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A Dime Saved

Need to stop spending money and cut some expenses for retirement?. In theory, it sounds simple to stop spending money. But as we all know, it’s much harder to actually follow through on this difficult goal. The good news is that you don’t need to quit cold turkey.

Cutting Expenses in Retirement: 5 Ways To Stop Spending Money

Business Insider

Some baby boomers are proactively passing down wealth, but a wealth manager says they should make sure their finances can pass a stress test first.

Boomers who want to transfer wealth to their adult kids should make sure their finances can pass a stress test

When I started out as a money coach four years ago, I thought anyone with credit card debt was just a big spender. Boy, was I wrong. Many of my clients landed in debt after using credit responsibly for years. All it took was an emergency -- like losing a job, a huge medical bill or a major car repair. And that one setback buried them in debt.

How I Became a Credit Queen by Managing Debt and Spending

GOBankingRates

If you're on a fixed income, it's important to find ways to spend less when shopping. Sure, you may already check sale flyers and clip coupons, but you can do a lot more than that. There are plenty of...

Experts Suggest 5 Frugal Shopping Habits for Retired Boomers To Pick Up

FinanceBuzz

If you’re tired of exhausting your budget without knowing how it happened, you might be practicing one or a few of these thoughtless spending habits.

15 Little Spending Habits That Are Slowly Draining Your Wallet

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Ada E.

Disclaimer: This content, written by Ada. E, aims to provide general informational and entertainment value. The astrological information shared has been extensively researched, carefully recorded, and thoughtfully observed by the author.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Always Short of Money. People Whose Money "Slips Through Their Fingers"

Costo is one of the biggest retailers in the United States, boasting over 600 warehouses nationwide. With so many locations, Costco offers many career opportunities for interested job seekers.  The...

How Much Money Can You Make Working at Costco?

Pompano Beach, FL

Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

The Motley Fool

Want to make some extra money? You can make money online or offline. Here are three easy ways to make extra cash in your free time.

3 Easy Ways to Make a Little Extra Money

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Everyone wants to know how to make more money. The first idea is asking for a raise at work. But if that isn't coming, Paula Pant, founder and podcast host of the "Afford Anything" podcast, has three...

I’m a Money Expert: Here Are 3 Side Hustles You Should Start Now To Make Money

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it means working a traditional career path until they're in their mid-60s -- right around the time when they can start collecting their...

I’m Retired and Regret Making These 3 Frugal Moves Years Ago

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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Wealth-Building Tips: Cut These 4 Habits That Lead To Overspending

We’ve all been there – you check your bank account balance and wonder, “Where did all my money go?”. In today’s world of convenience and instant...

Wealth-Building Tips: Cut These 4 Habits That Lead To Overspending

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