Photo by TeodorLazarev / Shutterstock.com Do you ever look at your cellphone bill and wonder, “Why am I even paying for all this extra stuff?” Maybe you pay for unlimited data and you only use a few gigabytes of data every month. Or maybe you pay extra for a streaming …
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Photo by Budimir Jevtic / Shutterstock.com Shopping thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales can be overwhelming. With the sheer volume of stuff, how do you know where to start? How do you spot gems amid all the … well, junk? As a professional reseller who’s been combing through thrift …
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Here we go again; tax time has officially begun. If you’re getting a refund, you need to file ASAP. There’s no reason to offer Uncle Sam an interest-free loan. But before you file those taxes, it …
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Photo by ND700 / Shutterstock.com Losing electrical power in your home is more than inconvenient and potentially hazardous; it can also lead to serious expenses. Fortunately, some of those are probably covered by your homeowners insurance. That could be good news to more than 3.5 million Americans who are currently …
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WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Social Security is not a well-understood program. In fact, a 2019 survey found that people age 50 and old thought they could get their full Social Security benefit at age 63, on average. That’s way, way wrong. The confusion’s a shame, given how many of us …
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Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Grocery shopping can be frustrating, especially if you love fresh produce and other perishables. Certain foods, for instance, bananas and bread, have a brief shelf life. So, you’re forced to buy in smaller portions. But with food that’s more perishable, you can use simple tricks …
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Photo by LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com Some people view retirement as something that should be delayed as long as possible. They say that, for many older workers, waiting as long as possible to collect Social Security benefits is the prudent choice. Important as this advice is for many of us, …
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Photo by wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. As travel continues to thaw, warmer weather approaches, and the idea of vacations becomes less scary, travelers won’t want …
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Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Pull out your shoebox of receipts and clear your calendar: Tax Day — April 15 — is almost here. But what happens if you don’t file a tax return? Will the IRS even notice? Um, yes. Even if you don’t file, your boss, mortgage company and bank …
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