8 Everyday Things That Refuse to Die

Ever reached in your pocket and wondered why you’re still carrying around pennies?

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Ever reached in your pocket and wondered why you’re still carrying around pennies? Why have phone booths disappeared but not parking meters? Welcome to the world of the hangers-on in everyday life, the persistent products and services that seem to resist change. Here are eight, with the backstories of why technology and social change haven’t killed them off—yet. Have a look:

David Muhlbaum
Senior Online Editor, Kiplinger.com

In his current role as Senior Online Editor, David edits and writes a wide range of content for Kiplinger.com. With more than 20 years of experience with Kiplinger, he has worked on and written for a range of its publications, including The Kiplinger Letter and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. He is a co-host of Your Money's Worth, Kiplinger's podcast and has helped develop the Economic Forecasts feature.