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A patch of warm water in the Pacific Ocean is about to reach into your wallet. It’s called El Niño — a periodic warming of the tropical Pacific that scrambles weather all over the globe. And forecasters say this one’s shaping up to be a beast. The National Oceanic and…
Nevada, and Las Vegas in particular, has a nationwide reputation for separating people from their money. From its booming hospitality and leisure industry to its casinos and sports betting opportunities, there is no shortage of places to spend cash in the Silver State. What may surprise people is that there…
With age comes certain privileges, including lower property tax bills. More than one-quarter of states offer some type of property tax exemption to those who are 65 or older. A property tax exemption is a specific type of property tax break that reduces the assessed value of your home, which…
Walgreens is continuing to close some locations amid its multiyear turnaround program – however the closures may be fewer than expected. The drugstore chain, acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in August 2025, has closed about a dozen locations recently, according to business news site Inc. and local media…
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…
While we’re all used to hearing about how new cars lose 20% of their value the moment they leave the showroom, they aren’t the only culprits. In today’s world of rapid-fire tech updates and “fast furniture,” your net worth is under constant attack from things sitting right in your living…
You’re standing in front of a giant wall of toilet paper, trying to figure out if you’re actually saving money or just paying for the privilege of buying a lifetime supply. Most people treat warehouse clubs like a religion, but let’s be real: They’re businesses designed to get you to…
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.comSome home cooks can’t help but covet a truly fancy kitchen complete with every small appliance imaginable. I’ll confess that after I’ve watched a remodeling show or browsed Bon Appetit magazine, I start dreaming of pasta arms above my stove. Or maybe I have visions of high-powered…
Walgreens is closing stores across the country as part of a multiyear downsizing effort, and Missouri is not immune. Inc., a business news outlet, reported this week that the drugstore chain is closing stores across at least a dozen states as it continues a broader restructuring plan that could ultimately…
Modern cars include several standard features that were once desirable upgrades drivers would pay hundreds to thousands of dollars for. Some of these features were only available as aftermarket upgrades and required complicated installations. Today, new cars come straight out of the factory with driver assistance, safety and operational features…
