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Eduard Goricev / Shutterstock.com Clothes dryers have a pretty clear mission: Dry your freshly washed clothes. But modern dryers offer a laundry list of features that go well beyond that basic capability. Don’t, however, attempt to use your dryer to defrost a frozen-solid turkey, as was once attempted by the characters in the Fox sitcom … Read more

Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. What … Read more

Imagine taking a phone call from a loved one who pleads for your help. It is likely you would be moved to do just about anything to get that person out of danger. But thanks to artificial intelligence, that call might not be what it seems. The Washington Post reports that rapidly advancing technology is … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com If you’re on a fixed income — like most people in retirement — controlling your expenses becomes more important than ever. One way to do that? Living somewhere with a lower cost of living. That’s part of the thinking behind the website WalletHub’s recent ranking of “2023’s Best States to … Read more

pixelheadphoto digitalskillet / Shutterstock.com According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate among Americans aged 65 and older increased from 8.9% in 2020 to 10.3% in 2021. That was the only age group to see a statistically significant increase during that period. Millions of older Americans are eligible for assistance programs — but might … Read more

Dean Drobo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Do you wish you had more money set aside? Not a rainy day fund for unexpected expenses but something that could cushion the financial stress of a major life event? When Nora Martin was expecting her first child, she wasn’t going … Read more

Question: I’m approaching middle age, I’m debt-free and have been maxing out my 401(k) since I got my first job right out of college. That account plus my emergency fund and a small bequest my grandfather left has given me a net worth of $420,000. I plan to keep contributing to my 401(k), but will … Read more

matthew Munsell / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans desperate to find an affordable home still have hope if they are willing to move to one of a handful of markets, according to research from RealtyHop. Property values in many places have surged in recent years, and they remain elevated despite a cooling trend over the past … Read more

Is online banking safe and secure? A ton of people believe that it isn’t — you may have heard from a friend or family member that their card was skimmed or robbed at an ATM or you may have experienced it yourself. Online bank account safety should naturally be a concern for most Americans. So … Read more

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Some of the most important decisions about retirement are made in the handful of years just before you stop working. Use these last years in the workforce to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement on your own terms. Here are several crucial steps to take in the last five years … Read more