One of the downsides of the Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is that there are income limits that preclude high income earners from contributing directly to these accounts. But for people on the cusp, or for those […]
Climate change is a real threat — but it’s one you can help combat. By understanding how big companies and common household items impact the environment, you can make more informed and sustainable choices in […]
Ah, the boudoir! The late 18th-century word translates from the French as “sulking-place,” yet the Cambridge English Dictionary defines boudoir as “a beautifully decorated room used in the past by a woman for sleeping, dressing, […]
Financial goals exist on a timeline that stretches into the future. Some goals, like buying a new car, might take place in the near future, perhaps inside just a couple of years. Others, like retirement, […]
Options are contracts that give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset like shares of a company stock. Purchasers can buy or sell by a certain date at a […]
Ah, the 1960s — it gave us a lot of memorable moments — Woodstock, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the Civil Rights Movement, and the moon landings to name just a few. Of course, it also gave […]
Employer-sponsored retirement plans like a 401(k) are a common way for workers to save for retirement. In any given year, about half of employees participate in a retirement plan at work, according to the Bureau […]
At the end of 2020, the International Union for Conservation of Nature added 31 species to its list of extinct plants and animals. The most recent update brings the total number of species threatened with extinction […]
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The great thing about a staycation is that the possibilities are endless! There’s so much you can do – and it ranges from jamming your schedule full of activities to doing absolutely nothing. There’s no […]