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4 Kirkland Products at Costco Everyone Should Try at Least Once
Costco's signature brand offers a wide selection of quality products. Read on to learn about four that are definitely worth the money.
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3 Ways to Get Your Costco Annual Membership for Free
Costco makes it easy to get an annual membership for free. Learn how you can do it year after year.
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Here's Why I'm Not Buying My Next Set of Tires at Costco
Costco Tires is a go-to tire shop for a lot of people, and for good reason, but it's not for me. Find out why I …
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3 Signs You Should Not Set Foot in Your Local Aldi
Shopping at Aldi could be a great way to save money. But read on to see why you may want to steer clear.
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10 Kirkland Products Every Costco Member Should Try in September 2024
Costco's store brand, Kirkland Signature, can help you save money on everything from socks to snacks. See our picks for the best Kirkland products this …
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3 Reasons to Cancel Your Sam's Club Membership This October
Should you keep your Sam's Club membership this month or let it go? Read on to find out.
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Forget About Adding to Your Savings Account. Here's What You Should Be Doing Instead
Adding money to a savings account isn't always the right financial move. See why you may be better off putting your money somewhere else.
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These Are the 5 Best Cars for Retirees
Whether you're downsizing or upgrading, there are lots of great models out there. Read on to find out which ones are the best for retirement.
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Here's the Average Savings Account Balance for Middle-Class Americans
It's important to have enough savings to prepare for unexpected expenses and upcoming purchases. See how much the average American has saved.
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10 Member's Mark Products Every Sam's Club Member Should Try
A big part of saving big at Sam's Club includes its popular house brand Member's Mark. See which products you should try first.
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4 Signs You Shouldn't Set Foot in Kohl's
Kohl's has more stores than any other department store in the U.S., but it's not for everyone. Here's how you can know it's time to …
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5 New Brands Are Coming to Kohl's Stores
Love Kohl's? Be on the lookout for these brands that are hitting the shelves.
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The Average Cost of Car Ownership
Estimates put the real cost of car ownership at around $12,000 per year. See a full breakdown here.
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How Natural Disasters Impact the Personal Finances of Americans
Each year, more than 20 weather events cost the economy 1 billion dollars or more. Read on to learn how this affects Americans' wallets.
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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
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2024 Financial Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health Survey
Financial anxiety is widespread among Americans. Get the latest data and strategies to cope with financial stress here.
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Survey: Most Believe They're Overpaying for Their Subscriptions
Fifty-seven percent of respondents think they’re paying too much for subscriptions. Learn more about the data uncovered in our 2024 Subscription Sanity survey.
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Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State
Americans shelled out $95.5 billion on lottery tickets in 2021 and earned a prize payout of $64.3 billion. Find out if playing the lottery is …
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Subscribers Drive Spotify and Disney
Nov. 15, 2024
It’s that magical time of year before the holidays where you still have time to catch up on retirement contributions for 2024 and get yourself …
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Is ESPN Undisruptable?
Nov. 14, 2024
The future is growing brighter, and more efficient, for the entertainment giant. (00:13) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Highlights from Disney’s quarter. - …
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1 Restaurant = $51 Million
Nov. 13, 2024
Cava stock is up nearly 270% since the start of the year. Does its valuation make any sense? (00:13) Tim Beyers and Mary Long discuss: …
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Shopify’s Comeback Story
Nov. 12, 2024
The e-commerce giant is proving that growth can forgive past valuation sins. (00:26) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why investors are cheering Shopify’s …
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The Antidote to Euphoria? Normal.
Nov. 11, 2024
When companies or crypto go parabolic, force yourself to think: what does normal look like? (00:13) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Bitcoin blowing …
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“Pretty soon we’ll all be trillionaires, or whatever.”
Nov. 10, 2024
While the storylines in crypto have gone quieter, coin prices have not. Zeke Faux is the author of “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise …
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