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Inherited Jewelry: What Do I Do with It?

Inheriting multiple pieces of jewelry can be overwhelming. Which pieces are valuable and pieces are costume? Be informed when it comes to your inherited jewelry.

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

Why You Should Never Exchange Currency at the Airport

30 collectibles that are now worthless

If you're expecting to find a collector's gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books, here's why you should brace for disappointment.

How Pawn Shops Can Help When Times Are Tough

There are many factors that determine the amount of money you will be offered for a piece of jewelry when you take it to a pawn shop. This ...

Our Guide to Buying a Diamond Ring from a Pawn Shop

Purchasing the perfect diamond ring from a pawn shop requires a little bit of patience, luck, and knowledge. The great news is that pawn shops are always getting new diamond rings, so you never know what you will find each time you visit. Because of this, it is something of an exciting adventure

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

5 Important Things I Learned About Buying Rare Coins

In my 20-plus years of coin collecting, I've learned a lot about buying rare coins, including the 5 important lessons shared here.

Jeff Garrett: Learning the Art of Rare Coin Grading

Coin Expert and former ANA president Jeff Garrett touts the benefits of courses teaching the art of coin grading.

How To Eat Star Fruit

Learn more about star fruit nutrition facts, health benefits, healthy recipes, and other fun facts to enrich your diet.

Can I Sell My Star Trek "Inspired" Music?

(cover of a Star Trek sound effects recording) Can I sell my own compositions inspired by Star Trek and use "STAR TREK" in the album tit...

How to Make Star Sashing

A Lovely Way to Dress Up Quilt Blocks! Sashing that comes together to form a star is an easy variation of sashing with cornerstones. It adds a special touch to whatever quilt it’s used in. In fact, you can create a simple, yet beautiful, quilt just from squares of fabric and star sashing. The sashing …

Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®

Be the Star You Are, hosted by Cynthia Brian helps you difine your vision, discover your passion and design your future so you can become the star you are.

5 Important Life Lessons We Can All Learn From Yoda

"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose." Profound, right? But no, it’s not from Buddha or Osho. That awesome pearl of spiritual wisdom...

Chill out with ENERGY STAR!

When temperatures go up, your utility bills can still stay low. With help from ENERGY STAR you can keep your cool, tame those bills, and help fight climate change. Discover the best ways to keep your cool at energystar.gov/cooling.

What is the ‘Christmas Star’ and how do I see it?

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10)—The Christmas Star is not a star at all. Roughly every 20 years Jupiter and Saturn aline creating a bright ‘star’ in the heavens. This phenom got its Christmas name it i…