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15 Things About ALDI Stores That No One Tells You

For many shoppers who are serious about spending less on groceries, a trip to discount supermarket Aldi is a weekly ritual. The chain, founded in Germany, credits its rock-bottom prices to low labor and operating costs, a limited selection of mostly inexpensive private brands, and a no-frills store design. Merchandise is often stacked in the …

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Top 10 Myths About Climate Change

Climate change is becoming a topic discussed more and more in mainstream media, since it’s the biggest threat to human civilization we had to face in thousands of years of existence. But even though there’s plenty of information about this topic, there’s also a lot of misinformation circulating all over the internet. That’s why it’s …

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11 Things Parents Splurge on for Their Kids but Shouldn’t

Kids come with a lot of responsibilities and financial needs. You might enjoy some perks like free meal deals, free entrance when they are at a certain age and cheaper family dinners at certain restaurants but overall, raising children can be quite expensive. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an average family …

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14 Costly Problems of Old Homes You Should Watch Out For

The money pit Historic or older homes have a special charm and appeal that new buildings will never have. But they also have years of structural decay or damage that went unnoticed or ignored. While the costs of certain repairs in case of a natural disaster can be covered if you have homeowners insurance, most …

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23 Items You Can Return to Costco But Other Retailers Won’t Take Back

Generous policy No matter what some might say, in most cases, it pays off to be a Costco member. If the low prices are not good enough for you, then, maybe the fact that the retailer has one of the most generous return policies in the retail world will. Whether you have a $60 “gold …

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21 Obvious Signs You’re Too Stingy With Money

Penny pinching much? Obviously, no one wants to experience money problems and be forced to skimp day in day out to make ends meet, especially not in retirement, when you’re living on a fixed income. It’s important to save money and be frugal from time to time but some people have taken frugality to a …

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15 Stupid and Expensive Mistakes Home Buyers Make All the Time

Buying a home is one of the most important purchases one could make. It’s also one of the most personal ones. Maybe that’s also one of the reasons so many buyers dive into the real estate market the moment they decide to buy a house, without doing much research in advance. No one is saying …

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10 Benefits of Warehouse Club Memberships That Are Worth The Money

Take advantage of your membership Millions of Americans are members of a warehouse club, be it Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings (NYSE: BJ), or Walmart’s (NYSE: WMT) Sam’s Club. The main reason people opt for club store memberships is to save money on bulk goods. Some do it for the shopping experience …

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10 Factors That Might Stop You From Investing In Real Estate

Real estate investments can turn into a stable source of profit. Whether you are looking for your principal residence to spend the rest of your life there or joining the real estate investing game for the rental income, buying a home can bring you significant amounts of money. But, as with any investment, investing in …

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