fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Due to both the drive up in home prices that began in 2020 and rising interest rates, mortgage payments have increased rapidly over the last year. The monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is now 66% higher than a year ago. According … Read more

Steve Cukrov / Shutterstock.com If chips and candy bars have a strong hold on your mind — and waistline — you are not alone. About 13% of older Americans meet the criteria for addiction to junk food and beverages, according to recent data from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging, which surveyed … Read more

When you were in school, rating your progress and achievements depended on grade point averages (GPAs) and test scores. As an adult, those numbers turn to credit scores and interest rates. But keeping your credit score up can be even harder than earning A’s and B’s in school.  Studies show that the average credit score … Read more

vchal / Shutterstock.com Everyone knows that wages are taxed by the federal government, but Uncle Sam has a far-reaching definition of “taxable income.” It covers numerous types of earnings that many people don’t realize are subject to federal income taxes. Following are several examples of taxable income that may come as a surprise. 1. Social … Read more

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Rido / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Every 60 seconds, 20 people are abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people of all races, ethnicities, religions, incomes, beliefs, and sexual orientations. It can include stalking, sexual violence, physical violence, and financial control. Domestic violence also doesn’t pause when we go … Read more

If you are curious about the various types of consumer loans available, here is a comprehensive overview of the most popular lending options to help you access the money you need quickly. The reasons for needing a loan can vary greatly, but the most common one is often a shortage of cash. This article highlights … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Inflation continues to make life difficult for millions of Americans. Although prices have moderated somewhat in recent months, costs continue to climb. And it seems unlikely that the trend will abate any time soon. That truth has people discouraged, according to recent polling by Fidelity Investments. In a survey of 3,569 adults … Read more

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com If you were born in 1950, Uncle Sam has his eye on you right now. That’s because April 1, 2023, is the deadline to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD), essentially a mandatory withdrawal of a minimum amount of money from retirement accounts. That withdrawal is generally considered taxable income. This … Read more

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