Personal Finance

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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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    10 Instances When Selling Prized Heirlooms Is Wise

    It’s not always the best move to sell the prized family heirlooms but every now and again it can work…

    It’s not always the best move to sell the prized family heirlooms but every now and again it can work out in beautiful ways. Maybe it ends up being an unanticipated, life-changing bag of cash. Or just a chance to…

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    10 Polly Pocket Toys From the 1990s That Are High-Value Treasures

    Anyone who grew up in the ’90s is going to be familiar with one nostalgic toy or another. The Polly…

    Anyone who grew up in the ’90s is going to be familiar with one nostalgic toy or another. The Polly Pocket toys in particular have some serious fans out there, and collectors can get worked up into a serious frenzy…

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    13 Little Golden Books That Fetch Pretty Pennies

    If you grew up with any of the little golden books, well, then you’re in great company. The little golden…

    If you grew up with any of the little golden books, well, then you’re in great company. The little golden books can fetch some serious coin, and we went ahead, just for fun, to determine which of the little golden…

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    8 Simple Ways to Reduce Car Insurance Costs

    Car insurance can protect you from significant financial losses in any kind of accident or theft. Seriously, crazy things can…

    Car insurance can protect you from significant financial losses in any kind of accident or theft. Seriously, crazy things can go ahead and happen at a moment’s notice. Stay vigilant, and these simple ways to cut down on car insurance…

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    15 Foods That Capture People’s Willingness to Pay for Everything

    When it comes to auctions, most people think of rare art, luxury cars, or sports and film memorabilia. But sometimes,…

    When it comes to auctions, most people think of rare art, luxury cars, or sports and film memorabilia. But sometimes, it’s food that steals the spotlight — and not just any food. From bananas taped to walls (but, like, why?)…