Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities
The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)
May 16, 2024 03:45 PM EDT
Are Meme Stocks a Risky Bet or a Chance for Big Gains?
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Buying Returned Items in Bin Stores Gives You Up to 80% Discount
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Mar 22, 2024 10:23 AM EDT
The American Dream on Hold: What It Would Really Take to Make Homes
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Mar 22, 2024 11:20 AM EDT
Hidden Fees Alert! Restaurants Charging Up to $100 Just to Hold Your Table
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Mar 22, 2024 10:09 AM EDT
Reddit's IPO Launch: A Viral Surge Beyond Memes
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Mar 21, 2024 01:56 PM EDT
Credit Score Danger Zone! Rising Missed Payments Threaten Your Borrowing Power
According to FICO statistics, average credit scores have dropped somewhat to 717 for the first time in ten years. The average score in 2023 was 718.
Mar 21, 2024 11:50 AM EDT
Safe Places to Buy Silver Bars and Coins for Your Investment Portfolio
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Mar 21, 2024 06:12 AM EDT
Promoted Without a Paycheck? The Rise of the "Dry Promotion" and What to Do About It
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Mar 21, 2024 10:53 AM EDT
Why You Should Become a Sneakerhead
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Mar 20, 2024 03:36 PM EDT
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Mar 20, 2024 07:50 AM EDT
Strategies to Reduce Swipe Charges All Year Round
If customers used credit cards to purchase gifts on Valentine's Day, they probably had to pay high fees.
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Check Your Mailbox! Relief for Consumers Scammed by Fake Health Insurance
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Mar 20, 2024 06:02 AM EDT