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35 Bizarre Things You Can Be Taxed On

Uncle Sam always seems to have his hand out — and even expects a cut for these 35 off-the-wall things.

If you drink tea or French press coffee, you probably heat water every day. Do it faster and with less energy with these electric kettles.

If you're gearing up for a travel adventure, don't go any further until you've explored this collection of travel equipment savings strategies.

It's easy to simplify your travel and avoid baggage fees. Become a single-bag traveler by choosing the right carry-on and packing with purpose!

Home title insurance is one more fee in the closing costs pile. Do you really need it?

Credit cards have been around for a long time now — and so have all these myths about paying with plastic.

Stuck in a job rut? Make more money with these time-efficient earnings boosters.

Retirement planning is not one-size-fits-all. And if you're single, you'd be wise to prepare for some unique concerns — and benefits!

A microwave bakes better than an oven two ways: it's faster and it makes single serving treats. Start nuking dessert with these easy recipes.

Don't let con artists prey on your elderly loved ones. You can help protect them, and their money, from financial predators.

Cold sores are painful, ugly, and take a long time to heal. Here's how to avoid (and treat) these nasty little lesions.

Bathrooms fill up with clutter fast. Keep it under control and mostly out of site with some clever, and inexpensive, storage ideas.

Even a minor auto accident is frightening and stressful. Prepare for the aftermath ahead of time to limit the damage and walk away unscathed.

Retirement planning makes everyone a little nervous, but for women, there's more at stake — a lot more. Are you saving enough?

Impostor syndrome — that feeling of being a fake in high stakes social situations — often stands in the way of success. Don't let it.

If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.

A livable wage is a hot-button issue most can agree on. These six American cities are leading the way to sustainable minimum wages.

If you vacation in the following countries, you can actually eat healthy for very little money.

If you've set a goal to lose weight or get healthy through exercise, great! Make sure you achieve your goal by following these suggestions.

Who says laundry soap is just for clothes? Try it for one of these other common household clean ups.