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A Shattered Flower Pot With a Secret Nets $60,000 at Auction

The ceramic pot was left in a garden for years. It was a genuine work of art hiding in plain sight.

High population states are usually most vulnerable.

The Worst States for Job Scams, Mapped

Where does your state land on the scale?

11 Misconceptions About Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and More

Hearing NFTs explained as “non-fungible tokens” only makes sense if you already know what ‘fungible’ means.

Resist the temptation—and save money in the process.

What Is the ‘No Buy’ Trend—and How Do You Actually Pull It Off?

TikTok’s “No Buy 2025” trend has been blowing up online, but what does it really entail, and is it even possible to follow? We break down the pros and cons here, plus how to get started.

What Happens if I Don’t File My Taxes on Time?

If you fail to file or pay your taxes in time for the April 15 deadline, you could end up dealing with a lot of hassle—and get stuck paying a lot of fees.

Why Do We Call a Dollar a “Buck”?

Everyone knows a buck means a dollar. But not everyone knows why.

What’s the Difference Between a Bull and a Bear Market?

The economic terms get tossed around a lot these days, but one market is clearly better for investors.

7 Things You Should Never Buy at Costco

From bagels to mattresses, there are some Costco products you’re better off skipping the next time you go on a shopping trip.

This Interactive Map Shows You Where Your Food Comes From

If you’re wondering how tariffs might affect your grocery bill, use this interactive to trace the origins of your food.

Your Thrift Store Finds Probably Have Bugs in Them—Here’s How to Tell

Shopping secondhand? Learn how to avoid common pests like bed bugs and clothes moths during your next thrift store haul.

Get ready to ease your travel woes with these new features from Google.

Google Now Lets You Track Hotel Prices Just Like Flights

Google is expanding its price-tracking feature from flights to hotels, making it easier to catch a bargain.

12 Cultural Shifts Sparked By the 1975 Digital Revolution

Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.

How Does Duty-Free Work?

Let’s take a look at a few of the rules regarding duties and declarations, and see what's up with the duty-free shop.

Another Universe Commercial, Magic the Gathering, Buzz Burbank Voiceover

8 of the Most Valuable ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards

‘Magic: The Gathering’ cards can get extremely pricey among collectors, but certain versions—like the 1993 Black Lotus card—could still be worth a lot of money to this day.

9 Under-the-Radar Costco Perks You’re Probably Missing Out On

From home and auto insurance to free hearing aids, there’s a lot you can squeeze out of your Costco membership.

A mass of shipping containers at the port of Shenzen, China.

How Do Tariffs Work?

Tariffs are a means for one country to wrangle better trade terms with another country and to protect domestic manufacturing. Unfortunately, they don’t always deliver.

Houses in Californian cities fetch a high price.

The 10 Most and Least Expensive U.S. Cities to Buy a Home

Find out where home prices are the lowest and highest across the U.S.

Aldi has a good reason for charging a quarter to use carts.

Why Does Aldi Charge a Quarter to Use Their Shopping Carts?

Find out why Aldi‘s quarter system is a smart way to save money and ensure carts are always available.

Students don‘t have to break the bank with these deals.

20 Companies That Offer Student Discounts

College can be expensive, but these student discounts from popular retailers make life a little easier—and cheaper.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

The 10 States Spending the Most (and Least) on Groceries

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

Costco only takes Visa. It's for your own good.

The Reason Costco Only Accepts Visa Credit Cards

The warehouse giant won’t take Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. Here’s why.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.

American officials exchanged Soviet spy Rudolf Abel for the American U-2 spyplane pilot Francis Gary Powers in the 1962 “Bridge of Spies” transfer.

How a Nickel and a Paperboy Brought Down a Cold War Spy

Soviet spy Rudolf Abel might have never been caught were it not for a Russian turncoat and a newspaper delivery boy who thought he’d been stiffed.

They'll stay good for longer than you might think.

10 Surprising Foods You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Freeze

Grocery shopping on a budget? Here are some essential foods that you probably didn’t expect can hold up well inside of a freezer.