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Banks make big bucks from overdraft fees — more than $11.6 billion in 2019 alone, according to one study from the Center for Responsible Lending. And those fees, which are charged to customers when they spend more than they have in their bank account, can add up quickly. A single overdraft fee, wh...

As a former photographer, I like to think I can spot digital manipulation from a mile away. I’ve used Photoshop and GIMP for years to edit photos for clients. I have spent thousands of hours using those apps to train my eye without me being completely aware. There’s a brand of lipstick I really ...

Beautiful Persuasion As a former store manager, I became adept at persuading people to part with their money. I knew my customers. I greeted them when they shopped, learned their kids’ and their pets’ names, favorite colors, and style preferences. I maintained a light touch and never for...