Money Talks

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    5 Red Flags That The Retirement Money’s On Fire

    Saving for retirement is no easy feat. Now more than ever, people are hard-pressed to stow their acorns away in…

    Saving for retirement is no easy feat. Now more than ever, people are hard-pressed to stow their acorns away in a world that is aggressively overpriced. No kidding, when someone mentions that they just retired, it’s a definite “good for…

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    14 Pricey Fishing Lures That Are Big Money Catches

    It turns out that in the world of fishing gear, there are numerous kinds of high value items available for…

    It turns out that in the world of fishing gear, there are numerous kinds of high value items available for collecting and using. Yeah, fishing lures can reel in some crazy cash grabs, and if you’re lucky enough to be…

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    12 Everyday Purchases That Are Becoming Financial Traps for Americans

    For many Americans, financial trouble doesn’t start with a major expense, a job loss, or an emergency. Sometimes, it starts…

    For many Americans, financial trouble doesn’t start with a major expense, a job loss, or an emergency. Sometimes, it starts with daily purchases. A monthly subscription, a food delivery, or a few small payments on a new gadget can eat…

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    15 Things Americans Can No Longer Afford on a Middle-Class Salary

    For generations, earning a middle-class salary in the U.S. meant being able to afford a comfortable home, raise a family,…

    For generations, earning a middle-class salary in the U.S. meant being able to afford a comfortable home, raise a family, own a car, and enjoy a few of life’s simple pleasures without worrying much. Today, that dream is becoming harder…

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    15 Old-Fashioned Jobs That Let Americans Make a Good Living Without a College Degree

    For generations, Americans could build a comfortable life without spending four years in college or taking on mountains of student…

    For generations, Americans could build a comfortable life without spending four years in college or taking on mountains of student debt. A high school diploma was often enough to land a job that paid the bills. Today, the job market…

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    10 Comically Lavish Airplane Seats in the World

    There was a time when flying used to be especially fun. Now though, things like delayed and cancelled flights have…

    There was a time when flying used to be especially fun. Now though, things like delayed and cancelled flights have taken on a nightmarish sense of normalcy. These are tricky times we live in, yes. However, if you’re someone who…

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    14 Things a $25,000 House Could Buy in 1970

    In 1970, $25,000 was enough to buy a house in many parts of the U.S. Today, that amount covers a…

    In 1970, $25,000 was enough to buy a house in many parts of the U.S. Today, that amount covers a down payment or a few years of rent, but back…

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    15 Ways People Kept Grocery Bills Low Before Coupon Apps

    Before coupon apps and online price comparisons, families had to find their own ways to save money at the grocery…

    Before coupon apps and online price comparisons, families had to find their own ways to save money at the grocery store. Shopping took more planning, and people learned habits that…

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    15 Things Retirees Could Afford in the 1970s That Cost a Fortune Now

    For many retired people in the 70s, everyday costs were lower, and some things that now take years of saving…

    For many retired people in the 70s, everyday costs were lower, and some things that now take years of saving were easier to afford. Buying a house, taking a family…

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    10 “Old Money Families” Whose Fortunes Stand the Test of Time

    The old money families of this world are a wonder in their own right. It’s really remarkable sometimes just how…

    The old money families of this world are a wonder in their own right. It’s really remarkable sometimes just how resilient, or durable rather, some of the wealth that comprises…

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    15 Things Rich People Buy That Actually Save Them Money

    It is easy to assume that wealthy people spend more because they can afford to. But some of the smartest…

    It is easy to assume that wealthy people spend more because they can afford to. But some of the smartest purchases wealthy people make are less glamorous. Instead of focusing…

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    15 Christmas Gifts Under $5 From the 1960s

    Christmas shopping in the 1960s looked very different from what we know today. Department-store catalogs, neighborhood toy shops, and drugstores…

    Christmas shopping in the 1960s looked very different from what we know today. Department-store catalogs, neighborhood toy shops, and drugstores were packed with affordable gifts that could make a child’s…

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    15 Common Purchases That Have Been Spoiled By Inflation

    Things just aren’t the way they used to be when it comes to reasonable pricing. The cost of living continues…

    Things just aren’t the way they used to be when it comes to reasonable pricing. The cost of living continues its skyrocketing behavior in plenty of places in the world.…

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    16 Professions That Paid Well in the 1980s

    The 1980s were a different time for work and money. Some jobs offered good salaries, stable careers, and the chance…

    The 1980s were a different time for work and money. Some jobs offered good salaries, stable careers, and the chance to support a family. Skilled workers could earn a good…

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    15 Things Americans Pay For Today That Their Grandparents Got for Free

    For many Americans, everyday life has become more expensive as people now pay for things their grandparents often got for…

    For many Americans, everyday life has become more expensive as people now pay for things their grandparents often got for free. From watching movies to using public restrooms, many simple…

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    15 Habits That People With Old Money Don’t Practice

    When it comes to the matter of wealth, not all the fortunes out there are created equal. In fact, some…

    When it comes to the matter of wealth, not all the fortunes out there are created equal. In fact, some of the world’s wealthiest people actually don’t try and go…

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    13 Pricey Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Off Collectibles

    Selling off your varying high-value vintage collectibles can be a grand undertaking. However, if you follow through on it, it’s…

    Selling off your varying high-value vintage collectibles can be a grand undertaking. However, if you follow through on it, it’s a wonderful way to boost your income. No matter if…

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    13 “Junk Items” That People Fork Over Good Coin For

    Take a pause before you go to chuck that assumed “junk item” on in the trash. That miscellaneous item that…

    Take a pause before you go to chuck that assumed “junk item” on in the trash. That miscellaneous item that you think is a junk item could actually be worth…