admin Navigating the world today practically requires a bank account. With so many banks to choose from and hundreds of perks to contemplate, it can be difficult to figure out which one is the best for you. Taking advantage of Bank of America promotional offers can help you narrow the list down. Then again, it can … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The minimum wage just went up in about half the states in the U.S., giving more than 8 million workers an instant raise. You don’t want to be one of them, though. You shouldn’t have to settle for making minimum … Read more
Did you know that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has a Failed Bank List that includes banks that have gone under since late 2000? Two more banks, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, were just added to this list as of March 2023. With the world abuzz about keeping their money safe with banks … Read more
KucherAV / Shutterstock.com If you have a tax refund coming, you probably feel it cannot arrive soon enough. Fortunately, the IRS gives you multiple ways to track the status of your cash. Whether you prefer cutting-edge technology or are an old-fashioned type, the IRS has an option for you when it comes to tracking your … Read more
Do you know what to do if your bank fails? The sudden implosion of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has millions of once-complacent asking this question. The truth is, banks can and do fail, often without any prior outward signs of trouble. Hundreds of banks went out of business during the savings and loan … Read more
Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock.com Buying a home can be a tug of war between home sellers and homebuyers. In many markets, one side has an advantage over the other. Now that home prices are declining, buyers are gaining some leverage on sellers in many cities — but not everywhere. Despite the nation’s cooling real estate … Read more
A chemical commonly used in dry cleaning and to degrease metal has been linked to a 500% higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. For around a century, trichloroethylene — or TCE — has been used widely. Now, an international group of researchers says TCE might be an “invisible cause” of Parkinson’s. The chemical also has been … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The coming of a new year signifies a chance for all of us to take charge of our finances with renewed vigor. And in a world where we spend a good part of our time online, we also want to be smart … Read more
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Gift cards and gift certificates are favorite holiday or birthday gifts for many people who want their loved ones to choose exactly the gift they want. Gift cards are high on the list of requested gifts, but many people forget … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS According to the latest report from Vanguard, looking at the average amount of money saved for retirement, there’s a good chance you might not be on track for comfort in your golden years. The average 45-year-old has less … Read more