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Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The baby boomer generation is straddling retirement. The youngest boomers are not quite in their 60s, but many of this generation are already living out their golden years while others drawing close to retirement are facing their fears. Those fears are more urgent than those of people who have decades to … Read more

YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even in these modern days, a diamond (or other gemstone) engagement ring is still the symbol of a decision to marry. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to a traditional jewelry store. A vintage diamond engagement ring can be … Read more

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When my friend Mark developed whooping cough for the second time, he knew what to expect. A quick phone call to his doctor got Mark the antibiotics and cough syrup he needed. His only mistake? This go-round, Mark had the prescriptions … Read more

Helioscribe / Shutterstock.com Spending time on the beach is not just for vacations. If access to blue waters and sandy beaches are on your must-have list, take a look at the following island destinations when planning your retirement. Here are a few reasons to consider some of the best island-based towns in the United States. … Read more

Joni Hanebutt / Shutterstock.com America’s airports are getting a facelift. From San Diego and Austin, Texas, to Pittsburgh and Charlotte, North Carolina, many airports are in the midst of billion-dollar renovation projects that will transform the look and feel of how we travel. A handful of airports already have completed their renovations or are well … Read more

Aleksey Kurguzov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Winter storms, rain and snow have pummeled California and parts of the Northeast recently. The storms have brought intense flooding and widespread power outages, and it doesn’t appear that the weather conditions will ease up anytime soon. If there’s a storm … Read more

Nolichuckyjake / Shutterstock.com When the COVID-19 pandemic first reached America, some prognosticators forecast that a steep downturn in the economy would also translate into a housing slowdown. In fact, housing demand — and prices — exploded. Over the past few years, values have soared in cities from coast to coast. In some places, price growth … Read more

larry1235 / Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft or a security breach — basically all of us, at this point — you’ve probably heard recommendations like “monitor your credit reports” or “freeze your credit.” But one much less common piece of advice is “lock up your Social Security number.” Maybe you … Read more

frantic00 / Shutterstock.com If you are in the market for a car, we have some good news: Used car prices are continuing to fall. After climbing throughout most of the COVID-19 pandemic, used car prices were down 8.7% in February year over year, according to automotive website iSeeCars. For a handful of models, the price … Read more

When you apply for a loan, you expect the lender to pull your credit report. After all, you’re borrowing money. It makes sense that your lender wants to see what kind of risk you present. But what about other types of companies? You might be surprised to discover that, even if you’re not borrowing money, … Read more