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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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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Photo by Air Images / Shutterstock.com Just as your homeowners insurance may cover unexpected costs, so too your car insurance could have hidden benefits. From pesky rodents to falling branches, auto insurance can pay claims for surprising reasons. Of course, policy details vary by insurer, and you’ll need comprehensive coverage …
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Josu Ozkaritz / Shutterstock.com Retirement often involves a dramatic shift in priorities and where we spend our time. We move from knowing where the largest part of our days will be spent — at work, as it has been for decades — to figuring out something new to do with …
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Photo by Tyler Olson / Shutterstock.com In this age of higher-priced drugs and complex health care systems, a trip to the pharmacy can spark worry. How much will it cost? How much will insurance cover? What if I don’t have insurance? Just as some home improvement stores offer free services, …
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Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com October is finally here, and we’ve decided to skip the tricks and head straight to the treats. From flu-shot freebies to gratis greeting cards and no-cost drive-in movies, we’ve scared up a host of frightfully good deals this month. Read on to learn how you can enjoy …
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This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. Black Friday is just around the corner, whether it sticks to its usual time frame or gets extended this year to focus more on online shopping. If you’re wary of buying anything in October, have no fear! The spookiest month of the year …
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It seems just about everyone is applying for a home loan right now. According to a recent report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications are up 40% compared to the same time last year. Why the increase? Why are so many people looking to buy a home right now, and …
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