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Financial experts say: Always buy the cheapest version of these 12 items

Some of the products you're paying extra for are probably the ones you don't need to. Which of these everyday things are you overspending on?

Arvyn Braich May 16, 2026

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15 useless things baby boomers often buy when they retire

We've all got ideas about what retirement should be, but these ridiculous boomer purchases show that investing in a new life doesn't always work out.

Radha Perera May 2, 2026

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10 things frugal boomers won’t spend money on

Over the years, many frugal baby boomers have developed some unique spending habits that help them prioritize practicality & value, teaching them to use their money for what's truly important.

Annika Stepanov April 29, 2026

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Boomers must disconnect these 9 payments from their bank accounts

You could be losing hundreds of dollars a year from autopay fees you forgot you signed up for, from zombie phone bills to duplicate credit monitoring services.

Radha Perera April 29, 2026

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Warren Buffett says your retirement isn’t safe until you’ve done 12 things

From paying down your debt to learning to live below your means, here are Buffett’s rules for achieving true safety in retirement.

Radha Perera April 28, 2026

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Warren Buffett’s advice for people over 50

Simplify your finances and enrich your relationships in the second half of life, so that you don’t retire with a wealthy bank account and an empty nest, says Buffet.

Radha Perera April 24, 2026

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10 controversial ways people avoid paying taxes

We all have to deal with taxes and there are some methods of avoiding taxes that are morally questionable at best and illegal at worst.

Annika Stepanov April 16, 2026

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12 household items that are a total rip-off in 2025

Over the years, I have bought many "have to have" household items, but soon realized just how little they were contributing to my day. Smart Trash Cans The idea of…

Annika Stepanov April 15, 2026

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10 things that used to be free but companies now have the nerve to charge for

Here are some things that used to be free or an implicit part of the service, but they’re not free anymore.

Hasthi Wand April 14, 2026

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13 facts about 401(k)s that don’t make sense for many investors

401(k)s are employer-sponsored plans & include some great tax benefits, but there are 13 surprising facts you should know before you invest your life savings in them.

Annika Stepanov April 9, 2026