How to ask for a raise for 2024, and the mistake many people make
With inflation still running hot, many employees are hoping to bring home a little extra in their paychecks next year. But if you’re gearing up to ask for a raise, don’t wait: Now is the time to...
View ArticleThere’s an easy way to find unclaimed funds in your name
If you’ve ever found money in a couch or comfy chair — or the pocket of your of pants — you know what a great feeling that is. But have you checked with the government for unclaimed property? The...
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Amazon offers free ‘AI Ready’ courses to train people for AI jobs
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9 vintage kitchen items that could be worth hundreds (or thousands) of dollars
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Your Precious Moments figurines could be worth thousands
For some, it was Beanie Babies. For others, it was Precious Moments figurines. In the 1990s, those were the two big camps you could fall into as far as collectors’ items were concerned. If you happen...
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These $1 bills might be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars
As prices rise and shrinkflation affects our daily lives, many of us are trying to find the best ways to make our dollars stretch as much as possible. But you might want to take a closer look at the...
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Your Hummel figurines could be worth thousands
Do you own any Hummel figurines? They could be worth money. Like Precious Moments dolls, Pokemon cards or Beanie Babies, these porcelain items featuring children with rosy cheeks have been sold since...
View ArticleRetirees are returning to the workforce in droves: Here’s why
It used to be when you turned 65, most people put down the work and retired. But the newest trend is “unretiring” with as many as 20% of older workers rejoining the labor market in their 60s and 70s....
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Your old Beanie Babies could be worth thousands
If you were a child (or had a child) in the 1990s, you probably owned a bunch of Beanie Babies. At about 8 inches tall, the collectible plush animals were small enough that you could fit lots of them...
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5 collectibles that may be worth more than you think
Remember Beanie Babies? Those soft, squishy animals were all the rage during the 1990s. And while most of them are worth just a few dollars these days, some have sold for as much as $5,600. Are there...
View ArticleGig driver? Your auto insurance may not cover you
Many workers these days are using their own cars to make extra money by driving passengers around or delivering food. But have you checked with your auto insurance company? Some gig drivers find out...
View ArticleGet paid to usher at concerts, among hundreds of other gig jobs
Looking for extra work, but not sure where to start? It can be intimidating trying to find a side hustle. You can try Door Dash or Uber, but what else is out there? The good news is that these days,...
View ArticleHow to claim money in the A&W soda class-action settlement
Soda company marketing departments come up with all kinds of crazy catchphrases to get you to buy their drinks, like “Taste the Feeling!” from Coke, “Do the Dew!” from Mountain Dew and “Rise up, baby!”...
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How much is your old ceramic Christmas tree worth?
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Vintage Barbies that are fetching hundreds (and thousands) of dollars right now
Has all the hype over last month’s “Barbie” movie driven up the price of vintage collectible Barbies? You better believe it! “From where the market was, there’s about a 20% to 30% increase in values...
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These are the best states for working parents
As any working parent knows, raising a family while juggling a full-time career is no simple feat. But, according to a new study, where you live can have a major impact on how easily and affordably...
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Milk glass from your grandma could be worth more than you think
Say you’re poking around your grandmother’s attic, and you find a milky-white glass candy dish with a duck lid. Or maybe you’re at a garage sale, and you run across an opaque white glass pitcher for...
View ArticleThese Pyrex bowls are worth big bucks (if you know what to look for)
When you think of Pyrex, what typically comes to mind is the clear bakeware you received as a wedding shower or housewarming gift. It might be time for you to clean out your cabinets, though — and not...
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Your old American Girl dolls could be worth serious money
Keeping well-loved items from your childhood is usually more about saving cherished memories than anything else. But, thanks to the internet, some of those toys or collectibles can actually be worth...
View ArticleThese companies will give you cash for your old electronics
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