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Popular Money Habits That Are Quietly Getting People Flagged By Banks

Some of people's most common financial habits will draw increased scrutiny from banks.
March 2, 2026 Jane O'Shea
Worried tired freelance businessman

My car loan is $700/month and I earn $3K. Should I trade down or take on a second job?

There’s no soft way to say it—$700 on a $3,000 monthly income is heavy. That’s nearly a quarter of your gross pay, and if that $3K is before taxes, the slice of take-home pay is even bigger. Once you factor in insurance, gas, and maintenance, your car could easily be absorbing 30–35% of what actually hits your bank account each month.
March 2, 2026 J. Clarke
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The desk job isn't looking so safe anymore, and the trades are filling the gap

Something is quietly shifting in the American workforce. Professionals who spent years in offices are trading keyboards for tool belts, and the numbers behind that decision are more serious than most people realize.
March 2, 2026 Jane O'Shea

My child's orthodontist prescribed "clarinet lessons" to help with overbite. Can I really deduct these from my taxes?

Can you deduct clarinet lessons if your child’s orthodontist prescribed them for an overbite? Here’s what the IRS really says about medical expense deductions, quirky treatments, and how to stay out of audit trouble.
March 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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ChatGPT: The Viral AI That Could Usher Tech Into A New Era

ChatGPT, one of the latest “large language model tools” to hit the mainstream, has some convinced that today’s technology is quickly advancing.
June 12, 2023 Eul Basa
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This Start-Up Produces Clean, Drinkable Water Out Of Thin Air

One start-up called Uravu Labs has come up with a potentially game-changing idea: creating sustainable water out of thin air.
June 12, 2023 Eul Basa
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The Bond Yield: The Number That Predicts Recessions

The bond yield may sound pretty boring. But it turns out it's the most reliable indicator of recessions. Here's why that's the case.
June 12, 2023 Eul Basa
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5 Factors Affecting the Value of the U.S. Dollar and What It Means for Your Investments

As an investor, it's essential to understand the factors that impact the strength of the dollar and how they can affect your investments.
June 13, 2023 Eul Basa

My child's orthodontist prescribed "clarinet lessons" to help with overbite. Can I really deduct these from my taxes?

Can you deduct clarinet lessons if your child’s orthodontist prescribed them for an overbite? Here’s what the IRS really says about medical expense deductions, quirky treatments, and how to stay out of audit trouble.
March 2, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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Costco Looks To Raise Membership Prices

Costco’s membership prices are currently at all-time highs, but the company is still looking to raise them.
June 13, 2023 Eul Basa
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Old Video Game Consoles That Sell For Thousands

Old game consoles used to be stashed away in closets or sold at yard sales for a few bucks. But today? Some of them are collector goldmines.
October 13, 2025 Allison Robertson

I’m the only woman in an office full of men who constantly make “jokes” about my appearance. I thought we were beyond this in 2025. What should I do?

You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.
September 11, 2025 Jesse Singer
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
Worried woman holding apartment keys

I finally broke up with my boyfriend, but my landlord refuses to remove me from our lease. Now I can’t rent anywhere else. Is that legal? What do I do?

I broke up with my boyfriend. I want out. But both our names are on the lease. My landlord won’t remove me—and now I can’t get approved elsewhere because I’m “already on a lease.” Am I financially trapped? Here’s what’s actually happening—and what you can realistically do.
February 20, 2026 Jesse Singer

My step-dad said his vintage Harley would be mine when he passed. Now that he’s gone, his son is claiming the bike. With no will, what can I do?

When a loved one passes away without a will, settling their estate can quickly become a nightmare. If you were promised something but never got it in writing, you might find yourself in a difficult position when you try to claim it as yours.
May 21, 2025 Miles Brucker

The Most Bizarre Things That Sold High At Auctions

Whether it’s pure nostalgia, obsession, or just plain curiosity, these bizarre items prove that, at the right auction, anything can become a treasure.
March 31, 2025 Binet
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Amazon Is Under Fire After Federal Investigators Discover Unsafe Conditions At Warehouses

This month, Amazon was served a major safety citation after federal investigators found multiple of its warehouses operating under unsafe work conditions.
January 31, 2023 Eul Basa

I’m the only woman in an office full of men who constantly make “jokes” about my appearance. I thought we were beyond this in 2025. What should I do?

You walk into work, and before you’ve even logged in, someone comments on your outfit. Another chimes in with a “joke” about your body. Everyone laughs, except you. It’s 2025—shouldn’t we be past this? Spoiler: we’re not.
September 11, 2025 Jesse Singer
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Microsoft, Amazon To Lay Off Thousands Due To Possible Recession

Many corporations are in the midst of conducting mass layoffs, with tech giants such as Microsoft and Amazon facing tough decisions ahead.
January 20, 2023 Eul Basa