Allison Robertson articles

Drowning in credit card debt after using one to pay another? This guide breaks down how to stop the cycle, pay off your balances faster, and finally take back control of your money—without judgment or confusion.

Skateboards from the past aren’t just rad relics—they’re serious collectibles. From 1960s sidewalk surfers to iconic 1980s pro models, certain boards now fetch thousands.

Whether it's a first edition, an author’s signature, or a famously banned text, some rare books can sell for $100,000 or more at auction.

A worn old book found in a Michigan State University donation bin turned out to be an incredibly rare 17th-century text worth tens of thousands.

A thrift-store manager in Scotland discovered a rare 1937 first-edition copy of The Hobbit while sorting donations. It sold for $13,000.

From classic American brands to rare European blades, these folding pocket knives are now worth hundreds—sometimes thousands.

A Virginia woman’s $3.99 Goodwill find turned out to be a rare Murano glass vase designed by Carlo Scarpa — selling at auction for over $100,000 and proving that thrift store treasures are still out there waiting to be found.

A New York family bought a small ceramic bowl for $3 at a yard sale, only to learn it was a 1,000-year-old Chinese artifact from the Song Dynasty that later sold at Sotheby’s for $2.2 million.

Cast iron skillets aren’t just kitchen workhorses—they’re hot collectibles. Vintage brands, rare sizes, and hard-to-find markings can drive skillet values way up.