Want to retire early? Avoid these 8 critical mistakes
My husband Mark and I retired early a little more than a year ago when I was 38 and Mark was 41, after saving aggressively for six years. Along the way, we made plenty of […]
Major music stars with better vocabularies than you
“Words of nuance, words of skill/Words of romance are a thrill/Words are stupid, words are fun/Words can put you on the run…” What are words worth? So asked pop band Tom Tom Club in their […]
11 ways to start saving money right now
You just realized you went another month without putting any money into savings. You know you need to save, but you’re either unsure where to start or you don’t think you have extra money to […]
This is the right way to engage your core while exercising
You’ve probably heard about the importance of having good core muscle strength. A strong core can improve posture, prevent back pain, and help you feel more capable and confident in your body. But […]
Easy dinner ideas to get you through the holiday rush
It’s easy to depend on the drive-thru when the holiday rush gets you stressed. But give some of these quick and healthy meals ideas a try instead! They’ll say your tons of calories but still […]
These cities saw the biggest rise in home prices this year
It’s never easy buying a house, and in certain cities, real estate is coming at an increasingly higher cost, now more than ever. Following the onset of the pandemic, real estate markets across the country […]
Yes, you can freeze wine. But should you?
Although wine can last years (decades, even) in an unopened bottle, once you pop the cork, the clock starts ticking. Exactly how long a wine will last once opened can depend on a variety […]
10 popular US cities that will cost you a lot to visit
When thinking about vacationing in the United States, there are a few places that tend to pop up on “must visit” lists. However, these places can often be crowded and expensive. GOBankingRates recently rounded up […]
The one sweet treat you should never eat before bed
If you’re like me, you agree that there’s nothing quite as comforting as a big bowl of ice cream. Also, if you’re like me, you don’t even care what flavor you have — or […]
20 ways to get your Amazon addiction under control
Are you hiding Amazon deliveries? Do you have a pile of empty Amazon boxes in your garage? Are you on a first-name basis with the delivery person? If so, you may have an Amazon addiction. Amazon makes […]