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Some mourners leave coins at grave sites rather than flowers. Here's what each denomination means.
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A recent study determines the most financially smart—and the least—states in the U.S. based on several data points.
Jenny Cohen|
Where you live doesn’t just shape your lifestyle—it can determine whether homeownership feels like a reachable goal or a distant dream.
Lauren Dana|
Losing your job doesn’t have to spell financial ruin (or a diet of ramen noodles).
Kate Rockwood|
Which states seem to have the kids’ best interests in mind?
CaLea Johnson|
An auction house is giving away valuable coins and banknotes to those who can solve their riddles.
Jake Rossen|
If you held on to an original copy of “Super Mario 64” from the 1990s, you could be rich.
Rudie Obias|
New research reveals the gaming consoles that consume the most energy.
CaLea Johnson|
Check out the most and least affordable states for dinner, drinks, and a good time.
CaLea Johnson|
Teaching in Hawaii is no paradise.
CaLea Johnson|
If you‘ve ever wanted to own a piece of movie history, now’s your chance. See what‘s up for grabs at this epic auction of iconic movie posters.
CaLea Johnson|
The happiest states have a perfect blend of weather, job satisfaction, and community engagement.
Jake Rossen|
These odd architectural features are remnants of a time when people had to pay if they wanted to look outside.
Tim Brinkhof|
If you collected Dragon Ball Z trading cards in the early 2000s, you could have a small fortune on your hands.
Rudie Obias|
Oklahoma is lagging behind compared to the rest of the nation.
CaLea Johnson|
Various fossils are being auctioned off, and they’re expected to fetch a fortune.
CaLea Johnson|
See the U.S. metro areas where inflation is making life expensive, based on fresh Consumer Price Index data.
CaLea Johnson|
Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.
AJ DiCosimo|
Want to know where you’re really saving at Costco? These 15 items deliver the most bang for your buck, from snacks to pantry staples.
CaLea Johnson|
Some U.S. states, like Hawaii, may have to deal with higher electricity bills for summer 2025 than others.
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