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25 things you should never buy — and what to buy instead

If you really want to save money, become a more intentional shopper.

How to Coupon, According to People Who Save Thousands Every Year

If you don’t use coupons, you’re spending way more than you should. 

Tired of working from 9 to 5? 20 steps to becoming a freelancer

More and more people are eschewing traditional 9-to-5 jobs in favor of freelancing and the independence that comes with it. 

Why so few teenagers have jobs anymore

The number of teens participating in the labor force peaked 40 years ago and has declined ever since. Yet kids today are not slacking off; they are working harder in school and have less free time than teenagers had in the past.

The famous company bosses who worked their way up

These business people may have started at the bottom, but they've worked their way up to become the top dog at the world's biggest companies.

Homes in these waterfront cities are a total steal

Plenty of affordable waterfront locations remain across America.

How I learned that early retirement is the wrong goal

Focus on financial independence: Just getting your net worth to zero begins to give you options.

5 Millionaire Habits You Should Be Copying

To achieve prosperity and financial freedom, you need to make responsible money choices and set tons of goals.

Iran says Chinese state oil firm withdraws from $5B deal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — China's state oil company has pulled out of a $5 billion deal to develop a portion of Iran's massive offshore natural gas field, the Islamic Republic's oil minister said Sunday, an agreement from which France's Total SA earlier withdrew over U.S. sanctions.

California's new privacy law could cost companies $55B to get in compliance

A report prepared for the California AG's office found the state's new privacy law may cost firms a total of $55 billion for initial compliance.

UAW regional director charged in corruption probe placed on leave

The move comes as the UAW strike of General Motors continues, although official have reported progress in talks in recent days.

For US banks skittish about marijuana, a proposal to ease worries

Most US banks shun people like Hope Wiseman, who runs a dispensary that sells marijuana for medical use. Most banks fear being charged with money laundering if they work with people in the legal marijuana industry.

Electric company PG&E to pay $65M over claims it falsified records

The money will not come from customers, according to the settlement terms.

IPO market has begun pushing back on growth-at-all-costs private companies

Endeavor Group Holdings became the latest company to scale back plans for an initial public offering on Thursday, when it reduced the size of the deal and slashed its price range.

What small businesses, hit by China tariffs, are doing to minimize the impact

The sweeping tariffs imposed on China for its alleged unfair trade practices was intended to set right imbalances that put U.S. companies at a disadvantage. What wasn't intended: the financial hit U.S. small businesses are suffering as a result of unraveling supply chains. This is what they are doing to minimize the impact.

Popular products invented by accident

Sometimes mistakes are happy accidents, like those that led to products from penicillin to Popsicles.