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Affordable Ways to Refresh Your Home

Affordable Ways to Refresh Your Home

Home improvements can rejuvenate a stale dwelling. But remodeling and renovations could set you back thousands of dollars for each room. A “midrange minor kitchen remodel” — including hardware, countertops, flooring and…

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This is how much you need to earn for rent in North Carolina

There is nowhere in the country where a person working one full-time minimum wage job can afford to rent a modest two-bedroom home

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This portable air conditioner can keep you cool all summer

The top deal to keep your cool!

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KFC to test chicken and waffles in Charlotte

Charlotte fried chicken lovers are about to have a new place to try an old favorite.

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This robo massager is under $70 in honor of dad

The top massage deal in our region in time for Father's Day 2018.

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Study shows minimum wage doesn't pay the rent in Mecklenburg Co.

The study said people in Mecklenburg County who make less than $18 per hour cannot afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment.

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Beware of Hidden Taxes in Retirement

Your taxes in retirement may be a lot more complicated than taxes while you’re working. Social Security checks may or may not be taxed, depending on your income. You’ll pay…

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Study: Charlotte 4th best U.S. city for retirement

Planning for retirement? Check out these cities.

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13 common mistakes people make when they buy a new car

Knowing the common mistakes people make can help you avoid them.

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Minimum wage workers can't afford two-bedroom apartments anywhere in US, report says

The annual report gives a bleak outlook on housing costs around the US.

NATION-WORLD
How to Make June’s Fed Rate Hike Work for Your Savings

For the seventh time in about two years, the Federal Reserve has raised the federal funds rate. That’s good news for savers: These rate hikes are one of several factors that…

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Comcast challenges Disney with $65 billion bid for Fox

The battle for Twenty-First Century Fox is heating up.

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June Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Your CDs

Federal Reserve rate hikes, such as Wednesday’s one-quarter percentage point increase, often lead to higher annual percentage yields on certificates of deposit, or CDs. APYs on long-term CDs at many online…

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To Save Money on Wedding Music, Scratch the DJ and DIY

A good wedding DJ will keep your big day flowing and your dance floor moving. But hiring one could also set you back $1,000 or more. You can DJ your…

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Fed signals 4 rate hikes this year, up from 3

The Federal Reserve also decided Wednesday to lift short-term rates for the second time this year.

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The Cost to Install Central Air and 3 Ways to Save

Summer heats up fast when all you have is a fan to cool you down. Central air conditioning could solve all your sweaty problems, but the price may knock you…

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