Photo by Phovoir / Shutterstock.com Once in a while you encounter a product that has the potential to change your life in a subtle yet powerful way. In fact, we’ve found several such items at Amazon, and we’re sharing them with you! Read on to learn about all the must-have …
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Take A Pix Media / Shutterstock.com American consumers are swimming in sea of products. Any need, want or whim can be met with a quick trip to the mall or click of a keyboard. In this retail wonderland, it’s easy to make a few mistakes. We’ve all fallen victim to …
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Stocked House Studio / Shutterstock.com I discovered coupons in the 1980s, when I was a college student working nights and weekends as a grocery-store cashier. Extreme couponing wasn’t a thing yet, at least not at our store — no one wheeled multiple carts up to my register and ended up …
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BreizhAtao / Shutterstock.com There are countless reasons why a brand might die, including failing to keep up with market trends and shifts in the market landscape. Even brands that have enjoyed decades of popularity and impressive sales are not safe from extinction. Here are 10 iconic brands that are gone …
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If you had a nickel for every time life threw you something unexpected, you’d never have a need for an emergency loan ever again. When life throws you a curveball, you may find yourself in an unplanned situation with an unexpected need for fast cash. Knowing how to get emergency …
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Refinancing your home is beneficial for many reasons, but in many cases, a refi is done to give the homeowner a bit of breathing room in the monthly budget. If you’re finding yourself panicked or stressed about the time the monthly mortgage payment is due, and an ARM refinance can …
Read More »Lemonade Renters Insurance Review 2020
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Photo by CREATISTA / Shutterstock.com Retirees will see their Social Security payments increase by 1.3% in the new year on account of inflation. Yet, this latest annual cost-of-living adjustment could end up costing some retirees. For those who do not currently pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits, …
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Photo by DGLimages / Shutterstock.com If you’ve honed your cleaning skills in 2020, you’re not alone. The coronavirus has many of us upping our disinfecting game. In the process, we’re rediscovering the germ-killing power of bleach. But bleach isn’t an all-purpose cleaner. It needs to be used tactically and with …
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