Just dance / Shutterstock.com Shopping can cause problems, whether you are a compulsive shopper or an occasional impulse buyer. Spending more than you can afford, running a balance on credit cards and feeling stressed out from debt — all of these behaviors can pose a risk to your financial stability. …
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Photo by Mix and Match Studio / Shutterstock.com If you’re wondering when your next stimulus check will arrive, we don’t have great news for you. The truth is that no one knows when — or whether — American households will see another round of payments from Uncle Sam. The adoption …
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Photo by maroke / Shutterstock.com As you build a stockpile, it’s important to make sure the food doesn’t go bad. There’s no point in having 25 pounds of flour if it ends up going rancid. How you store food is critical to preserving freshness and extending shelf life. Let’s look …
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Everyone loves a deal, and warehouse clubs promise so many of them that you’ll pay to get in the door. However, to maximize your savings, be sure you’re not missing the very best deals. Here are our suggestions on how to make the most of your warehouse membership. 1. Alcohol …
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Photo by Samuel Borges Photography / Shutterstock.com America’s top-rated appliance maker is not a household name, according to new rankings from Consumer Reports. Speed Queen took top honors in the publication’s second annual Appliance Brand Reliability Rankings — after earning the top spot in 2019 as well. Speed Queen makes …
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Elnur / Shutterstock.com Dollar stores can be great places to pick up cheap wares, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Rather than a bargain, you could end up with junk — or, even worse, something dangerous. Following are things we think you should avoid buying at a dollar …
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One of the biggest struggles I had to overcome to live a more frugal life was getting jealous of the things other people were doing, particularly my friends. I’d see a coworker with a new car and I’d feel a twinge of jealousy. I’d visit a good friend and they’d …
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Photo by javi_indy / Shutterstock.com It’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the products available today. Thankfully, the Product of the Year awards can help shoppers narrow down their choices for pet products, personal care items and everything in between. What was started more than 30 years ago in France …
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Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic has eliminated tens of millions of jobs. If you are now looking for work — or are simply considering a new direction — 15 careers are especially in-demand now, according to job site Indeed. Indeed says the careers on the list are …
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