At What Point Do Car Repairs Become Not Worth It?
Budgeting for car repairs can help you avoid being short when the time comes. This said, some repairs are so expensive, you may need to consider alternatives.
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Stories By Jennifer Alpeche
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Do Tax Refunds Ever Expire?
Per the IRS, for tax year 2020, there's over $1 billion of refund money yet to be claimed. What's more, taxpayers need to claim it before the window closes.
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Expert Reveals 3 Critical Steps To Take Immediately To Increase Financial Security In 2024
Finance expert Jason Tartick says you can increase your financial security today by taking three proactive steps, starting with getting rid of bad debt.
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How The Chip In Your Credit Card Actually Works
Chip cards offer consumers more security through tokenization. Through this encryption process, your primary account number is never shared with the merchant.
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One Simple Way To Tell The Difference Between Good Debt And Bad Debt
The very word "debt" carries with it a negative connotation, leaving many to think all debt is bad. Yet, there is good debt, and this is how you can tell.
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Countries Where You Never Need To Leave A Tip
Given the tipping culture in the U.S., it's understandable if you're unsure about leaving a tip in other countries. For these five, at least, you never need to.
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Buying A Home When Your Partner Has Bad Credit? Protect Yourself With These Expert Tips
If your partner has bad credit, it's important you find out sooner than later. Together, you can figure out a strategy to protect yourself while helping them.
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The 3 Most Serious Financial Challenges Families Face In 2024, According To An Expert
Money Digest spoke with finance expert Jason Tartick about the financial challenges families face today, at a time when change is the "only constant."
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Neglecting These Home Maintenance Red Flags Will Cost You A Fortune
Not tending to home maintenance issues in a timely manner could prove a costly mistake, as problems like a hole, stain, or noise won't resolve on their own.
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You Don't Have To Pay Sales Tax In These States
For most U.S. consumers, paying a retail sales tax is a given. However, there are five states with no state sales tax, and four have no local sales tax either.
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States With The Highest Average Salary
Unsurprisingly, states with the highest pay have a big tech presence. In fact, the top three are each known for their tech hubs, and no, No. 1 isn't California.
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How Much Did The OJ Simpson Trial Cost Taxpayers?
The OJ Simpson trial in 1995 lasted for over eight months, starting on January 24 and concluding on October 3. Here's a breakdown of the costs to LA taxpayers.
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UPS Vs. FedEx: Which Is Cheaper?
Shipping a parcel? You likely thought of FedEx and UPS. These longtime rivals in express and courier services accounted for nearly 70% of the market in 2022.
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This Is The Most Valuable Comic Ever Sold
In 1938, a comic book cost 10 cents. Accounting for inflation, that would be $2.20 today, a time when rare copies are going for millions and smashing records.
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Can You Deduct Losses From Your Roth IRA?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act severely restricted, or eliminated altogether, many previous personal itemized deductions. Here's what it meant for Roth IRA losses.
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Is Credit Card Protection Insurance Really Worth The Cost?
Most consumers likely know about credit card fraud protection; fewer, however, may know about the insurance that cards offer for times of financial hardship.
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Cars That Are Most Likely To Be Stolen
You can always expect certain cars to take the top spots on annual theft reports, but a new pattern emerged in 2022, most likely due to a social media trend.
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This Is The Most Valuable Autograph Ever Sold
In 2018, a 1939 baseball with the signatures of 11 Hall of Famers sold for $623,369. The most valuable autograph ever sold, however, went for 15.7 times that.
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The Average Date In America Costs More For Some Than Others
A typical dinner and a movie these days can easily cost more than $100. But fortunately, research has found people a lot more open to less-expensive date ideas.
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How Much Money Does The Average Person Spend In A Lifetime?
More than 50% (some say 60%) of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Given this, it may be difficult to believe just how much a person spends in their lifetime.
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How Long Does It Take For A Doctor To Make Money?
To become a doctor, it takes significant investment in school and training. As a result, doctors don't realize their full earning potential for many years.
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How Much Do Airline Pilots Get Paid?
Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, airline pilot is one of the 20 highest-paying jobs in the United States. It's also the only one not in the medical field.
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What Is The Latte Effect And How Does It Impact You?
The latte effect isn't about coffee, per se. But thinking about coffee, specifically a latte, is one way to think about how we spend money day to day.
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What Happens When The Stock Market Crashes?
When share prices drop, is it a crash or a correction? While there isn't an exact definition, note that crashes are sudden. There's also a number to watch for.
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What Does It Mean When A Stock Is Delisted?
To be listed on an exchange like Nasdaq or the NYSE, a company must meet certain standards, such as maintaining a minimum share price, or risk getting delisted.
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Here's How To Figure Out If A 401(k) Or A Roth IRA Is Right For You
Taxes and employer matching are two key considerations when it comes to choosing between a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. Another option, though, is to choose both.
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The First 5 Things You Should Do After Getting Fired
Suddenly losing your job isn't something you can prepare for; however, if you're fired or laid off, there are key steps you can take to help you going forward.
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