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This Is What Happens When You Leave a Lot of Money in Your Savings Account
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3 Reasons Not to Buy Gas at Costco
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3 Little-Known Perks of Costco Optical
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Ranked: The Top 4 Kirkland Products at Costco
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You Can Earn Over $1,000 a Month With These 7 Remote Side Jobs
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Forget 5% CDs. Here's a Much Better Way to Grow Your Money
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Prediction: Here's Where CD Rates Are Headed Over the Next Year
Nobody has a crystal ball that can predict interest rates. But read on for my best educated prediction.
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How Rich Are You Compared to Others in Your Age Range?
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This Is the Most Disappointing Thing About Buying Gas at Sam's Club
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3 Things You Shouldn't Buy at Costco -- Even if the Prices Can't Be Beat
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4 Kirkland Products at Costco Everyone Should Try at Least Once
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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
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Survey: Car Insurance Shopping Preferences and Trends
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