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13 Amazon Purchases We Are Loving Right Now

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What better way to find your next great purchase than to consult financially savvy consumers much like yourself — you know, the kind of people who read Money Talks News? We couldn’t think of a better way, which is why we rounded up the Amazon products that were most popular last month among Money Talks News readers, including our own staff and contributors. Don’t worry: We have no idea what items…

5 Housing Markets at ‘Very High’ Risk of Falling

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home values continued to grow on a year-over-year basis in October but declined from where they were in September, according to property analytics firm CoreLogic. From October 2021 to October 2022, home values jumped 10.1% nationwide. However, prices in October slid 0.1% compared with where they were in September. After years of soaring home prices, a few U.S.

5 Movie Theaters With Gift Card Deals for the Holidays

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Happy holidays, indeed. Theater chains and ticket vendors currently are giving bonus rewards to customers who buy gift cards this time of year. What’s not to like? You can give a gift or watch a movie and enjoy a nice reward, too. Following are a few entertainment companies offering holiday promotions. If you prefer retailers or restaurants, however, head on over to “8 Stores Offering Gift Card…

Your Guide to Alternative Investments

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In this week’s podcast, we’re talking about alternative investments. If you’re like most people, stocks, bonds and savings accounts are the foundation of your investments. Nothing wrong with that: All three are important for a comfortable, secure retirement. But they’re not the only game in town. There are plenty of investments that don’t involve banks, stocks or bonds. And they could be important.

12 Retailers That Give You Rewards on Every Purchase

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Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Savvy shoppers know that with a little planning, they can earn cash back or rewards almost every time they shop. From shopping through cash-back websites such as Rakuten to using discounted gift card websites like Raise…

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending Dec. 10

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Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. It’s not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. China’s Covid Pivot Accelerates…