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NaMong Productions / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. Billionaire Warren Buffett still lives in the Omaha house he bought in 1958 for $31,500. Mega-star Keanu Reeves is worth over $350 million but says he’s happier living a modest lifestyle rather than in a Hollywood mansion. In fact, Reeves didn’t own a home … Read more

Hryshchyshen Serhii / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans remain uneasy about the future of the economy. Troubles in the banking industry are just the latest sign that an economic downturn could be just over the horizon. CEOs of major companies are especially worried that the economy will contract soon. Last October, 86% of chief executives polled … Read more

mae_chaba / Shutterstock.com A whopping 30% of net spending by the federal government — $1.7 trillion — went toward health programs and services during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Millions of Americans from all walks of life benefit from these programs. Spending related to government health … Read more

Colleen Michaels / Shutterstock.com There’s no denying it, consumers have favorites. Favorite foods, favorite restaurants, even favorite supermarkets. The recently released American Customer Satisfaction Index covers six retail industries, from gas stations to drug stores, and examines how Americans feel about them. The study is based on interviews with more than 35,000 customers, chosen randomly … Read more

Asier Romero / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, mystery shopping is a fun and legitimate way to make some extra cash — sometimes a lot of extra cash. But secret shoppers beware: Mystery shopper scams are a thing. So, if … Read more

Rita_Kochmarjova / Shutterstock.com America has a new king of the kennel. For the first time in 31 years, the nation’s top pooch is not the Labrador retriever. Instead, a new hound has taken the crown, according to the annual American Kennel Club rankings. The rankings are based on the number of AKC registrations received for … Read more

Kues / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans are job hunting during their 50s, 60s and beyond. Some of these seniors are looking for a job because they love to work. Others are sending out resumes for reasons ranging from pink slips to financial need. Seniors can be attractive job candidates. Many potential employers value older workers … Read more

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Retirement is supposed to be the time to spend down all that you have saved over a lifetime. But it appears that someone forgot to let today’s seniors in on the secret. Among retirees, 34% say they plan to spend down only a small portion of their assets in their golden … Read more

Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. As a working parent, the ability to work from your home office has likely made life substantially easier. But with a shift in your work location, there are concerns that you might not have explored before. In a traditional office setting, homework, dinner … Read more

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After two years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the residential housing market in the U.S. began cooling quickly over the second half of 2022 and beginning of 2023. Price growth exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic while interest rates were low, households savings … Read more