Personal Finance

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    10 Times Buying Used Is Better Than Buying New

    Save money and reduce waste with these 10 smart secondhand buys. From cars to clothes, used is often the better choice.

    Buying used gets a bad rap, but in many cases, it’s the better move. Whether you’re cutting costs, avoiding unnecessary waste, or scoring better quality than you’d find new, secondhand is where it’s at. Here are 10 times when buying…

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    8 Easy Ways To Pay Less for Car Insurance

    Be sure to follow these eight money-saving car insurance hacks so you can save on your monthly car insurance premium.

    Car insurance protects you from a huge financial loss in the event of an accident or theft. If the unthinkable happens, your car insurance company covers repairs, medical bills, and any other losses stated in your policy. And yet, paying…

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    McFlation: How McDonald’s Menu Prices Changed From the 1950s to Now

    From dime-priced burgers to today’s sticker shock, see how McDonald’s prices have changed over the decades — one menu at a time.

    Once upon a time, a trip to McDonald’s barely dented your wallet. Burgers cost pocket change, shakes were a quarter, and “supersizing” only set you back 39 cents. But over the years, those cheap eats have ballooned in price, turning…

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    12 Exotic Animals That Rich People Actually Call Pets

    From exotic animals like white Siberian tigers to Thoroughbred horses, rich people own some seriously expensive pets.

    If money is no object, why settle for an ordinary pet? For the ultra-wealthy, companionship comes in the form of rare, exotic, and wildly expensive animals — some of which seem better suited for a private zoo than a living…

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    15 Luxuries Rich People Swear By for a Better Life

    From home gyms to duplicate appliances, here are 15 things rich people buy to make life easier and more enjoyable.

    The joy you get out of a subtle appliance upgrade or investing in a gadget that streamlines your life is unlike any other. But if you’re rich, these life investments are on an entirely different playing field. Forget the meal…

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    10 Photos That Show Why Birthday Parties Are Way More Expensive Now

    From homemade cakes to over-the-top extravaganzas, these photos show just how much pricier kids' birthday parties have become.

    Birthdays used to be simple: a homemade cake, a few balloons, and maybe a game of pin the tail on the donkey. Now it’s a full-scale production with party planners, towering cakes that no one actually enjoys, and balloon displays…