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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The 5 Most Expensive States To Live In
While you can likely guess a few of the most expensive states, a few others might surprise you, as well as their reasons for having such a high cost of living.
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What Is A Stock Market Bubble?
When it comes to speculative bubbles, what exactly leads them to inflate so rapidly? Here, we take a look at the five stages of a bubble and how they pop.
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Things That Used To Be Free But Now Cost Money
Life is more expensive than ever these days, and that means you often have to pay for certain things that used to cost you nothing.
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What Do All The Symbols On The $1 Bill Actually Mean?
The $1 bill's design, especially its reverse, is filled with meaning. In fact, it took six years and three special committees to come up with the final design.
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The Dark Sides Of TurboTax You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
With a nearly 75% market share, TurboTax and tax preparation seem to go hand in hand. Yet, to make informed decisions, consumers should know the bigger picture.
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Strange Ways People Go Completely Broke
Mismanagement of money is, of course, one way to lose it. Yet, there are other less-obvious ways people have lost their fortunes, offering lessons to learn.
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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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How To Open An IRA
Nearly 42% of U.S. households in 2022 had an IRA. While there's no age limit to open an IRA, there are other rules, like for contributions, you should know.
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The Real Difference Between Regional And National Banks
When choosing between a regional bank and national bank, you'll want to understand certain differences like size, geographic reach, fees, and product offerings.
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Industries With The Highest Failure Rate For Small Businesses
The backbone of the economy, small businesses generate the majority of new jobs. This said, they also face an uphill climb when it comes to sustained success.
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What Really Happens To Your Amazon Returns?
Per Amazon, in 2021, U.S.-based sellers sold 4.1 billion items to customers worldwide. This said, how are returned items for such a vast marketplace processed?
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Are The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Worth The Subscription Price?
Subscriptions are the future of gaming, but Xbox has been in the game since 2017. Today, it offers four plans, led by its all-access tier, Game Pass Ultimate.
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What To Consider Before Buying A Foreclosed Home
If you're considering buying a foreclosed home, note there are unique considerations to this type of property that will change how you go about purchasing one.
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Are The AARP Membership Perks Actually Worth The Price?
In 1999, the American Association of Retired Persons changed its name to simply AARP and opened up its membership. Today, it has nearly 38 million members.
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How Much Does An Investment Banker Make?
Though both are called bankers, an investment banker's job is quite different from that of a personal banker; their compensation is very different, too.
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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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How Much Do Americans Think They Need To Retire Comfortably?
In 2021, one in six Americans, or ~55.6 million, were aged 65 or older, per Census Bureau data. This number is expected to surpass 80 million by 2040.
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What Will Happen To The Housing Market When The Boomers Begin To Die Out?
As Baby Boomers age further into retirement, what happens to their homes will play a significant role in the future housing market.
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The Average Price Of A Wedding Dress May Surprise You
Whether you buy a dress off-the-rack or have your bridal gown custom-made, the price of the dress will make up a relatively large part of your wedding budget.
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The Differences Between A Real Estate Agent, A Realtor, And A Broker Explained
When buying a home, doing homework beforehand can prove helpful. One place to start is understanding common real estate terms, like agent, broker, and Realtor.
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Are The Hertz My Car Subscription Perks Actually Worth The Price?
Car subscriptions began in 2010, but momentum in the market has grown in recent years. Rental car company Hertz has been offering its own, My Car, since 2019.
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The Most Popular Myths About Buying A Home
When starting the homebuying process, it's important to debunk persistent myths. Things change, and what you may have thought to be true may no longer be.
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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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Is TurboTax Premium Actually Worth The Price?
TurboTax offers three different products for do-it-yourself filers. Here, we review the Premium tier for investors, the self-employed, and small business owner.
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