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Here's the one thing you should never say to a debt collector

By: Julia Glum

This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where managing editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know.

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College Students Can Now Use PayPal and Venmo to Pay for Tuition

Convenient? Yes. But there's a costly catch.

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Here's the One Thing You Should Never Say to a Debt Collector

Debt collectors are required to follow the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Here's what to know.

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Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Now Costs 99% More Than It Did at Launch

A hot, 16-ounce pumpkin spice latte costs about $6.66 this fall. That's huge jump from the original PSL price.

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As Bitcoin Rallies, These 3 Factors Will Determine Crypto's Comeback

It's been a tough year for crypto. Whether these conditions change — and prices end 2026 on an upswing — will depend on investor interest, the Fed and mainstream acceptance.

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Your Grocery Store's AI Chatbot Could Be Making You Spend More Money

Albertsons, Walmart and Instacart have all reported larger baskets or higher sales when shoppers use their AI-powered shopping assistants.

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Here's How Long It Has Been Since You Could Pay for College With a Minimum Wage Job

Until 2001, you could fully pay for college tuition, room and board with any full-time job in the U.S., according to a Money analysis of federal wage and education data. That's no longer the case.

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Hackers Claim to Have 153 Million Stolen Driver's Licenses. Here's How to Protect Yourself

By: Gabriel O. Rodriguez Cruz

A digital scan of your driver's license can help scammers steal your identity, threatening your finances.

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Just 15% of Americans Find 'Joy' Affordable in Today's Economy

Here's how to make room in your budget for fun.

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Your 401(k) Provider Might Be Selling Your Personal Data — and You Can't Stop Them

In a new report, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that few retirement plan administrators prohibit sharing customer data for marketing purposes.