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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Understanding The Racial Wealth Gap In America
Per the Pew Research Center, though wealth for U.S. households grew during the pandemic, the wealth gap among racial groups failed to close significantly.
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Grocery Shopping Strategies That Save You Money
Shopping at the grocery store is increasingly expensive, but you can keep more money in your pocket by following these frugal shopping tips.
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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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Use This Money-Savvy Tool The Next Time You Order Pizza. Here's Why
Per Statista, pizza is the most-ordered food in America. If this includes you, there's a way to figure out what pie offers you the best value for your money.
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How Does Your Net Worth Compare To Other People In Your Age Group?
If you're wondering how your net worth compares to people you know, one simple way to figure it out is to look up the median net worth of your age group.
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Barbara Corcoran's Key Advice For Gen Zers Entering The Workforce
As more of Gen Z enters the workforce (they're expected to outnumber baby boomers by 2025), Barbara Corcoran offered some advice on what to look for in a boss.
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Why Tipping Has Become An Election Flash Point In 2024
Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in favor of eliminating taxes on tips. For U.S. service workers, tips have been taxed for over 40 years.
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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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Signs You're Ready To Buy A House (Even If It Doesn't Feel That Way)
The average price for a home in the U.S. is over $400,000. While that may seem out of your range, remember you won't be paying for the house all at once.
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The Underrated Savings Milestone You Can Aim To Achieve Each Month
It's a small savings milestone, but it can prove big fast. If you're able to achieve it each month, it'll mean you're on the right budget track.
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Here's How Much Sports Betting Can Lower Your Credit Score, According To Research
Some six years after the Supreme Court struck down PASPA, new research reveals the impact legalized sports is having on consumers' financial health.
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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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You've Been Warned: Sneaky New Scams Are Sweeping The Housing Industry
Per the U.S. Census Bureau, the homeownership rate in the U.S. is about 65%. For these consumers, there are some new and not-so-new scams to be aware of.
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Earn Money In Less Than An Hour With This Fun (And Adorable) Side Hustle
More than 30% of Americans have a side hustle today, and while many of these gigs are computer-based, this particularly fun one will take you outdoors.
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The Easy Trick That Can Help You Save Money When Buying Coffee
The National Coffee Association reports Americans are drinking specialty coffee at a 13-year high; the average cost for a cup of coffee today is $6 to $7.
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How Much Money A-List Actors Really Make From Rerun Residuals
How much an actor can earn from residuals (a form of royalty payment) largely depends on their contracts, something only A-list actors can really negotiate.
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Financial Considerations In A Divorce, According To A Family Law Attorney
When it comes to money matters and divorce, people often aren't aware of what they can and cannot do, or what they should do during the legal process.
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Can You Talk About Pay With Your Coworkers?
Pay transparency laws are becoming more prevalent, but they're not yet everywhere, leaving many employees to wonder where they stand as far as pay equity.
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You've Been Warned: Traveling With This Type Of Credit Card Will Cost You
Per Statista, nearly 49 million Americans traveled abroad in 2023. For these travelers, hopefully they had the right type of credit card with them.
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These Grocery Items Have Some Of The Highest Store Markups
While food inflation has settled at around 2.2% for 2024, certain items at the grocery store, like baked goods, still see higher markups than others.
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Major Red Flags You Should Look Out For In An Employer
Looking for a new job isn't typically a fun process, but you'll be better off going forward if you keep an eye out for these troubling signs.
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Vampire Energy: Is Leaving Your Phone Charger Plugged In Costing You?
While vampire energy, aka standby power or phantom power, is absolutely real, is your phone charger really the worst of your home's energy suckers?
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Here's How Many More Jobs Younger Generations Will Have In Their Lifetime
Gen Zers, along with millennials, are forecast to change jobs far more frequently in their lifetime than baby boomers and Generation X did. This is why.
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5 Of The Best Budgeting Apps To Help Manage Your Money
Meeting financial goals requires budgeting, and while people can tackle this on their own, tech can help with streamlining the process and staying on track.
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What The 'Click To Cancel' Rule Means For You & Your Wallet
Most households have multiple subscriptions, and it's easy to forget about one (two) in a busy month. For these, a new rule aims to make it easier to cancel.
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The Home Depot's Latest Prediction Could Be A Warning Sign For The Economy
Given the kinds of products sold at the Home Depot, it stands to reason that any shift in consumer spending could be a clue about the economy overall
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