How Donating Plasma Could Get You In Trouble With The IRS
Many may not realize, but you get paid for plasma donations. If you "earn" more than a certain amount, you'll need to make sure the IRS knows, too.
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Stories By Larissa Zageris
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Scam Warning: Never Fall For These Door-To-Door Sales Scam Tactics
Selling door to door is far less common today. If someone does knock on your door, here's how to tell if it's a legitimate offer or an old-school scam.
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Trader Joe's Vs. Whole Foods: Which Grocery Chain Is Cheaper?
Whole Foods and Trader Joe's have quite different reputations when it comes to savings, but is this still reality for the two popular grocery chains?
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Why Costco Is One Of The Best Places To Buy Wine For Extra Savings
Many may not think of Costco when it comes to wine, but many others do, as it ranks consistently as one the largest wine retailers in the entire U.S.
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Clever Tricks To Save You More Money At Sam's Club
As a Sam's Club member, you already get a discount on products, from food to clothing to books and furniture, but there are additional ways to save.
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Why It's Important To Factor Social Security Into Your Estate Planning
The Social Security Administration has a specific way of handling benefits for anyone who needs help managing their money, like in the event of death.
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How Much Money Can You Really Save By Booking Travel Through Costco?
Costco launched its travel division in 2000. Exclusive to Costco members, the travel deals range from car rentals to all-inclusive resort vacations.
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This Common Engagement Ring Shopping Mistake Will Cost You
According to The Knot, the average cost for an engagement ring is $5,500. Unfortunately, many ring shoppers may be making this key "letter" mistake.
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You've Been Warned: Social Security May Be Monitoring Your Social Media
For those with disability claims, in addition to the SSA, insurance companies may also be looking into your social media, including any Venmo notes.
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Costco Price Tag Codes You Should Know For The Most Savings
Savvy Costco shoppers know where to look for additional savings, and it's in the price tag. Small changes can mean big savings at the warehouse store.
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Why Some Americans Will Get An Extra Social Security Payment In November
Specifically, this extra payment concerns recipients of Supplemental Security Income benefits, or SSI. Also, perhaps a better word would be "early."
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Social Security Will Undergo 3 Changes In 2025. How Will It Affect Retirees?
As more U.S. retirees wonder if they'll have enough funds to last their retirement years, any change to Social Security can prove a significant one.
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You've Been Warned: Don't Make This Costco Shopping Mistake, It'll Cost You
Volume, resulting in lower unit pricing, is how shoppers are able to save at Costco. However, making this one mistake can wipe out those savings.
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Is Apple TV+ Worth The Subscription Price?
As the streaming wars continue, consumers have more choices than ever, and Apple TV+ has been one option since 2019. Here, we take a look at what you get.
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Influencers Who Promoted Shady Crypto Scams
With thousands of different cryptocurrencies, it can be difficult to know what to invest in. Unfortunately, many may follow the lead of influencers.
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Telltale Signs A Travel Booking Site Is Fake And Trying To Scam You
It's natural to want to find the best vacation deals. But be aware that travel scams are prevalent and are among the BBB's 10 riskiest consumer scams.
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The Little-Known Trick To Scoring The Cheapest Takeout Meals
This Danish app's inspiration was to help reduce food waste. It's currently No. 12 in the App Store for Food & Drink, so more people are learning about it.
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How Booking A 'Shoulder Season' Vacation Can Save You Money
"Shoulder season" doesn't have to do with warm weather. Though, it does play a part in when a popular spot's shoulder season begins and ends.
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You've Been Warned: This After-Party Mistake Is A Wedding Money-Waster
The average cost of a wedding in the U.S. in 2023 was $35,000, according to The Knot. One way to cut down on costs is to scrutinize your food budget.
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How Does A Backdoor Roth IRA Work?
A backdoor Roth IRA is a strategy that allows high-income earners to open a future Roth, despite income limits. It makes use of the rules of a traditional IRA.
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Cabbage Patch Kid Dolls That Are Now Worth A Ton Of Money
In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids debuted, setting off a toy craze. That year, the industry also saw its first toy riot as consumers fought to get one for their kids.
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Frugal Shoppers Will Always Check This Number When Buying Groceries
Frugal people will tell you that little things can really add up. Take unit pricing. A small number, but it holds a lot of information on how to save.
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Yes, People Still Buy Globes And You'll Be Surprised At The Price
As home décor, you can easily get a globe today for ~$25. Yet, there's another category of globes that cost (tens of) thousands of dollars: the bespoke globe.
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This Is The Best Time And Day Of The Week To Shop At Thrift Stores
IBISWorld reports there were 28,722 thrift stores in the U.S. as of 2023. For your local thrift store, here's when you might want to visit for more discounts.
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How Much Does McDonald's Make Off Of Its $5 Meal Deal?
In July, McDonald's announced it would extend its $5 meal deal through August. Why the company did so has less to do about profits and more to do with traffic.
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How To Add A Personal Touch To Your Wedding And Save Money
Per The Knot, the average cost of alcohol for a wedding of 50 or fewer guests was $1,430 in 2023, or 9% more than in 2022. Here's a way you can save.
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One Of The Cheapest States To Retire In Is Also A Popular Travel Destination
Looking for a cheap place to retire? A certain Mountain West state offers a natural beauty tourists flock to, but also various ways to save for its residents.
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