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Silver buyers: 9 places that buy silver for cash

By Emma Johnson | Updated February 4, 2026

If you're ready to turn your silver into cash, we've got 9 suggestions for you, including online silver buyers, silver buyers in your area, silver recyclers, pawn shops and jewelers. Here's what you need to...

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21 bargain ALDI food deals for Feb. 4 – Feb. 10

By Katy Willis | Updated February 4, 2026

Feeding people in February can feel like a lot. You’ve got game day snacks, regular weeknight dinners, and Valentine’s treats all stacked into the same paycheck. Eating out is pricey, and even “cheap” fast food...

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18 jobs that pay $30/hour with on the job training

By Katy Willis | Updated February 4, 2026

Some jobs still pay solid money and teach you everything you need once you’re hired. You don’t need years of experience or a pricey degree first, just the willingness to learn, show up, and stick...

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Addiction does not automatically mean you lose your children 

By Emma Johnson | Updated February 3, 2026

The truth separating parents don’t hear enough: having a substance abuse problem does not automatically mean you lose custody of your kids. In my 15 years of writing about and advocating for separated families, I...

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Selling an engagement ring? Avoid these mistakes as prices drop

By Emma Johnson | Updated February 3, 2026

California divorced mom Marissa Forrester's 1.5 carat diamond engagement ring had a retail value of $10,000 in 2012. Eleven years later in 2023 after her divorce, she sold it online for a quarter of that...

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15 real ways you can put $250 a month back in your pocket, without burning out

By Katy Willis | Updated February 3, 2026

You don’t need a second job or a miracle to free up $250 a month. Most of the time, the money is already leaving your account, in quiet little leaks: bills you never renegotiated, subscriptions...

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17 jobs perfect for introverts that pay at least $30 per hour

By Katy Willis | Updated February 3, 2026

Some people love buzzing offices, group brainstorms, and talking all day.If you’re more “headphones on, do my work, leave me alone,” a lot of jobs can feel like a bad fit, even if the money...

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How and where to sell platinum jewelry, scraps or coins

By Emma Johnson | Updated February 2, 2026

Like gold and silver, platinum prices have been skyrocketing over the past year — hitting record highs time and again. If you have old jewelry or platinum bars or coins, now is a great time...

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How to sell diamonds and not get ripped off

By Katy Willis | Updated February 2, 2026

If you’re thinking about selling your old diamonds or diamond jewelry for cash, there are three steps you should take before you sell, which I detail below. However, before you get ready to make a...

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Practical ways to get help with rent or a mortgage before you miss a payment

By Katy Willis | Updated February 2, 2026

Falling behind on housing is one of the most stressful money problems there is. You see the due date coming, you do the math in your head, and you know the numbers don’t work. It’s...

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Smart money moves for single-income households living paycheck to paycheck

By Katy Willis | Updated February 2, 2026

Living on one income when every dollar is already spoken for is exhausting. You get paid, you cover the main bills, grab groceries, maybe fill the tank, and the balance drops right back down. One...

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18 jobs that pay $25/hour without a bachelor’s degree and always need workers

By Katy Willis | Updated February 2, 2026

If you’re tired of jobs that barely cover groceries, you’re not alone. Plenty of people are stuck in low-wage work even though there are employers begging for help in better-paying roles. You don’t need a...

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Where to sell dental gold for the most money

By Katy Willis | Updated February 1, 2026

Gold teeth and caps, gold dental implants, gold fillings, bridges, bridges, gold inlays and onlays are valuable dental scrap that can add up to a nice profit. As gold prices in general have skyrocketed in...

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12 government benefits you can stack when your paycheck just isn’t enough

By Katy Willis | Updated February 1, 2026

You can work hard, budget, and still come up short. Rent jumps. Groceries creep up. Child care costs as much as a second mortgage. At some point, the math just does not work on wages...

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Pawn shops, gold and jewelry: What our secret shopping experiment found

By Emma Johnson | Updated January 31, 2026

Despite their reputation as shady operations that want to take advantage of unassuming customers, many pawn shops are reputable businesses with deep roots in the communities they serve. If you’re in need of quick cash...

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