How to fix FEMA’s flood buyout program
Flood insurance is meant to cover the cost if your home is damaged by flooding. The vast majority of flood insurance policies are sold through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is run by the […]
Are you really getting the most from your health care plan?
Since the onset of the global pandemic, healthcare has never been more critical. However, the cost involved also continues to rise. In 2020, health spending reached $4.1 trillion — a 4.3% increase from 2019. Over half […]
You got the flowers, but what’t the perfect Valentine’s Day message to write on the card?
Writing the perfect note for Valentine’s Day is hard. Almost as hard as it is to find the perfect bouquet of flowers. Lucky for you, we have put together 23 of the best Valentine’s Day […]
The 20 most expensive US cities for retirees
As the golden years near, many become hyper-focused on how big a nest egg they need to retire. Not surprisingly, the size hinges largely on where that nest is needed, as the cost of housing and other living expenses […]
If you must put pineapple on your pizza, at least use the right cheeses
Pineapple pizza haters, you may want to stop reading now. Pineapple is an excellent pizza topping, bringing sweetness and additional acidity to what is basically already a perfect food, also playing beautifully off other […]
Do sunrise alarm clocks actually work?
If you’re like many people, you probably have an alarm clock (or five) on your phone to wake you up in the morning. It doesn’t matter how zen the tune is, you still get jolted awake […]
University of California Irvine will cost you this much
The University of California Irvine is a public research university in Irvine, California, known for its outstanding academic programs. In 2021, U.S. News and World Report named UCI the 9th best public school in […]
Would you drink chili & cheese flavored beer? Even for the Super Bowl?
If you’ve ever wanted to straight up drink a bowl of chili cheese dip, Hormel has come up with the next best thing: chili cheese-flavored beer. New Hormel Chili Cheese Brew is made with […]
What is the qualified dividend tax rate for 2022?
Dividends are payments that investors can receive from stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and mutual funds. These earnings count as income and may be taxable, depending on your income and filing status. We’ll investigate dividend tax […]
The EPA moves to get tough on deadly soot pollution — experts say they need to go further
Quick takes: Soot is a dangerous pollutant that increases the risk of asthma, heart attacks, strokes and cancer. Evidence shows that the U.S. EPA’s current limit of 12 micrograms per cubic meter is harmful to public health. […]