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5 Questions to Ask Your Auto Mechanic

Some key queries can help you avoid getting stiffed at the repair shop.

Which Costs More: Filming The Crown or Being the Queen?

'The Crown' has been called the most expensive television series ever made. So how does it stack up to being a royal in real life?

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Hyperinflation Gone Mad: When German Children Made Kites From Money

Early in 1922, the German Papiermark—the currency of the Weimar Republic—was valued at around 200 Marks to the U.S. dollar. By November 1923, that figure had risen to 4,200,000,000,000.

How Much to Tip 11 People for the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, and it can be even more stressful trying to figure out how much to tip everyone from the mail carrier to the dog walker. Here's a quick guide.

Before Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall of Flooz E-Currency

The debut of the virtual gift currency in 1999 was supposed to change how we shopped on the internet. Russian hackers ruined it for everyone.

These Are the Top 25 U.S. Cities With the Lowest Cost of Living

For those who'd rather have a full bank account than a hipster ZIP code.

Switzerland Flushes $1.8 Million in Gold Down the Sewer Every Year

Thanks to the nation's gold refineries, traces of the precious metal flow through the nation's wastewaters.

Your mom was right: that old-school Pyrex is worth a pretty penny these days.

14 Things You Owned in the ‘70s That Are Worth a Fortune Now

Discover which of these rare 1970s toys, albums, and housewares could make garage sales worth your while.

Why Do Shorts Cost as Much as Pants?

Clothing retailers aren’t ripping you off.

Graduates in These States Fare Best When It Comes to Student Debt

See where your state ranks.

Dirty Money: The Cash In Your Wallet Is a Magnet for Germs

You may want to wash your hands after reading this.

The Quick Way to Tell If You're Affected by the Equifax Breach

Cyber-thieves got their hands on data from more than 143 million consumers. Here's how to tell if you were one of them.

Did You Get a 'Free Cruise' Robocall? You Might Be Owed Up To $900

There's an easy way to find out.

What $100 Is Really Worth in Your State

You can get a lot more for your money in Kentucky than in California.

How Preventative Pet Care Can Save You Hundreds

Spend a little now, save a lot later.

This Card Has a Gauge to Show You Exactly How Much You Have Left to Spend

The Feedback card is a payment card designed to keep you financially responsible.

More Millennials Contribute to a 401(k) Plan Than Older Employees, New Report Shows

Digital technology is making it easier than ever to build a strong financial future.

Money Can't Buy Happiness—Unless It's Paying for a Housekeeper, That Is

A new study finds that paying to save time makes people happy.

How Can I Save Money During Wedding Season?

Presented by Discover.

5 Ways to Avoid Extra Rental Car Fees

Do you need the extra insurance? Should you pre-pay for gas? Learn what extra costs you can avoid at the rental counter.

Al Capone got the scars that gave him his Scarface moniker in a barroom brawl.

The Myth of How Al Capone Gave Us the Term ‘Money Laundering’

According to popular lore, when looking for places to funnel his unlawfully obtained money, American gangster Al Capone gravitated toward laundromats.

Millennials Are More Likely Than Baby Boomers to Have Emergency Savings

They're more likely to have an emergency fund of any size.

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How Much Do Companies Pay to Get Their Logos on Those Blue Highway Exit Signs?

The answer depends on both the state and the road.

How Much You Need to Earn to Rent a Home in Each State

A huge number of people pay more than they can really afford for housing.

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