The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed two full percentage points since the beginning of the year, from 3.27 percent to close to 5.5 percent as of mid-May. While that […]
Do you love camping but are encumbered not being able to walk around in it? Are you always approached by strangers at campgrounds because you look so cute in your coordinated camping outfit? Do you […]
Stressed out? Say no more. We have a perfect bit for you that most likely works as “eye valium.” YouTube channel MAD LAB compiled a video dedicated to people who hate Mondays, featuring people who, […]
The restaurant business in the United States is notoriously competitive. Approximately 60% of new restaurants don’t survive more than a year in business, and 80% don’t last five years. And that was even before coronavirus […]
It’s summer party season, which means these $1.50 burgers (yes, you read that right) paired with backyard beers, poolside cocktails and porch wine. But prior to inviting your friends over to cool off and […]
From expansive mountain ranges to never-ending prairies, the beauty found in the United States is endless. In fact, there’s so much to see and experience that it can be difficult to know where to begin. […]
Age matters not only for wine and cheese, but also for credit card use. With shorter credit histories and lower incomes, younger people generally have less access to credit. Meanwhile, adults in their peak […]
As graduation approaches and you start thinking about life after college, you may find yourself wondering what the best cities for recent college grads are. While the “best” place to live after college will depend on […]
The Biden Administration announced a plan to grow the nation’s affordable housing stock. According to CNN, the new policies aim at leveraging federal funds to encourage zoning changes, increase the construction of multifamily homes and support manufactured housing and […]
The housing market may be hotter than ever, but most American homeowners agree: In an ideal world, they would prefer to make improvements to their homes, rather than sell them. But amid economic turmoil, that’s […]
Heinz is ready to move on from squeezable plastic bottles into the “Ketchup Bottle of Tomorrow” — a bottle made entirely of sustainably sourced wood pulp. The company announced its partnership with Pulpex […]
After more than two years of limited travel due to COVID-19, many are eager to enjoy a summer vacation. According to MoneyGeek’s recent survey, 46% of people in the U.S. plan to take at […]
As the weather becomes warmer, you may be itching to hop in the car and take a road trip. You could spend a weekend going to a destination that’s close by or take a few […]
You may want to work until you’re 70 or older to build up your retirement savings, but that doesn’t always work out. One in four people will be out of work for at least […]
It’s summer, and that means tomatoes are in season. If you do your grocery shopping on a budget or grow your food, you may find yourself with an abundance of tomatoes to use. If you are […]
Prince Rogers Nelson would have been an impossible 64 today, and just to keep things lively I have a gift or you. Spoiler, it’s music. But this is special music and you have probably never […]
Dear old Dad. We love him with all of our hearts, but man is he hard to buy for! He probably just wants to spend time with you, but if you want to give […]
Americans love their burgers, there’s no denying it. Just look at data from the Restaurant Business about just how much money burger restaurant chains made in the U.S. But which restaurant made the most money in 2020 […]
A vacation is a great escape from reality. But there’s no escaping rising inflation. As gas prices and costs of living continue to soar, more Americans plan to travel this summer. Multiple recently […]
Is it just me or are Father’s Day gifts getting better? My inaugural Father’s Day gift guide was in 2010, and I had to dig deep to find things beyond socks and “#1 Dad” […]
The average credit card debt in the U.S. is $5,525, according to the credit bureau Experian’s State of Credit 2021 report. However, the average credit card debt per person can vary greatly depending on […]
When the holidays come to a close, but our pants don’t, many of us turn our attention to exercise by way of New Year’s resolutions. “Working on my fitness” is a perennial top contender; […]
When it comes to travel trailers, there are a lot of different brands on the market. This article will discuss 10 of the best travel trailer brands on the market today. We will describe the […]
While people have been retiring early since there was work to shirk, the “FIRE movement” went mainstream in the early 2010s, popularized by Mr. Money Mustache and a few other bloggers. But does financial independence necessarily mean […]
If you’ve ever wondered what a sheet pan meal is or how to make sheet pan meals, this guide will help you and give you great ideas to try. You’ll see that there’s no need […]
According to a new survey among 19,000 people in 27 countries carried out by Ipsos, Sweden, the Netherlands and Belgium were among the countries most supportive of the rights of same-gender couples. Maybe more […]
Queen Elizabeth ll recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, with street parties and other events all around the United Kingdom. The Queen has now represented the country as Head of State and Head of Nation […]
Amazon.com is leading the U.S. e-commerce market, with e-commerce net sales of US$ 112,477 million in 2020 generated in the U.S., followed by Walmart.com with US$ 41,114 million. Third place is taken by Bestbuy.com with revenues […]
As a passive income evangelist, I love this gem from Warren Buffett: “If you don’t find a way to make money in your sleep, you will work until you die.” Everyone loves to […]
We have to admit, we were intrigued. Is there such a thing as really good boxed wine? The brand Really Good Boxed Wine not only thinks so, but got master sommelier Andy Myers on […]