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by Jenna LimbachContributor Do you have a few old phones sitting in a drawer? Or maybe your DVD collection is gathering dust while you stream your favorite movies? You could try selling your old electronics and retro-format media through an online marketplace, but you might not get what your items are worth. Instead of waiting around for someone to message you about your old PS3, you could get a fast,

by Nicole Dow, Timothy MooreSix of the 10 costliest hurricanes on record in the United States have happened in the last five years. In 2021, hurricanes led to 68 deaths in the U.S., and Hurricane Ida alone damaged as many as 212,000 cars.Just four years earlier, Irma and Harvey took out roughly four times as many vehicles.The takeaway? Everyone at risk should have a hurricane preparedness plan ready to roll

by Nicole DowSenior WriterThe cost of living is going up and up thanks to inflation, which is the highest it’s been in 40 years.You’ve likely felt the pinch at the grocery store, at the gas station and when buying … virtually anything.If you’re looking to stabilize your rising costs, you’re going to have to think a bit differently about the way you shop.Here are a dozen savings tips to help

by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer As gas prices continue to soar upward, many Americans are asking how they can find the cheapest — or most affordable — fuel in their area. Well, we’ve got the answer for you. And it isn’t a list of different apps to try. It’s a single excellent app: GasBuddy. GasBuddy is available for both iOS and Android and allows drivers to find the least expensive gas

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI have been working since the age of 14. I am now 45 with two (almost) adults, living at home still and attending college. I have been a single mom for the past 10 years and my kids’ sole provider. For a good portion of my life, I was low-income. It’s only been in about the last 10 years that I haven’t

by Cassidy Alexander Gold prices are expected to hover around $1,800 per ounce for summer 2022. That’s down slightly from a record high earlier this year, but still tops typical prices.Even better news: The price per ounce is expected to hit $2,500 by the end of 2022.Which means this could be a good time to sell your gold jewelry if you’re looking for some extra cash. That tangle of chains