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Just how expensive are those wedding bells?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jul 25, 2017
Let's do the numbers on marriage.
Cupid's Wedding Chapel sign is seen on display in Las Vegas, Nevada. 
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Now you have another reason to tip your Uber driver

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 20, 2017
The company is now allowing tipping within its app.
By end of July, riders throughout the U.S. will be able to tip their drivers using Uber's app.
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What does solar energy mean to you?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Jun 19, 2017
Do you have solar panels at home? Do your neighbors?
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Asking for a raise is like pulling teeth

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 16, 2017
Some Americans actually prefer the latter.
Some American's would rather have a root canal than ask for a raise
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Tiny homes seem perfect for most millennials, except for one big problem

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 15, 2017
Traditional lenders have shied away from financing the trendy homes, but that could change next year.
A portable home made by Titan Tiny Homes. 
Courtesy of Titan Tiny Homes.
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Graduating into the Economy

The do's and don'ts of saving money

by Molly Wood and Paulina Velasco
Jun 9, 2017
Also, how can you plan for your dream home?
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Joy! Kinder Eggs are coming to America

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 22, 2017
The popular European treat is changing its packaging to comply with U.S. rules.
Kinder Joy is made up of two plastic halves of an egg. 
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Prom season is here, and it can cost families a pretty penny

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 19, 2017
Teens are spending hundreds of dollars on the 'promposal' alone.
Friends dance together at their prom.
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I've Always Wondered ...

A starter guide for aspiring gold bugs

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 9, 2017
What is the best way to buy gold bars?
Gold bars are sold in different weights. Some come in blister packs.
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Cream cheese has a history wrapped in tin foil

by Jana Kasperkevic
Apr 26, 2017
Why is the packaging so difficult to reuse?
Cream cheese bricks come in handy when making a cheesecake, but the foil packaging is not exactly reusable.
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