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My coworker says anyone with a savings account is losing money to inflation. Is saving actually outdated in 2026?

If a coworker says your savings account is quietly losing money, they are not completely wrong. Inflation can eat away at purchasing power when prices rise faster than your account balance. But that does not mean saving is outdated. It means the job of savings needs to be understood clearly.
July 21, 2026 Carl Wyndham
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My spouse keeps buying expensive wellness supplements and calling them "investments in our future." Where do you draw the line?

A $70 powder here, a $120 “longevity” bundle there, and suddenly your monthly budget has a new black hole. Plenty of couples run into this exact fight when one partner sees supplements as protection against future illness and the other sees a fast-growing pile of expensive pills. The hard part is that both concerns can feel reasonable at the same time.
July 21, 2026 Carl Wyndham
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My landlord wants a year's rent upfront because I'm self-employed. Can landlords legally demand that?

If you are self-employed and hunting for a rental, you may have heard a jaw-dropping ask. A landlord or letting agent might request six months or even a full year of rent upfront before handing over the keys. It feels extreme, but it does happen, especially when income looks less predictable on paper.
July 21, 2026 Miles Brucker
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My bank froze my account after I sold my car for cash. Why does depositing my own money raise red flags?

Selling your car for cash can feel straightforward. You hand over the keys, count the bills, and head to the bank with money that is clearly yours. But once that cash hits the counter, your bank may see something very different: a transaction that must be reviewed under federal anti-money-laundering rules.
July 21, 2026 Miles Brucker
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Is Crypto Dead?

Nowadays, it seems that investors are skeptical to jump on the crypto train because, according to some analysts, it is apparently "dead." But is that actually the case?
July 6, 2023 Eul Basa
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The Psychology Of Trading And Investing

There exists a clear relationship between our psychology and the way we make financial decisions. Here's how to find a balance between the two.
June 20, 2023 Eul Basa
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6 Best Practices For Investing

Investing can be a great way to grow your wealth over time, but it's important to have a solid strategy in place.
July 7, 2023 Eul Basa
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Why Start-Ups Should Rely On Influencers Too

Some say influencer marketing doesn't work and that it's on its way to obsoletion, but the reality is quite the opposite.
June 27, 2023 Eul Basa
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My coworker says anyone with a savings account is losing money to inflation. Is saving actually outdated in 2026?

If a coworker says your savings account is quietly losing money, they are not completely wrong. Inflation can eat away at purchasing power when prices rise faster than your account balance. But that does not mean saving is outdated. It means the job of savings needs to be understood clearly.
July 21, 2026 Carl Wyndham
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My landlord wants a year's rent upfront because I'm self-employed. Can landlords legally demand that?

If you are self-employed and hunting for a rental, you may have heard a jaw-dropping ask. A landlord or letting agent might request six months or even a full year of rent upfront before handing over the keys. It feels extreme, but it does happen, especially when income looks less predictable on paper.
July 21, 2026 Miles Brucker
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5 Free Online Education Platforms

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. If you're looking to hone your skills or acquire new ones, check out these free online education platforms.
March 6, 2023 Eul Basa
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Carbon Neutral Club: How Fighting Climate Change Can Save You Money

Every single person can help fight climate change. Such is a belief held by Carbon Neutral Club, which aims to make climate action accessible to anyone.
January 6, 2022 Eul Basa
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School Supplies Baby Boomers Used All The Time—That No One Born After 2000 Has Ever Touched

There was a time when back-to-school shopping meant more than grabbing a tablet, a charger, and whatever notebook was cheapest online. It meant strange smells, weird machines, oddly specific classroom tools, and supplies that felt completely normal then—but would probably look like museum pieces to anyone born after 2000.
July 21, 2026 Jesse Singer
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The HOA approved my renovation, but now says it violates updated rules. Can approvals be reversed after work begins?

You got the approval and did the paperwork. You hired contractors and maybe even lived through the noise and mess. Now, out of nowhere, the HOA tells you the renovation violates updated rules and needs to change or stop.
February 16, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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Workplace Habits Baby Boomers Thought Were Normal—That Would Make Gen Z Quit By Lunch

Baby Boomers will tell you they survived the workplace by toughening up. And sure, some of those habits might have built character. But they would also have Gen Z updating LinkedIn before the morning coffee finished brewing.
July 20, 2026 Jesse Singer
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I want to renovate our kitchen before selling to increase the home’s value, but my husband says we won’t recoup the cost. Is he right?

You’re about to sell, and your instinct is clear: update the kitchen, boost the value, sell for more. Your partner, on the other hand, says you’ll spend a fortune and never get it back. So, who’s right?
February 25, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Woman concerned about pay app

I was tricked into sending money through an app, but my bank won’t dispute the charge because I “authorized” it. Is there any way to get my money back?

You didn’t get hacked. You didn’t have your card stolen. You sent the money yourself, because someone convinced you to. Now the bank says the charge was authorized, so there’s nothing they can do. Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest types of fraud to reverse, but “hard” doesn’t mean “impossible”.
February 25, 2026 Peter Kinney
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The landlord says I’m competing with other applicants and have to pay to hold the unit. How do I avoid getting scammed?

You finally find a place that looks perfect, the landlord responds quickly, but then the pressure starts: “Other applicants are interested. If you want it, you need to pay a deposit to hold the unit.” This is exactly how rental scams work. The good news is you can protect yourself without losing every decent listing, as long as you know what to look for and how to slow the situation down.
February 10, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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5 Free Online Education Platforms

Learning is a lifelong endeavor. If you're looking to hone your skills or acquire new ones, check out these free online education platforms.
March 6, 2023 Eul Basa
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Workplace Habits Baby Boomers Thought Were Normal—That Would Make Gen Z Quit By Lunch

Baby Boomers will tell you they survived the workplace by toughening up. And sure, some of those habits might have built character. But they would also have Gen Z updating LinkedIn before the morning coffee finished brewing.
July 20, 2026 Jesse Singer
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This 'Finfluencer' Made $100K And 3 Milliion Followers By Giving Financial Advice

one woman is hoping to make an honest living out of her finfluencer status, and it looks like she's well on her way to achieving that.
July 8, 2023 Eul Basa
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Maximize Your Earnings As A Freelancer

In this digital age, being a freelancer is the way to go. It's a great way to earn money while giving you more flexibility with your day-to-day schedule.
July 10, 2023 Eul Basa
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5 High-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without A Bachelor's Degree

If it's difficult for people with formal educations to get jobs, what are people who might not have had that luxury supposed to do? Read on to find out.
July 8, 2023 Eul Basa
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Office Equipment Nobody Under 30 Would Recognize Today

A look back at 25 old office machines and workplace gadgets that younger workers may not recognize, from fax machines to telex.
July 20, 2026 Allison Robertson