6 Black Friday scams & how to avoid them
You can save hundreds of dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But if you’re not careful, you could also get ripped off by scammers taking advantage of your eagerness to knock out most […]
People sure made a lot of babies during the pandemic!
U.S.-born parents experienced a baby boom in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fertility rates had been dropping since the 2007 Great Recession, but the 2021 “baby bump” reversed that trend, a new study finds. […]
How real estate can change your retirement math
Why don’t more people dream of retiring young? It could speak to how many people love their jobs, except that’s not true: 85% of people dislike their jobs. More likely, most people just don’t […]
The 10 best career quizzes: Figure out what you should really be doing
Making a career change can be a daunting task. It’s hard to know where to start, and even harder to figure out which career path is right for you. Or even when you’re starting out after […]
22 secret places you’ll never be allowed to visit
Off-limits Humans have been migrating and moving from place to place since the dawn of time in the neverending quest to explore every corner of the blue marble we call home. However, against all odds, […]
These cool ‘home alternatives’ could help you save serious cash
The cost of housing is the biggest living expense for most people, and lately, it’s been rising fast. In 2022, housing prices were expected to shoot up 11% over the prior year, according to the […]
500 trucks pass through this Newark intersection every hour. Kids are paying the price
Air pollution has decreased in the U.S. over the past decade — but not everyone is breathing easier. People of color, regardless of income, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than the U.S. population […]
How to value stocks: A beginner’s guide
Stocks would probably be terrible lovers. They’re irrational, stress-inducing, and despite them telling everyone else about the “efficient-market hypothesis,” we all know that things aren’t always what they seem. So how does the […]
How to market locally during the holiday season
As a local business owner, you know the importance of your community. Your neighbors are the ones who frequently visit your shop and recommend your services to others in the neighborhood. They are your […]
A financial pro breaks down tech stocks
Check on Your Tech No matter which way you slice or dice it, Technology stocks have had a tough go in this environment. Since the peak in the Nasdaq (the most tech-heavy of major […]