Category: Articles

The 7 Worst Things You Can Buy at a Dollar Store

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018

Dollar stores lure us in with their rock-bottom prices, but not everything is a bargain. We suggest you steer clear of these items.

8 Things Retirees Can Get for Almost Nothing

Melissa Neiman on October 21, 2018

There are many ways for seniors to get cheap — and even free — entertainment and services.

21 Things You Should Always Buy at a Dollar Store

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018

The dollar store is the most amazing place to find bargains for certain purchases.

4 Bank Accounts With Perks for Savers Age 50 and Older

Elizabeth Lotts on October 21, 2018

These checking accounts offer exclusive discounts and other perks — including interest — to customers age 50 and older.

28 Ways Baby Oil Saves You Money

Donna Freedman on October 21, 2018

Here’s why this emollient for infants belongs in the home of every financially shrewd adult.

8 Products Under $20 That Make Dinnertime Easier

Melissa Neiman on October 21, 2018

These eight items can help you save time while making meals that are nutritious and inexpensive.

7 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Never Have Enough to Retire

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 21, 2018

Planning for retirement savings to last until you are 90 or older is a daunting job. Make these errors, and the task goes from “difficult” to “impossible.”

Your Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card — Plus Cash Back on Everything You Buy

Moshe Berman on October 20, 2018

Talk about a win-win: Get up to 40 percent cash back — plus a chance to be one of five lucky readers to win a $100 Visa gift card.

8 Handy Household Uses for Coffee

Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2018

Coffee is good for much more than a morning caffeine jolt. Here’s how to enlist coffee beans, leftover grounds and even plants in an array of helpful household hacks.

These Are the Best Deals on New — and Older — iPhones

Tina Chang on October 20, 2018

If you love iPhones, this is the season for you. Here are fantastic deals on new and old devices from Apple.

15 Things You Once Could Buy for Under $1

Emmet Pierce on October 19, 2018

Nostalgia is fun, whether you remember the fabulous ’50s or just wish you did. Care to guess how many full-sized candy bars you’d get for $1 back then?

6 Silly Ways to Wreck Your Credit Without Realizing It

Chris Kissell on October 19, 2018

A tumbling credit score is deadly serious, but the way you arrive at such a free fall can be downright silly.

10 Creepy Things That Can Murder Your Home’s Value

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 19, 2018

From paranormal activity to slime — it’s downright frightening how these things could affect a property’s sale price.

Get Up to 60,000 Bonus Points While Shopping for the Holidays

Money Talks News on October 19, 2018

These credit card offers help you to wring more rewards and other perks out of your seasonal spending.

8 Things More Likely to Happen to You Than Winning Friday’s Lottery

Money Talks News on October 18, 2018

Thinking of buying a Mega Millions ticket? Read this list, and you may reconsider.

6 Signs You Should Hire a Pro for a Home Improvement Project

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 18, 2018

Deciding to go DIY can be costly — or disastrous — in some cases. Learn when to put down the tools and call in a pro.

7 Reasons You Don’t Need Life Insurance

Emmet Pierce on October 18, 2018

Life insurance can be vital to your financial stability — but it also can be a waste of money. In these situations, it can hurt you more than it helps.