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Hobbies are fun. They help people express themselves, find new interests, meet new people and make life more interesting. Unfortunately, there are hobbies people would love to try but just can't afford. Here are ten hobbies that remain frustratingly out of reach for many people. Being a … [Read more...] about Just Out of Reach: 10 Fun Hobbies That People Just Can’t Afford to Try Anymore

Cutting expenses is a smart way to achieve financial freedom. If you want to get your spending under control and have enough left over each month to put toward your financial goals, make sure you avoid these false frugalities that can derail your efforts. Buying Something Because it's On … [Read more...] about Money Matters: Avoid These 11 False Frugalities When Cutting Expenses

While the internet is great and has made it easier to learn about anything you want and made us more globally connected, there are some things from the pre-internet days that are greatly missed by those who experienced them. In a recent online discussion, people who were around before the … [Read more...] about Longing For Yesterday: 11 Things People Wish Would Return From the Pre-internet Days

It's impossible to stop the march of time, but you can slow down the aging process somewhat. A key part of that is making wise choices about what you eat. Superfoods are a great choice to add into your diet. Here are 11 of the top superfoods you can eat today to help you look and feel … [Read more...] about Age-Defying Eats: 11 Superfoods That Can Help You Look and Feel Younger

I've been a frugal living expert for over a decade, and believe there are a lot of options to save money without sacrificing too much. But, I don't practice frugality in all areas of my life. In fact, some things I refuse to be cheap about. These are 14 things in life my family and I won't abstain … [Read more...] about I’m a Frugality Expert and These Are 14 Things I Never Skimp On

Purchasing a car is often the second largest investment people make. It makes sense that many people want to extend the life of their car to avoid a nasty monthly payment. Here are 11 simple tips to follow to make your car last longer. Wash It Regularly It may seem odd, but washing your … [Read more...] about Drive Smarter, Not Harder: 11 Foolproof Tip to Make Your Car Last Longer

It's more important than ever to save money. Shopping at a dollar store is a fantastic way to do that, but not every item is a good value. Here are 13 items my family buys at the dollar store to stretch our budget that you might want to consider too. Greeting Cards Who wants to spend $5+ for a … [Read more...] about Dollar Store Secrets Revealed: 13 Deals You Can’t Pass Up

In a country of such wealth, there are many people still living in poverty. Reports indicate nearly 40 million Americans, or 12 percent of the population, live in poverty. This disparity leaves many people, especially super-wealthy individuals, out of touch with what it's like to live without. In … [Read more...] about Inequality Uncovered: 13 Things Wealthy People Don’t Understand About Poverty

Living in a larger city provides a lot of opportunities. However, many big metro areas also have a high cost of living. You can live in a cheaper city without sacrificing a lot benefits. In a recent online discussion, people shared their favorite cities that are less expensive than New York or LA, … [Read more...] about Live Large on a Small Budget: 15 Cities Cheaper and Better Than NY, LA, and Chicago

Being frugal is a great way to save money and achieve your financial goals. Some would say it's impossible to achieve financial independence without frugality. However, people can sometimes take it too far into unhealthy behavior. Here are 15 times someone mistook cheapskate behavior for … [Read more...] about Money-Saving Madness: 15 Times Cheapskate Behavior Took Frugality Too Far

A lifetime of unparalleled investing success has made Warren Buffett one of the wealthiest people in the world. He got rich the right way - by practicing wise money-saving strategies. Here are 11 for you to follow to live a wealthy live like Warren Buffett. He Buys When Everyone Else is … [Read more...] about Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead: 11 Money-Saving Strategies to Live By

We all have TV shows that we love to watch time and again. While they vary for each of us, some TV series have broad appeal. In a recent discussion online, people shared their favorite TV shows to binge over and over. Here are 11 of their most common responses. Severance Apple TV is running … [Read more...] about Get Hooked: 11 Most Binge-Worthy TV Shows to Watch, According to the Internet

Having goals is an important part of life. Unfortunately, we can often get in our own way when we betray our efforts with bad money habits. If you want to achieve your goals, here are 15 bad habits you need to avoid along the way. Using a Credit Card to Pay Your Bills This bad money habit … [Read more...] about Money Mistakes Revealed: 15 Bad Money Habits to Abandon ASAP

Retirement is a fun time. It's also one that can be extremely expensive. Making wise moves is essential to survive this time and not go broke. Here are 13 financial mistakes to avoid in your retirement years. Overspending It's likely that you aren't creating new cash flow now that in … [Read more...] about Don’t Go Broke In Retirement: Avoid These 13 Money Mistakes to Stay Afloat

During his first tenure as President, Donald Trump did many things that left people concerned about the direction he was taking America. After ending his time in the Oval Office, he has his sights set on returning. Here are 12 things Donald Trump claims to want to do if he is re-elected. Expand … [Read more...] about Hold Onto Your Hats: 12 Troubling Things Donald Trump Plans to Do If Re-elected In 2024

