Watch a group of people save a beached whale
In the latest instance of humans being awesome, a group of beachgoers in Australia came together to rescue a whale that washed ashore and became stranded in the sand. The rescue happened on […]
Don’t plan on inflation cooling down any time soon. Here’s why
In face of the highest inflation in 40 years, the Federal Reserve announced another widely expected rate hike last Wednesday. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously decided to raise the target range for the […]
How to save on blueberries, avocados & other summer ‘superfoods’
Summer’s here and there’s no shortage of delicious, nutrient-packed superfoods to indulge in. There’s just one catch: We tend to associate clean eating with high price tags. While this is indeed the case for […]
Couple wakes to find strange dog in bed with them
Julie and Jimmy Johnson were sleeping soundly one recent stormy night when the Ocoee, Tennessee, couple awoke to find a doggie buddy in bed with them. Having three dogs, they were not alarmed. They just snuggled […]
How to start a business in 22 practical steps
Creating your own business is a rewarding opportunity to achieve a work-life balance while pursuing your passions, but it isn’t easy. Many business owners agree that the first year is the toughest. However, if you’re diligent […]
The retiree’s guide to starting a business
If you’re part of the 57% of workers planning to work full-time or part-time in retirement according to a Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies survey, you might start wondering: Where to start? What should I know? Should […]
This big tax law change is great news for retirees
The IRS has good news for retirees starting in 2022: you can now keep more money in your tax-deferred retirement accounts thanks to lower required minimum distributions (RMDs). For the first time in 20 years, […]
Where exactly has monkeypox spread to already?
The monkeypox virus has sprung up in countries around the world, including in places where the virus does not usually exist. While there are several disease outbreaks of similar size at the moment, for example, hemorrhagic […]
This country is getting hammered the most by inflation
The International Monetary Fund has said that it expects inflation pressures to be significant around the world in 2022. Inflation is predicted to be worse in developing economies, where price increases are projected to reach 8.7 […]
Should you save for retirement or pay off loans first?
If you’re in your early 20s, you might be struggling with a common financial planning question: Should you be saving money for retirement, or should you first pay off your debts, specifically your student loans? Of […]