Photo by Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com If you own a home, there’s a good chance that the associated loan payment is your largest monthly expense. So, it might surprise you to learn that 27% of homeowners don’t know their current mortgage interest rate. That finding from a recent Bankrate survey …
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Photo by Look Studio / Shutterstock.com Whether you’re an impulse shopper or just like to be on top of the latest trends, you might want to check out Amazon’s “Movers & Shakers” lists. These are the hottest items on Amazon right now, based on how much their sales rank has …
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The United℠ Explorer Card is a highly practical choice if you’re interested in getting an airline credit card. It offers extensive travel perks that will benefit both frequent and occasional travelers alike, including a free checked bag, priority boarding and protection for trip delays or lost baggage. The United℠ Explorer …
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Over the last couple of months, I’ve received quite a bit of positive feedback about my earlier Optimizing Laundry for Money and Time article, where I looked at my routine for doing laundry in extreme detail, and so I’ve decided to do an irregular series on other normal life routines …
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Photo by yusia / Shutterstock.com Shopping at Trader Joe’s is more fun than at my regular grocery store. There’s always something new or quirky that you can’t buy elsewhere. And it’s playful. My local TJ’s, in Seattle, hides two region-specific stuffed animals (an otter and a salmon) on its shelves. …
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Photo by Yuliya Chsherbakova / Shutterstock.com Shopping can feel like a treadmill that no one can climb off. Didn’t we just buy a pallet of paper towels at the warehouse store last week? How does one cocker spaniel eat enough for an entire pack of wolves? Of course, groceries and …
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Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your …
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Photo by Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com What better way to find your next great purchase than to consult financially savvy consumers much like yourself — you know, the kind of people who read Money Talks News? We couldn’t think of a better way, which is why we rounded up the Amazon …
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