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30 summertime money mistakes you’re probably making

You certainly don’t want to pay for those mistakes the rest of the year. So, to maintain your financial well-being while still enjoying summer, avoid making these money mistakes.

How elected officials have made millions by being in office

The salary for the president of the United States is $400,000, while the VP earns $230,700. Although that’s not chump change, some of the politicians who have held these esteemed positions have been able to parlay their time in the White House into millions.

Restaurants can make up to 500% on some menu items

A restaurant has to factor in overhead costs when it prices out a menu to remain solvent, but certain items provide restaurants with more opportunity to overprice than others. You might choose to do a little more home cooking after finding out these restaurant secrets.

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5 tricks to get a cheaper ride when Uber prices surge

After a great night out, the last thing you want to do is deal with Uber surge pricing and fork over 10 times the regular fee to get home safely.

17 things more likely to happen to you than winning the lottery

It’s true: You’re far more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime than win the lottery. But let’s take lightning strikes off the table. Here are 17 things that will almost certainly happen to you before you win the lottery.

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