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The Car Is Paid Off but Insurance Is Still $200 a Month. Is Full Coverage Still Worth It?

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The Car Is Paid Off but Insurance Is Still $200 a Month. Is Full Coverage Still Worth It?

September 13, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Paying off a car feels like reaching the finish line, only to discover the insurance bill is still sitting there waving from the sidelines. At $200 a month, that insurance costs $2,400 a year, so it makes sense to question whether full coverage still … [Read more...] about The Car Is Paid Off but Insurance Is Still $200 a Month. Is Full Coverage Still Worth It?

Working Overtime for Extra Money? Calculate What an Hour Is Actually Worth First

Finances & Money

Working Overtime for Extra Money? Calculate What an Hour Is Actually Worth First

September 13, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Overtime can look awfully tempting when the paycheck needs a little boost. An extra hour at work can mean extra money, but the amount added to a bank account does not always tell the whole story. Taxes, commuting costs, meals, childcare, parking, and … [Read more...] about Working Overtime for Extra Money? Calculate What an Hour Is Actually Worth First

Pay Off the Car or Keep the Cash? Run These Numbers Before Sending the Check

Finances & Money

Pay Off the Car or Keep the Cash? Run These Numbers Before Sending the Check

September 13, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A car loan can start feeling strangely personal once there is enough money sitting in the bank to wipe it out. Paying off the balance sounds wonderfully clean, especially when the monthly payment has become one of those bills that arrives with the … [Read more...] about Pay Off the Car or Keep the Cash? Run These Numbers Before Sending the Check

The Garage Is Full but the Savings Account Isn't — 8 Things Worth Selling This Fall

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The Garage Is Full but the Savings Account Isn’t — 8 Things Worth Selling This Fall

September 12, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The garage can become a very expensive storage unit for things nobody actually uses. This fall, a little decluttering could turn dusty equipment, forgotten furniture, and impulse purchases into money that actually makes it into the savings account. … [Read more...] about The Garage Is Full but the Savings Account Isn’t — 8 Things Worth Selling This Fall

Men Over 40 Keep Buying These 7 Things Thinking They'll Use Them More Than They Do

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Men Over 40 Keep Buying These 7 Things Thinking They’ll Use Them More Than They Do

September 12, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A funny thing happens somewhere around 40: buying something for a future version of yourself starts feeling remarkably reasonable. That version of yourself suddenly has more free time, more motivation, better organization, and apparently a burning … [Read more...] about Men Over 40 Keep Buying These 7 Things Thinking They’ll Use Them More Than They Do

The Car Dealer Wants to Talk Monthly Payment — Ask for These 3 Numbers Instead

Cars

The Car Dealer Wants to Talk Monthly Payment — Ask for These 3 Numbers Instead

September 12, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A car dealer can make almost any vehicle sound affordable if the conversation stays focused on the monthly payment. A payment might sound manageable until a longer loan term, hefty down payment, expensive add-ons, or a higher interest rate enters the … [Read more...] about The Car Dealer Wants to Talk Monthly Payment — Ask for These 3 Numbers Instead

The Mechanic Found $5,000 in Repairs. Which Ones Actually Need to Be Done Today?

Car Repairs

The Mechanic Found $5,000 in Repairs. Which Ones Actually Need to Be Done Today?

September 11, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A mechanic hands over a repair estimate for $5,000, and suddenly that innocent little check-engine light feels like a personal attack. But a large estimate does not automatically mean every repair needs to happen today, and some items deserve … [Read more...] about The Mechanic Found $5,000 in Repairs. Which Ones Actually Need to Be Done Today?

That Cheap Used Car Has a $2,000 Secret: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

Cars

That Cheap Used Car Has a $2,000 Secret: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

September 11, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A cheap used car can look like the automotive equivalent of finding money in an old coat pocket. Then the check-engine light appears, the tires look suspiciously tired, and suddenly that bargain needs a repair bill that makes the purchase price feel … [Read more...] about That Cheap Used Car Has a $2,000 Secret: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

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