admin Anna Om / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A bathroom remodel would sure be nice, but unless you’ve got a spare $8,000 (at least) lying around, a gleaming, newly tiled shower with a luxury spa-grade rainfall shower head will just have to wait. But don’t go crying into your … Read more
Are you looking for a way to beat inflation, as well as diversifying and strengthening your savings? Of course you are: Everybody is. Well, gold could be part of the answer. It’s no accident that gold has been a currency, store of value and go-to investment all over the world for thousands for years. Here … Read more
Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com The holidays can be a budget-buster. And for millions of people, that can spell trouble, especially in a down economy. One way you can save is to head to the dollar store. You might be surprised at the items you can find at the dollar store to help you make the holidays … Read more
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Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Note: This article doesn’t contain any depiction of physical or sexual violence, but does detail financial and emotional abuse in relationships. Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In 1990, she left after he threatened to kill her and their two young children. She was 20 years old. Her … Read more
If you shop regularly on Amazon — and chances are very good that you do — tipping your delivery drivers is a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work. And right now, those tips can add even more to a driver’s bottom line. Customers who use Alexa — Amazon’s virtual assistant technology … Read more
Join our happy subscribers and sign up for our free newsletter! You’ll get: Tips and advice from our expert money reporters. (Our average experience is 18 years!) Unexpected ways to make more and spend less, delivered to you daily. The best deals and coupons to save on everything you buy. Free copies of our eBooks … Read more
If you have a handful of rewards credit cards, it can be challenging to remember which cards offer the best deals in various spending categories. For example: Which card gives you the most cash back on gas? Which card offers the biggest rewards on the items you buy at Costco? Which rewards category is in … Read more
What better way to find your next great purchase than to consult financially savvy consumers much like yourself — you know, the kind of people who read Money Talks News? We couldn’t think of a better way, which is why we rounded up the Amazon products that were most popular last month among Money Talks … Read more
Chances are, you’ve heard someone mention the term compound interest, at some point. But do you know exactly what it is and how it can benefit your investments? And just as important, do you know where to find the best compound interest investments? Whether you are an active investor or an aspiring one, it’s crucial … Read more