I was in debt and struggling when a $45,000 inheritance changed my life

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After Chris Boutté (not pictured) received a large inheritance, he learned about personal finances and how to invest.

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Here's how much it costs to live in America's 10 most expensive cities

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A couple started out with about $45 between them. Over their 23 years together, they've paid off $350,000 of debt.

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A retiree explains his path to achieve happiness and counter loneliness. It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny.

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Joe Lamy, 75, found a solution to counter the loneliness epidemic among older people.

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12 tricks to make your cheap furniture look more expensive, from interior designers

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There are a few cheap ways to upgrade your furniture.

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I saved over $300 by shopping secondhand for Christmas. My unique, eco-friendly gifts were worth the search.

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Jillian Pretzel saved hundreds by shopping secondhand for Christmas.

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Consumers are pushing back on being asked to buy more stuff with 'no-spend 2024'

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Some TikTokers pledged to cut back on fast food and streaming services in the new year.

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Here's what analysts see in store for stocks as the US government barrels towards a shutdown

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The US government has more than a 50% chance of shutting down, Goldman Sachs warned.

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US debt interest payments are unsustainable and flash 'huge warning signs' as they take over federal spending, budget expert warns

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NASA spent billions on its SLS mega-rocket to take humans to the moon. It finally admitted it is 'unaffordable.'

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The SLS rocket stands at Launch Pad 39B, on November 11, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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