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    Jason Zweig’s 2015 Skepticism Meets Record Prices for Gold in 2025

    Romolo Tavani / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When gold prices slumped in 2015, Jason Zweig, the Wall Street Journal columnist...
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    Trump’s 100% China Tariffs Could Double Prices for Consumers

    Tama2u / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. President Trump announced on Friday that he’ll impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese...
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    Why you should identify your financial non-priorities

    It’s commonly said that you can afford anything but you can’t afford everything. That might not be entirely true. There are certainly some things that I (and probably you) couldn’t buy even if we used every dollar we had. But the sentiment is so true. We all make choices daily about what to...
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    Wage Garnishment Laws by State (2025)

    If you’ve ever wondered how much of your paycheck a creditor can legally take, you’re not alone. Wage garnishment laws vary depending on where you live, and each state sets its own limits on how… The post Wage Garnishment Laws by State (2025) appeared first on Crediful.
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    Can a Debt Collector Garnish Your Wages? Here’s What to Know

    Wage garnishment happens when a debt collector or creditor takes part of your paycheck to collect money you owe. It’s legal—but only under certain conditions. In most cases, a court must sign off before any… The post Can a Debt Collector Garnish Your Wages? Here’s What to Know appeared first on...
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    9 Ways to Avoid Price Hikes Due to Tariffs

    Stock-Asso / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s tariffs are expected to raise the price of just about everything we import. The United States is the world’s largest importer, so that pair of sneakers, your new coffee maker and even fresh produce are expected to come with a higher price...
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    10 Streaming TV Bundles to Replace Cable and Fit Every Budget

    Ivanko80 / Shutterstock.com On a whim, I tallied up the monthly payments for all the streaming TV services I currently get free through my job at CableTV.com. My calculator spat out a shocking figure: $619.28. While cleaning up the coffee I spit out, I thought, What if I had to pay these bills...
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    Where to Get a Low-Cost or Free Mammogram

    Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock.com One of the best ways to stop breast cancer in its tracks is early detection. Though every woman should do breast self-exams each month, women over 40 are advised to get a mammogram every one to two years. If you’re younger than 40 but have risk factors for breast...
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    I Pay $1,800 for Daycare on a $4,200 Salary—but Still Save $570 Monthly

    Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. My monthly reality: $4,200 income, $1,800 daycare bill, $900 rent. The math...
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    Boomer Retires at 62, Reveals What He Did at Age 45 That Changed Everything

    Perfect Wave / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Dave Peterson never earned more than $78,000 a year, yet he clocked out for good the...
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    10 Times You’re Darn Right to Be a Cheapskate

    antoniodiaz / Shutterstock.com Nobody wants to be labeled a cheapskate. But sometimes, it makes good financial sense to purchase a cheaper option if you can. A high price tag doesn’t necessarily make something better. Often, low-cost items will serve your needs just as well. Or, the...
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    Here’s How to Tell When Dollar Tree Is About to Hike Prices (Again)

    Sheena_Waldron / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Red stickers usually mean sales, clearance, or discounts. At Dollar Tree, those...
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    Term vs. permanent life insurance: How to choose what’s right for you

    Life insurance can protect your loved ones financially after you’re gone, but picking the right kind can protect your wallet even when you’re alive. Generally, there are two kinds of life insurance: term life insurance and permanent life insurance. Permanent life insurance provides lifelong...
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    Is Your State on the Brink of Recession?

    koya979 / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. The economic storm clouds gathering over nearly half of America’s states have financial...
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    Where to Find Free or Cheap Tacos on Tuesday

    kitzzeh / Shutterstock.com Taco ’bout some great deals! It’s “crunch time” for taco lovers everywhere. National Taco Day is on Oct. 7, and many restaurants are offering deals to celebrate one of the all-time favorite Mexican foods. (In 2024, National Taco Day officially changed from October 4...
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    10 Jean Chatzky-Inspired Money Moves to Make Now

    Nattakorn_Maneerat / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Most of us know we should save more and spend less. But Jean Chatzky, longtime...
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    Why You Might Want to Postpone Your Next Charity Donation Until 2026

    fizkes / Shutterstock.com For years, many people who donate to charity or give a tithe to their place of worship have been unable to deduct it on their tax returns. That’s because the federal income tax deduction for charitable contributions is an itemized deduction. So it’s only available to...
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    What Do Dave, Suze, Jean, Clark and Ramit Have in Common?

    Elena Elisseeva / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, Jean Chatzky, Clark Howard and Ramit Sethi have become...
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    18 Strategies for Stretching Your Grocery Budget

    Stock-Asso / Shutterstock.com The trend for extreme budget meal planning was popularized by Leanne Brown in her book Good and Cheap, developed primarily for those using SNAP (food stamp) benefits. At the time the book was written, the budget was $4 a day. When I heard about the project, I...
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    15 of the Best Prime Deals to Shop on Wednesday

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