4 hidden health risks of hearing loss
Hearing loss might seem like an inconvenience – you turn the TV louder, or choose quieter restaurants, or ask people to repeat themselves – but it’s actually not just an annoyance. It’s also linked with […]
6 tips for a great getaway with your grandkids
Linda and Bob Rosenberg of Piermont, New York, have five grandchildren, now ages 4, 9, 11, 12 and 15. When each of the older ones turned five, the Rosenbergs took them to Disney World. Summer […]
Are personal loans cheaper than financing with a credit card?
When you need help financing a purchase or paying off debt, you might find yourself comparing the options of taking on a personal loan or applying for a new credit card. But which one is […]
Here’s how to protect yourself against credit card skimming
Twenty-three percent of American drivers suspect they’ve been a victim of credit card or debit card skimming at a gas pump in the past 12 months, according to a new report from CompareCards.com. That’s up […]
A small business guide to understanding the product life cycle
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may not realize how unlikely a new product is to succeed. Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that of the roughly 30,000 new consumer […]
What happens when your smart home starts thinking for itself?
With the creation of Alexa and Google Assistant routines, along with the tinkering of some IFTTT applets, today’s smart home can already do a good job of appearing automated. The house may not entirely think for […]
Anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness can
When it comes to your health, a good cry may be better for you than a clenched fist. That’s because anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness, according to a […]
5 effective ways to reduce your prescription drug costs
With each passing decade, your pillbox fills up a bit more—and makes a bigger dent in your budget. A recent report from Congress found that 12 of the 20 most-prescribed brand-name drugs for seniors had seen price […]
5 simple steps to cut your risk for dementia
As you get older, it’s natural to worry about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Or you may fear having to care for a partner or parent who has one of those debilitating neurological disorders. The […]
How to wholesale to retailers: 10 tips from successful small businesses
If you’re an artisan or maker, you might dream of hitting a home run with a large retailer or national big box store. Creating something worth buying is every entrepreneur’s first challenge. After that, most […]