admin BearFotos / Shutterstock.com You know those bumper stickers that read “I brake for yard sales”? Well, mine says, “I brake for thrift stores.” And I do. Over the past three decades, I’ve thrift-shopped my way across the Midwest, Northeast and from L.A. to Seattle. Thankfully, I’m too picky to be a hoarder. I buy only … Read more
Halay Alex / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Culture and arts have long been essential aspects of life, and the U.S. boasts some superb places to enjoy museums, galleries, festivals and events. And as increasing numbers of people transition from traditional office roles to remote work, it’s never been easier to … Read more
Tada Images / Shutterstock.com No question, I’m a Costco fan. I’ve written about the things I always buy at the massive warehouse store, and I love the food court’s $1.50 hot dog and drink combo too. But just as with my beloved Target, I admit that not every store should sell everything. I’ve been a … Read more
mimagephotography / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If you’re old enough to remember shopping before the internet, you might remember the layaway desk at department stores. Shoppers who wanted to buy a big-ticket item, or do holiday shopping ahead of time, would put the goods “on layaway.” The … Read more
Denizo71 / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest estimates on the fastest-declining occupations project that many of them will decline by well over 20% by 2031. Here’s what that will mean: about 8.3 million fewer jobs within a decade. At the same time, however, other occupations are seeing increased demand, as you’ll see … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Even though the annual inflation rate was 6.5% as of December 2022, according to the government’s most recent Consumer Price Index data, some items actually got cheaper over the past year. Here are some good places to start if you’re looking for good deals. 1. Smartphones insta_photos / Shutterstock.com According to the … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. If you’re on the hunt for a new home, there’s a good chance you’re discovering just how varied the market is. There are seemingly endless different types of properties out there. Of course, it helps to split them into three main categories: … Read more
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com A new report on identity theft and fraud across the United States has found that your risk of being hit by these crimes varies depending at least in part on where you live. Using federal government and credit bureau data, WalletHub’s report uses 14 statistics to rank each U.S. state by … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Choosing where to invest your money is a serious business. The right choices can help you build enough wealth that you no longer have to worry about money. On the other hand, the wrong choices can leave you in dire financial straits. Many investors rely on social media for investment advice, … Read more
Industrial & Construction Bank of China. China Construction Bank. Agricultural Bank of China. Bank of…China. These four banks all have something in common, and it’s not what you think. They’re the four largest banks in the world by asset size. Unless you’re familiar with China’s financial system, you probably haven’t heard of any of them. … Read more