admin Nearly half of Americans believe we’re already in a recession, according to a new survey, and almost as many have actively started preparing for one. What the research says Research firm Morning Consult released poll results Monday showing that 46% of Americans said they think the economy is currently in a recession. Another 22% said … 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. Forget … Read more
Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Each year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects data about unions on strike — and last year there were more than usual. Twenty-three major work stoppages began in the year while others continued from before 2022. In the past two decades, there are usually only 16 such stoppages per year. A … Read more
amenic181 / Shutterstock.com Building and living off a nest egg is tough, but you can make the situation even more difficult if you run afoul of some key laws governing retirement accounts. Make one wrong move, and the long arm of Uncle Sam may soon tap you on the shoulder, demanding a few explanations. Following … Read more
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Money Crashers. There’s an implied promise about buying in bulk: You’ll pay less per unit than if you purchase a smaller amount. That’s part of how Costco makes its profits and offers deals to its members. But sometimes, that promise is broken. We’ve all … Read more
shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com You’ve done your homework, and now you’ve got this retirement stuff all figured out. Savings socked away. Debts paid off. A plan in place to transition from work to leisure. Let the good times roll! However, some retirement mistakes operate under the radar. Maybe they’re due to that heady rush of freedom … Read more
Kate Kultsevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. This is an exciting time for your new freelance business! Your marketing efforts are finally paying off! Clients are beginning to explore your new freelance services. Now, what do you do with them? It’s time to work on the next stage of your … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re one of the millions of people who worked remotely in 2022, you may be wondering whether that means a sweet deduction at tax time. Hold up, though: The IRS has strict rules about taking the home office deduction — and … Read more
kudla / Shutterstock.com Digging out the heavy coats, shovels and bags of ice melt: Tired of this yearly tradition? You could retire to somewhere that is sunny and warm year-round. While some retirees find paradise in countries such as Mexico and Costa Rica, there is no need to move overseas for beautiful weather. Here’s a … Read more
Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more