Latest articles by Ben Demers
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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Rich?
How much money do you need to be rich? It depends on who's asking.
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When Will Payouts Begin in $725M Facebook Settlement?
You may be owed money from Meta as part of a Facebook settlement stemming from the 2016 election. Here's what you should know.
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Your Best Time to Sell a Home in 2024 Is Now
New data from Realtor.com reveals the best week to sell a home for the remainder of the year.
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Netflix Password Sharing Fees: What You Need to Know
The Netflix password sharing crackdown has paid off for the streamer with big boosts to subscriptions and revenues. But another round of price increases appears to be on the way.
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Smart Meters vs Regular Meters: Which is Best for You?
Some people like seeing how much energy they use, but not everyone likes smart meters.
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Electric Heaters vs Radiators: Which Is Cheapest for Home Heating?
Electric heaters and radiators each carry pros and cons, but which is best for lowering your energy bills?
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What Are Home Heating Oil Prices Across the U.S.?
Home heating oil prices are high for most Americans. How much higher will they go as we head deeper into winter?
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Wood Burning Stove vs Central Heating: Which is Cheaper?
Even if you have central heating, consider the merits of wood burning stoves, as energy costs rise.
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This Thermostat Setting Will Save You Money This Winter
The right thermostat setting can keep your home cozy while cutting your energy bill.
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How to Get a Refund for a Delayed or Canceled Flight
Travelers can turn to these flight refund guidelines when their plans are disrupted by bad weather or airline mishaps.
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Microwave vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Cooking?
Microwave vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Cooking?
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Oven vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Home Cooking?
Oven vs Air Fryer: Which is Cheaper for Home Cooking?
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Christmas Lights and Your Energy Bill: How to Save Money
These Christmas lights tips can maintain that holiday glow while reducing your power bill.
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Your Backup Gmail Account Could Disappear Today
Google plans to wipe Gmail accounts and other Google service logins that have gone unused for too long.
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How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Alive Longer
You spent real money on a real Christmas tree — here's how to keep it alive longer.
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States With the Highest, Lowest Student Loan Payments
New student loan study identifies which states are impacted most by the resumption of payments.
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Student Loan Payments Could Derail Retirement Saving for Millions of Americans
A new survey reveals millions of student loan borrowers fear resuming payments will disrupt their ability to save for retirement.
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Top 10 Metros Where It's Cheaper to Rent a Home Than Buy
With higher mortgage rates, it's actually cheaper to rent a home in some places.
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Your Best Time to Buy a Home in 2023 Is Fast Approaching
New data from Realtor.com reveals the best window to buy a home for the remainder of the year.
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Are You Committing Insurance Fraud Without Realizing It?
More Americans commit insurance fraud than you might think, and many don't even know they're doing it.
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The Hottest Housing Market Zip Codes of 2023
New housing market data reveals the ten zip codes where in-demand homes spend the fewest days on the market.
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College Students Share Encouraging Financial Report Cards
New data on college students' financial outlooks finds many silver linings in a cloudy economic backdrop.
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Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Mark in More Than 21 Years
Latest mortgage rates data shows a tough landscape for prospective homebuyers – and sellers.
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More Americans Borrowing from 401(k)s to Get By Financially
401(k) data from Bank of America shows savers increasingly dipping into their retirement funds to make ends meet.
