Cash, Cards, or Crypto? What Counts as “Real Money” in 2026
In 2026, Americans aren’t choosing between cash, cards, and crypto.
They’re using all three, but for very different reasons.
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How to Handle Your Penny Collection After the U.S. Ceases Production of the Coin
The penny’s story began in 1792 with the Coinage Act that created the U.S. Mint and established America’s decimal…
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13 hot-ticket items that will fly off your driveway at a garage sale
With garage sales booming amid inflationary pressures, certain everyday items are now guaranteed to turn forgotten clutter into fast…
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Many unmarried men in their 50s lack financial stability
The total number of single-father households grew from approximately 1.7 million in 1990 to 3.3 million in 2020. Single…
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13 Ways to Tell if You and Your Partner Are Financially Compatible
Money talks, but in many relationships, it screams. It’s the elephant in the room that no one wants to…
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More Affordability for Young Adults Starts With Employment
U.S. office vacancy rate is hitting a historic high of 20.1% as of mid-2024, nearly 40 years after its…
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14 luxuries many can’t easily afford
It’s surprising how many little luxuries we used to enjoy without thinking now feel like rare treats. The American…
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15 Indications You’re Pinching Pennies Too Hard in Your Golden Years
It’s a strange twist of aging when the freedom you spent decades building slowly hardens into fear that keeps…
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12 Places Where It’s Best Not to Share Your Social Security Number
Your Social Security number isn’t just nine random digits — it’s the skeleton key to your financial life. …
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Warning Signs That Come Before Every Market Crash
Dollar Apocalypse: Survival Guide for the Next Great Depression (David Bates & Claude Davis, June 17, 2025, Paperback, rated…
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13 items That Are More Expensive in America Compared to Other Countries
Think your morning coffee or rent bill feels steep? In the U.S., everyday essentials often carry some of the…
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Why Realtors & Bankers Are Feeling the Pressure
Richard Cantillon, the 18th-century economist who first described how money flows benefit those who receive it early, might recognize…
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Why Building Wealth Is Out of Reach for 90% of Americans
If the minimum wage had kept the same buying power it had in the 1970s, it would sit at…
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Subtle Drains That Slowly Eat Through Retirement Funds
Vanguard’s long-horizon modeling shows that even a 1% annual drag from fees, inflation underestimates, or unplanned expenses can cut…
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Poverty Myths Everyone Needs to Stop Believing
Most of what people believe about money didn’t come from school; it came from parents who were doing their…
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15 Ways To Make Extra Money During the Holidays!
The holiday season brings joy, festivities, and often financial stress. Whether you’re saving for gifts, traveling, or preparing for…
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12 Money Habits That Successful People Practice
According to the International Survey of Adult Financial Literacy, individuals who practice automated or goal-linked savings are more resilient…
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15 Money Mistakes That Could Cost You a Lot
Our financial lives are often undone not by dramatic disasters but by the quiet, everyday choices we barely think…
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11 Things I Don’t Tip For, and Why You Shouldn’t Either
Tipping fatigue has reached a boiling point as Americans push back against screens demanding gratuity for tasks that barely…
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10 Obvious Clues Someone Is Just Faking a Wealthy Lifestyle
It’s wild how many people look rich online while barely keeping their real-life finances from falling apart. We live…
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The Big Business of Christmas Cards: From Handwritten Traditions to a Billion Dollar Industry
What began as a quaint December ritual has transformed into a billion-dollar engine quietly powering one of America’s most…
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10 Unmistakable Differences Between Old Money and the Newly Rich
Old money reminds us that wealth isn’t always loud, but its silence can speak volumes. Money talks, but true…
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12 Things You’re Better Off Not Spending Money On
Modern life is filled with tempting purchases, and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying…
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12 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Before Hiring Them
Choosing the right advisor starts with cutting through the awkward money talk so you actually know who’s steering your…
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America’s Real Defense Against Hyperinflation
The Bipartisan Policy Center reports that the US deficit was approximately $1.78 trillion for fiscal year 2025, a slight decrease…
