Traveling can already be costly, but add a pet and your prices could be even more anxiety-inducing. But sometimes traveling with a pet is unavoidable, be it because you’re planning on being gone for a […]
When held in your hand, credit cards and debit cards look almost identical, yet they are different financial products. A credit card allows you to borrow money to make a purchase, whereas a debit card […]
Since the start of the year, mortgage rates have risen dramatically. The record-low rates of 2021 are gone, with rates above 5% becoming standard. While a lower rate can make paying off a mortgage more affordable, it […]
Many spirits and cocktail books that were scheduled to come out earlier this year were pushed back to due supply chain issues, but at least these ones didn’t end up at the bottom of […]
Well, Barbie is conquering new fields of study once again. Really, what can’t she do? And that includes mortuary sciences. It turns out the number of woman funeral directors has grown from just 5% of the […]
Beer is among the handful of alcoholic beverages that have been consumed for centuries. Varied forms of beer can be obtained by effecting alterations to the beer brewing process. Some of the most common types […]
It’s commonly believed that high inflation means higher wages. But today, that just isn’t the case. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report that says wages went up by 4 percent in […]
You don’t have to settle for that little potted basil plant on your windowsill; any small outdoor space can be transformed into a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. You can even turn a fire escape into […]
You wake up energized after a good night’s sleep. You’re feeling good and motivated to tackle the day. But then (cue doomsday music) 3 p.m. hits. Brain fog creeps in, and you enter do-nothing mode. […]
Why does Australia hate people? It wants to kill us all in horrific ways. A lot of Australia’s toads, spiders, jellyfish, octopuses and snakes are poisonous. Even the ticks cause paralysis. Don’t even get me […]
More than two thirds of employees in the United States expected their main source of retirement income to come from retirement plans, such as 401(k), 403(b) or individual retirement accounts (IRAs), as of the end […]
Many people use the terms saving and investing interchangeably because they go hand in hand to ensure financial stability. But saving and investing have many differences that you should know when planning for your financial […]
U.S. households saved an extra $2.5 trillion between March 2020 and January 2022, according to the latest report by The Hamilton Project, an economic policy initiative within the Brookings Institution. Households built up this “excess savings” — […]
It’s getting easier and easier to swap out common products with reusables – coffee cups, straws and produce bags among them. But what about the things we can’t so easily replace, like the bottles, jars and jugs […]
At the risk of stating the obvious, real estate costs a lot. That makes it expensive to invest in and difficult to diversify among real estate investments. The median home price in the U.S. is […]
While most Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden, a Statista poll using data from Gallup sought to find out which president the majority of Americans (at least 51%) disapproved of the president the fastest. Of the most recent […]
U.S. President Joe Biden issued the first three pardons of his term in office and shortened the sentences of 75 people who had been charged for non-violent drug offenses. The move comes as part of his administration’s […]
Most people buy cars for practical purposes. They need transportation to get to and from work and to run errands around town. But for classic car enthusiasts, a car can be a collector’s item that […]
Reports about the superyachts of sanctioned Russian billionaires being frozen or detained came a dime a dozen in the aftermath of the invasion of Ukraine by the country at the end of February. After […]
When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, one of the biggest culprits is the personal automobile. But the carbon footprint of real estate is a significant contributor as well. Buildings generate nearly 40 […]
Stock prices come in all sizes. A few trade above $1,000 per share, such as Amazon.com (AMZN) and Alphabet (GOOG). Meanwhile, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) currently trades above $500,000 per share. Most companies do […]
Jaywalking. We’ve all done it. In most places, it’s a crime and it can be very dangerous, but it’s not as bad as stealing or running a red light, right? Perhaps not, but thousands of […]
According to polls by Gallup, President Joe Biden’s approval rating stood at 42 percent most recently after having stagnated at a low level for several months. The rating is sticking despite much higher approval of […]
As a student (or parent) it can be easy to focus solely on the college application process, and completely forget about financial aid. You spend so much time studying for the SATs (or ACTs) and […]
If you’re shopping for a home mortgage, you’ve probably seen the term “mortgage points.” Before you take the next step to sign a mortgage preapproval or other borrowing commitment, it’s critical to understand how points […]
While younger workers might have the luxury of finding new jobs with higher wages, the pandemic pushed many older workers to retire, according to a new study by The New School Schwartz Center for Economic Policy […]
Have you realized the drugstore reading glasses aren’t cutting it anymore? Has your child come home with a note from the teacher saying they’re having trouble seeing the board? Facing an unexpected appointment with […]
By now, we know that while some cases of COVID-19 are mild and short-lived, others are not. In fact, the term “COVID long-haulers” has become familiar vernacular, explaining symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, […]
Sports stars make a fortune. We all know that. But have you ever watched your favorite players and wondered just how long it would take them to earn your salary? Well, the folks over at […]
The summer travel season is upon us, and COVID-weary Americans who didn’t travel in 2020 or 2021 are ready to get moving! But with fuel prices so high, every mode of transportation is more expensive this […]