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Even though it's overpriced and crawling with people, I still believe Disneyland in Anaheim, California is the happiest place on earth. Having grown up visiting it with my parents, then taking my now-husband there on our first date, and now visiting often with our children, I've discovered a number … [Read more...] about Unveiling Disneyland’s Secret Treasures: 12 Hidden Gems to Uncover During Your Next Visit

As much as we fantasize about growing older and having more freedom, the path to adulthood is a long and treacherous one. To help make your transition easier, here are ten tips that serve as a handbook when you’re promoted to the grown-up leagues. 1. You Don’t Have To Do It All Alone One of … [Read more...] about How to Adult Like a Pro: 10 Game-Changing Tips

It’s no secret that humans are the epitome of stupidity, but some stories just make you wonder what went wrong with our evolution to bring us to this moment in time. People just leave you in utter disbelief, making you realize that you’re surrounded by a bunch of idiots. Here are eleven stories from … [Read more...] about 11 Unbelievable Stories of Human Stupidity That Will Leave You Shocked

Purchasing a new set of tires is something all car owners have to do on occasion. Unfortunately, it typically seems to happen at the worst time as well. Buying tires isn't a cheap endeavor, as Consumer Reports reports the average set of tires costs between $460 and nearly $1,300. Knowing where to … [Read more...] about Don’t Get Rolled Over: 11 Top Retailers to Buy Tires For Less

The saying "One good turn deserves another" might not always be correct, especially concerning movie sequels. Some movies capture our hearts, and we want to see more. The producers see this need and sense an opportunity to make more money, so they bring back the cast, get the cameras rolling, and … [Read more...] about Cinematic Missteps: 11 Sequels That Should Have Stayed on the Cutting Room Floor

With rising costs it's more important than ever to save money. Many American families are struggling and it's easy for most to believe that there's little way to improve their finances. Thankfully, that's not the case. There are many ways to reduce your expenses, you just have to know where to look. … [Read more...] about Saving Made Simple: 12 Painless Ways to Save Money When You’re Not Good at it

Sometimes, all you need in life is a nice cup of tea, a warm blanket, and a good book to complete the vibes. And sometimes, you may have so many books, and none of them feel cozy. Well, lucky for you, members of an online book form have joined as one to share some of their favorite cozy books. … [Read more...] about 11 Cozy Book Recommendations for Comfortable Reading Escapes

A growing number of Americans are struggling to make ends meet. More and more reports state that families are dealing with increased levels of debt and are making little headway in achieving their financial goals. Even if that's not your situation, regularly revisiting your expenses is a good … [Read more...] about Escape the Money Trap: 12 Needless Expenses That Are Derailing Your Budget

Going on vacation is a fantastic way to recharge and spend time with friends and family. Unfortunately, it's also expensive to go on a trip. NerdWallet reports that travel costs are up ten percent from the end of 2019. This can make it problematic to stay within budget if you have limited resources. … [Read more...] about Avoid Regret: 12 Simple Ways to Have a Fun and Budget-Friendly Vacation

Do you have that one relative who keeps giving away bundles of clothing and home decor to you for no reason? Fortunately, you’re not alone. During an online discussion, members discovered strategies to delicately handle the matter and prevent well-meaning relatives from creating a clutter of … [Read more...] about 10 Delicate Ways To Approach Requesting No More Material Things

Several months ago my wife awoke one morning to see that her Facebook account had been comprised overnight. The hackers then gained connection to our business page. Worse yet, our business page had our credit card details. The morning raged on, learning they were able to get into a second account. … [Read more...] about The Aftermath: 12 Things to Do After Being a Victim of Identity Theft

Fees are something we all must face in life. Many companies use them to use them to fatten their bottom lines. We pay hundreds of billions in fees annually. For example, CNBC reports Americans paid $164 billion in credit card fees alone. That doesn't even touch other areas where we may pay a fee. … [Read more...] about Budget Breakers You Need to Avoid: 11 Fees You Should Stop Paying Today

If a cat has nine lives, one has to wonder how many Donald Trump has. The twice-impeached former President has a stranglehold on the Republican Party and is viewed by most as the presumptive nominee in 2024. While it may defy logic, there are legitimate reasons he will win the presidency again. … [Read more...] about Trump 2024: 10 Real Reasons Why Donald Trump Could Win the Presidency Again

We all have TV shows we love to watch. It's possible we may even watch the show multiple times because we love them so much. However, when you hear from a friend that you just have to watch a particular show. You give it a try, then you realize you simply don't get why so many people love the show. … [Read more...] about Remote Control Rebellion: 11 Acclaimed TV Shows People Won’t Watch

Frugality commonly gets a bad rap. People hear the term and they believe it means you reuse your dental floss and other extreme actions. That's not what it means to be frugal. Frugality allows you to spend in line with your values, allowing you an opportunity to achieve your financial goals. Here … [Read more...] about Escape the Money Trap: 10 Simple Frugal Habits to Transform Your Finances

Cheapskates often get a bad rap. People view them as misers that do nothing enjoyable in life. While that may be true in some instances, it's also often a misguided stereotype. In fact, super frugal people typically follow sound financial ideals that truly allow them to optimize their finances. This … [Read more...] about Financial Freedom Awaits: 11 Things Cheapskates Avoid And You Should Too

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

It's not uncommon for baby boomers and millennials not to see eye to eye. They often clash, as many generations commonly do. However, strife doesn't always define the relationship. In some cases, the two groups can find common ground. In an online forum, commenters shared times where the two groups … [Read more...] about Unexpected Allies: 11 Surprising Areas Where Boomers and Millennials Agree

We all have nostalgic items from our lives that just up and disappeared. In a recent online discussion, the topic was which nostalgic items people miss the most. Here are ten things many people wish would come back. Dollar Menu Up until 2020, just about every fast-food restaurant had a … [Read more...] about Still Mourning the Loss: 10 Nostalgic Items We All Wish Would Come Back