Doesn’t it feel good to see your hard work pay off and your savings finally growing faster than your waistline? Whether you’re approaching retirement age or already in it, it’s important to cut back on unnecessary expenses, trim down the necessary ones, and beef up your retirement savings. Here are some tips to help. Most … Read more
Mix and Match Studio / Shutterstock.com It’s one thing to surrender to the occasional impulse buy — that watch gleaming from inside the display case, or a pair of black shoes that will add the perfect dash of sophistication to your favorite business suit. But when your purchases shift from impulsive to compulsive, you may … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS In this episode of the Money Talks podcast, we’re tackling a real-life retirement situation, one you’ve likely experienced yourself: You open your 401(k) or other investment statement, and there it is — a shrinking balance. Maybe it’s because … Read more
Suncoast Aerials / Shutterstock.com OK, Florida, we get it. You rock for retirees. Nine of the top 10 best counties for retirees in America by school and neighborhood review website Niche are in Florida, the outlier being Carteret County in North Carolina at No. 10. To achieve its latest annual rankings, Niche gathered local and … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You’ve made it through the interview process and have just received an offer. This is the moment you have been working toward throughout your entire job search. But the offer may not be what you thought, or maybe you are having second thoughts. Even … Read more
Stephen Coburn / Shutterstock.com Grocery prices remain high, but they are improving. In March, they were 8.5% higher compared with one year ago, but they actually fell 0.3% compared with one month ago, the latest federal data shows. A handful of foods saw much larger price declines month over month — as high as 10.9%. … Read more
Cornelius Krishna Tedjo / Shutterstock.com There are essential items that most of us keep in our wallets: our driver’s license, a few credit cards and a little cash. But there are some things that should never appear in your billfold. Many of these articles put you at higher risk for identity theft should your wallet … Read more
Do you love to entertain? Take your next gathering to the next level with these eight Amazon finds. From classic serving platters and an impressive 23-piece cocktail shaker set to whimsical beverage markers, we’ve rounded up an array of Amazon products that any host is sure to appreciate. Please note that although the prices you … Read more
Unwind / Shutterstock.com Costco is many people’s favorite warehouse store and for good reason. After all, where else can you find high-quality, bargain-priced baked goods, super cheap jumbo hot dogs and some of the hottest giftable items all in one place? If you have a Costco membership, the perks don’t end there. The store also … Read more
aslysun / Shutterstock.com When my circa-1987 all-gray kitchen finally underwent a much-needed renovation, my husband and I had to take every single thing out of our cupboards and drawers. It was kind of like an archeological dig, as we discovered mysterious gadgets, orphaned appliance cords and even a 1990 receipt for a coffeemaker purchased by … Read more