You might want to avoid alcohol because you’re counting calories, acting as a designated driver or maybe even expecting a baby. No matter the reason, the best mocktail recipes guarantee you won’t have to sacrifice the fun […]
If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA), it’s a terrific way to save money now and accumulate wealth for the future—if you understand the rules. Last year, the CARES Act expanded the […]
Marilyn Monroe died 60 years ago this week — Aug. 5, 1962, to be exact. It’s hard to imagine it was so long ago given how influential the award winning actress remains. Earlier this year, […]
Many Americans struggle to save money but it’s worth the effort since there are serious downsides to not stashing away cash. These can range from going into debt, facing financial hardship after losing your job, […]
A country’s wealth is often determined by its GDP per capita. This is the average amount of money that each person in a country earns in a year. It takes into account both the number […]
They’re calling it the Great Unretirement. Millions of people who retired in the last decade, and particularly since COVID, are seeking to return to work in the interest of gaining a little more financial security as […]
Humans share 98.7 percent of their DNA with two species of endangered great apes: bonobos (Pan paniscus) and chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). Bonobos — which can only be found in forested regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant that owning investment properties is not for the faint […]
After more than two years of working remotely, many employees now find themselves returning to the long-lost office where they once spent their workdays. Whether you have to reluctantly drag yourself back or you’re […]
Each of us has our own agenda in terms of what makes stashing our cash away worthwhile. For some of us, it’s the anticipation of doing something fun or buying something beautiful. For others, it’s […]
It’s a classic dilemma faced by car shoppers: Buy new, or buy used? But as climate change fuels the popularity of electric vehicles and the world’s automakers roll out revolutionary EV models, another emerging […]
If you were to dive 148 feet below the ocean’s surface – into the twilight mesophotic zone – you would see corals glowing green or orange around their mouths or on the ends of […]
Though home prices have risen significantly over the past two years, paying $1 million or more for a house may still seem excessive to most Americans. However, just because million-dollar homes aren’t common throughout the […]
Not only does Texas offer fiscal incentives (did someone say “no state income tax”?), affordable housing, and a low cost of living, but it’s also the second most diverse state in the country and boasts cities and […]
It’s funny how we seldom think about how or why things are made. They are just there, right? Well, it turns out that many things we use, eat or otherwise rely on practically every day […]
Hot Hike Summer It’s hard to believe we’re only four hikes and just over four months into this hiking cycle. The Federal Open Market Committee raised its target policy rate by another 75 basis […]
If you tend to shy away from “heavier” liquor in the summer, opting for cocktails made with vodka, gin, tequila or rum, have we got some news for you! Bourbon and mezcal are marvelous in […]
Many Americans improved their financial habits during the pandemic by cutting expenses and paying down debt, but those habits are slipping in 2022, according to research from Northwestern Mutual. The 2022 Planning and Progress Study, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic altered the landscape of the U.S. economy. Significant government relief and rock-bottom interest rates helped households build wealth, even as an inflation spike eroded their money’s real value. In the first quarter […]
Editor’s Note: Updated for July 2022. Just under half of Americans think President Joe Biden is highly responsibility for the current inflation trend, according to a YouGov and The Economist survey reported by Statista. […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) outlook for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30, predicted a 65% chance of an above-normal season, meaning that states with the most […]
Are you a regular coffee drinker? Do you sometimes worry that caffeine might be bad for your health? Well, there’s no need to feel guilty about your little coffee habit. In fact, caffeine has […]
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping! No matter how well your kids care for their gear, they always need more for the coming school year. Toss in the long lists […]
So… have you heard about sleep divorce? It’s been a phrase on the tip of every sleep blogger’s tongue and is essentially defined as the amicable relegation of long-term bedmates to separate rooms, all […]
Fewer than half of U.S. workers are aware of a tax credit that’s “almost too good to be true,” says Catherine Collinson, CEO and president of the Transamerica Institute and Center for Retirement Studies. The […]
Everybody loves chocolate, right? Well, not everybody, at least not to the same degree. According to data from Statista’s Global Consumer Outlook, there’s a huge gulf in chocolate consumption around the world. You will find […]
Crypto scams have cost investors more than $20 billion over the last five years. In 2021, a new type of scam made up roughly a third of the $7.7 billion lost that year: rug […]
If you have a large upcoming expense, such as a big move, home renovation, or major medical cost, you may find yourself in need of more cash than you currently have sitting in the […]
There are many factors that go into making a city the “best” for job seekers. Some things are intangible, like museums, beaches or a community’s vibe. But many of a city’s qualities are easier to […]
In Malawi, 250 elephants are being moved one at a time from the overcrowded Liwonde National Park to the Kasungu National Park, located about 380 kilometers (236 miles) north. At least 40 elephants have […]