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7 sneaky ways hotels trick you into paying more during your stay

It turns out this isn’t the only trick hotels have up their sleeves to con us into paying more. What popular and little-known schemes should we beware of? … Read More

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Americans would give more to charity, but they already spent it

Americans give to charity, but one thing holds them back from giving more – debt, according to a new Lending Tree survey. Read More

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How much of your paycheck you should spend vs save

So when you get your paycheck, start by eating the frog. That means: pay your bills, first. Sounds pretty “Captain Obvious,” right? … Read More

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Tips to navigate salary-based interview questions

If you’ve done your research on what you want and what the company wants, navigating the salary questions should be easy sailing. Read More

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10 reasons you (think you) don’t need life insurance

There’s something to be said for talking to a real human . . . but that person may offer you more expensive or complicated types of insurance than you want. Read More

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5 effective ways to save $30,000 in a year

Financial expert and CEO of Coastal Wealth Jeremy Straub explains the recommendation for anyone is this formula if you want to save $30,000 a year. Read More

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How much $100 is really worth in each state

Your money goes farther in certain parts of the country. You’ll pay less for lots of things in some states and many rural areas. Read More

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There’s a lot of Millennial millionaires and this is where they live in the US

Experts predicted Millennials’ net worth is expected to rise by as much as five times by 2030 due to the “Great Transfer of Wealth.” … Read More

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How Americans spend their money, in one chart

While this chart shows the averages across all American consumer units, earnings and spending vary by factors such as location, gender, and age group. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.