10 ways to live for free (even in a single-family home)
I live for free. Before that, I only paid around 30% of my mortgage payment. How? By finding ways to have other people pay my housing costs. It’s called house hacking, and there are many […]
How much is your ‘fur baby’ really costing you? You might be surprised…
Pets bring joy to their owners, filling their homes and lives with an abundance of energy and companionship. But it’s also important to recognize pet ownership encompasses more than evening strolls and furry cuddles: It’s […]
This guy gets paid to do nothing. Literally
Conundrum: What does one do when they are a “do-nothing” sort of person in the world’s most industrious country? When despite one’s many accomplishments (including a post-graduate degree in physics, dabbling in music and even […]
These countries have the world’s largest oil reserves
On March 8, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order banning imports of Russian gas, coal and oil to the U.S., making it the first country in the current alliance against Putin to do so. While a […]
25 best US cities for working women
Washington, D.C., sits atop the best places for working women for the fourth time in a row. MagnifyMoney researchers examined eight factors across the 50 largest U.S. metros relevant to women achieving financial and professional […]
These are the happiest countries in the world
If you’re happy and you know it … you probably live in Finland. Every year, the World Happiness Report ranks every country around the world in terms of how happy they are. The 2022 report marks the […]
Surrounded by rude drivers? You probably live in this state
Everyone appreciates having their own space on the road. Leaving a proper following distance and being courteous with ceding the right of way makes driving both safer and less stressful for everyone involved. Unfortunately, some […]
Fun & easy ways to prepare for a financial rainy day
Emergencies happen; unexpected bills and expenses come up when we least expect them. It can be a heavy bill to worry about if you don’t have emergency savings to cover these unforeseen expenses. It’s never […]
MacKenzie Scott just made the largest donation ever to Planned Parenthood
It’s been a busy month for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Just last week, the novelist (and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos), announced a $281 million donation to the Boys & Girls Club of […]
These are the things that stress out Americans most
April is Stress Awareness Month. Worry about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is predictably bearing down on the minds of Americans most heavily, relegating the biggest stressor of former years, worry about health care, to rank two. According […]