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13 Sneaky Grocery Store Tricks That Cost You More (and How to Outsmart Them)

Grocery stores are designed to make you spend more than you planned. Things like strategic layouts and subtle pricing strategies are some of the tricks retailers get you to open up your wallet. Here are 13 sneaky grocery store tactics to watch out for—and how you can beat them at their own game. Eye-Level Product…

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8 Popular Money-Saving Tips That Actually Waste Your Time and Energy

Not all money-saving tips are worth the effort. Some ideas seem helpful but take too much time for little payoff. Knowing what’s not worth it can save both time and frustration. Here are eight common tips that might waste more energy than they’re worth. Making Everything Yourself Making products like laundry detergent or cosmetics yourself…

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9 Lifestyle Swaps That Made Me $5,000 (Without a Side Hustle)

You don’t need to work extra hours to have more money left over. Simple everyday changes can make a big difference. Here are nine habits I swapped and ended up with an extra $5,000 in my pocket—without picking up a side gig. Switched to “No-Spend” Weekends My weekends used to mean dinners out, movies, and…

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8 Things You’re Paying for That You Could Be Getting for Free

It’s easy to waste money on things without realizing there are free alternatives. Many paid services offer free options that work just as well—or even better. Cutting unnecessary costs can add up to big savings over time. Here are eight things you might be spending on unnecessarily. Credit Score Reports Are you paying to check…