings says less than you would think. The jobs report landed on Friday, Aug. 7, and gold bugs, investors who stay loyal to the
How to Get the Freebie
Insomnia Cookies is giving away 30,000 cookies for the back-to-school season. Through Sept. 14, Insomnia Cookies is offering free six-packs of classic cookies to incoming college freshmen, students slated to graduate in 2030. The deal requires no purchase or promotional code. Freshmen just need to…
Home Insurance Is Finally Turning in Your Favor. I’ve Shopped Mine for 50 Years — 5 Ways to Grab the Break
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. For five straight years, home insurance has been a one-way trip: up, up, up. The national average is about…
9 Ways It Changed the Way I Shop
Ever wondered how grocery store employees shop for themselves? After earning a degree in nutrition, I worked at a food co-op for four years. After that, I served as a team leader at Whole Foods for more than eight years. Though I pivoted careers nearly a decade ago, the tips I picked up during that