Frugality is a great way to cut costs. However, not every frugal tip you follow won't work in the way you want. In a recent online conversation, people discussed frugal practices that often backfire. Here are 11 of their worst offenders. 1. Growing Your Food Everyone knows the frugal person … [Read more...] about Frugal Flops: 11 Money-Saving Strategies That Turn Into Financial Blunders

Receiving calls from debt collectors is not a fun experience. While they're just doing their jobs, they're the last people you want to deal with. Thankfully, there are some limits on what they can say or do to you. If you have debt collectors hounding you, here are 12 things you must know to … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Intimidated! 12 Things Debt Collectors Can’t Do to You

Sometimes the truth is painful. Still, it's important to face the facts, because until we do, nothing can change. Retail workers see people at their best, at their worst and everything in between. And they see how people behave every single day. Some took to an online forum to share stereotypes … [Read more...] about Retail Workers Tell All: These 12 Stereotypes About Boomers Are Actually True

Some of the best family memories come from road trips. Or, road trips with friends. Whatever stage of life you're in and whatever time of year, here are 11 road trips that you can enjoy on any budget. PCH There's not much more iconic than the Pacific Coast Highway. You can ride this beauty … [Read more...] about Find Your Next Adventure: 11 Budget Road Trips Anyone Can Enjoy This Fall

We tend to think expensive equals better when it comes to the purchases we make. But, that's not always the case. Here are 11 instances where buying something under $50 changed people's lives for the better. Pillow Don't skimp on your pillow. One person noted "I've reached the age where … [Read more...] about Epic Under $50 Finds: 12 Purchases That Really Changed People’s Lives

Some professions receive a lot of respect. They're people you don't mind dealing with. Then, there are professions that just feel slimy and don't garner much respect. In a recent online conversation, people shared professions they have zero respect for. Here are ten of their most common … [Read more...] about 10 Professions That Attract the Worst People

If you read the headlines, you may think San Francisco or New York are the most dangerous cities in the United States. Numerous reports reveal that's simply not the case. In fact, neither of them is on any list of dangerous cities. In fact, many large metros don't crack the top ten. A recent … [Read more...] about 13 Most Dangerous Cities In the U.S.: LA and New York Don’t Make the Cut!

Do you love spending time with your car and need to earn a little extra money? Believe it or not you can make money on the side while spending time with cats. If you need to pad your budget, here are ten fun jobs that let you work with cats. Animal Adoption Specialist Cats deserve to have a … [Read more...] about Unlock Your Paw-some Potential: 10 Jobs for Cat Lovers

Is there anything better than a tasty, delicious sandwich? Especially, one that you don't have to make yourself! There are some things that can ruin that delicious sandwich though. People recently took to an online forum to discuss what can instantly ruin an otherwise amazing sandwich. Here's eleven … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Delicious: 11 Things That Instantly Ruin a Sandwich

Myths have been around for millennia. Some are ridiculously beyond belief and need to go away, while others can be difficult to discern from the truth. In a recent discussion online, commenters shares myths they believe people need to stop falling for. Here are 12 of their top choices. Cracking … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Fooled Anymore: 12 Myths You Must Stop Believing Now

Money lessons aren't taught in schools and it's a real shame because children are growing up into adults without basic financial literacy they need. Here are ten money lessons you might be surprised to learn aren't taught in schools. How to Open a Bank Account Opening a bank account is vital … [Read more...] about Schools Aren’t Teaching These Critical Money Lessons And They Need to Because Children Are Struggling

It's hard to believe, but the holidays will be here before you know it. The last thing you want is to put your holiday spending on credit cards and end up with a nasty bill come January. If you haven't saved money throughout the year for your end-of-year spending, don't fret. Earning cash before … [Read more...] about Christmas Cheer: 12 Surefire Ways to Make Extra Money Before the Holidays

Making money while you sleep sounds way too good to be true, right? Well, it is possible. Passive income is the best kind of income because while it takes time and effort to set up, once it gets going, you continue to make money without having to actively work on it. If making money while you … [Read more...] about Wake up Wealthier: 13 Genius Tips to Make Money in Your Sleep

Everyone likes to hide their blemishes. However, some things simply can't be covered up. The same is true of history. Despite our discomfort of the truth, some things can't be left by the wayside. In a recent conversation online, people discussed ugly historical facts that no one likes to talk … [Read more...] about Unmasking the Past: 11 Historical Facts No One Likes to Discuss

Are you struggling to make ends meet and at a loss of what you can do to get on track? Cutting expenses is one of the most important things you can do to right the ship. Thankfully, there are many ways to save that don't require significant sacrifice. In a recent conversation online, people shared … [Read more...] about No Pain, All Gain: 11 Frugal Tips to Save Money Without Sacrificing a Thing