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As Americans, it's easy to think that we know everything about our country. We took history classes and learned a lot about the birth and growth of the nation. However, that doesn't mean we know all there is to know about America. Here are ten potentially surprising things many people don't know … [Read more...] about Land of the Unaware: 10 Surprising Things Most Americans Don’t Know About America

We all have to pay a utility bill. With the cold weather months upon us you might be looking for ways to ease the budgetary pain. Thankfully, by following a few simple steps you can claw back some savings to apply towards other areas of your budget. Here are 13 easy ways to lower your utility … [Read more...] about Escape the Utility Bill Trap: 13 Easy Ways to Spend Less on Electricity

The signs have been showing for years. Democracy is on the decline, both here in the United States and worldwide. In fact, Reuters reports that half of the world's countries are experiencing democratic declines. Similar is true in the US as well, with countless people losing faith in institutions … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Silent Threat: 10 Actionable Ways to Protect Democracy

A lot of people believe they need to be financial experts to master their money. This holds a lot of people back from achieving their financial goals. Thankfully, following a few basic steps can help you optimize your finances. However, you must first break some bad financial habits to put … [Read more...] about Money Mistakes You Can’t Afford: 10 Financial Habits it Pays to Break Today

Gen Z receives a lot of flack from older generations. Some of it has a basis, but like any other generation, much of it is based purely on stereotypes. Here are 11 common tropes about Gen Z that are little more than falsehood. All They Do is Job Hop A common misconception about Gen Z is that … [Read more...] about Busting Gen Z Myths: 11 Tired Stereotypes That Are Far From Reality

It's never an enjoyable experience to deal with debt collectors. Yes, they have a job to do but not every collector is necessarily on the up and up. On occasion, they may like to use some shady tactics to get cash from you. Thankfully, there are some limits on what they can legally do. These are 12 … [Read more...] about Your Shield Against Debt Collectors: 12 Actions They Can’t Legally Take

With the holiday season in full swing, it's tempting to forego looking at your finances. If your house is in order, that's fine, but for many, that's not the case. Putting off financial fixes is rarely a good thing, especially when you're struggling. With 2024 right around the corner, here are … [Read more...] about The Clock is Ticking: 10 Last-Minute Financial Fixes for a Worry-Free 2024

The holidays are often full of parties and yummy food. While fun, it can often lead to unwanted weight gain. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid gaining weight without sacrificing too much. Here are ten practical ways to stay fit during the holidays and avoid regret come January. Portion … [Read more...] about Escape the Festive Fluff: 10 Simple Ways to Stay Fit During the Holidays

Not everyone is the biggest fan of Walmart. It's tough to deny the fact the store is a top option to find money-saving deals. However, it's not always the best choice. In my testing, there are some items you should purchase elsewhere. Here are 13 items that may want to avoid putting in your shopping … [Read more...] about Buyer Beware: 13 Items You Should Steer Clear of When Shopping at Walmart

Looking back as an adult, it can be surprising to remember things that used to terrify you as a kid. In a recent online discussion, people shared what used to frighten them as children. Here are ten things they say frightened them the most. Going to the Bathroom At Night A lot of childhood … [Read more...] about I Can’t Believe I Used to Think That!: 10 Things That Frightened Us As Kids

A 401k is a terrific option to save money for retirement. Putting money in one helps reduce your taxable income and you often receive a match from your employer. Unfortunately, more people are taking cash out of their 401k plans to help make ends meet. There are typically better choices. These are … [Read more...] about Don’t Rob Your Future: 11 Wiser Alternatives to Taking a 401k Loan

In a recent online discussion, the topic of conversation was predatory business practices that shouldn't be legal but somehow are. Chances are you've wondered how some of these things are legal, too. Here are ten predatory businesses that shouldn't be legal but are. Ticketmaster Pretty much … [Read more...] about Shady But Legal: 10 Predatory Businesses That Shouldn’t Be Legal