Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com As inflation roared in 2022, plenty of people flocked to greener pastures, hoping to keep more green in their pocketbooks. The Consumer Price Index, the nation’s most utilized measure of inflation, rose 9.1% from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022 — the largest 12-month increase since 1981. Just about the cost … Read more

It might seem like Walmart is everywhere these days. But at least one major U.S. city soon will not have any of the retailer’s stores within its city limits. On March 24, the final two remaining Walmart stores in Portland, Oregon, will close. Fox 12 Oregon reports that the closures are due to the stores … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’re in your 30s, you might discover that you’re hitting your stride professionally. With a few years of experience, you will likely feel more confident in your abilities. Your 30s are an excellent time to begin thinking about your long-term career goals. During … Read more

Lordn / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A new year, a new, improved person — at least, that’s what we all would like to think. The new year is a time to strive for our goals with renewed focus and vigor. So, if it’s turned out you’re needing some … Read more

AYA images / Shutterstock.com How do you compare with the Joneses? Secretly, most of us wonder how our finances stack up against those of our peers. Recently, Fidelity Investments released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2022 analysis of the state of the more than 43.4 million IRA, 401(k) and 403(b) retirement accounts on the company’s platform. … Read more

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Got debt? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about 24% of consumers have an account in collections. Think about that. More than 1 in 4 of us are getting hounded on a … Read more

ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.com Inheriting a houseful of items usually comes at the end of a long and emotional journey. In these moments, the treasures passed down to us take on a whole new meaning and value. Sadly though, many things we inherit have limited resale value. In my 20-year career as a professional reseller, … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you getting ready to dive into the world of remote work? Or, are you a seasoned remote work professional completing your annual productivity analysis? Regardless of what stage of your remote career you’re in, you know how important it is to … Read more

I’ve encountered the term “forced savings” or “forced saving” for years without giving it a second thought. It was one of those financial buzzwords that went in one ear and out the other.  This changed recently when I realized that forced saving is literally all around us. Approximately 66% of Americans own their homes and … Read more

nicostock / Shutterstock.com As the climate changes, no one can say for sure what the impact will be on America’s biggest cities. But a new report suggests that a handful of places will take the brunt of Mother Nature’s wrath. Recently, Moody’s Analytics issued a report that names the U.S. cities most likely to experience … Read more