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. Morgan … Read more

Franz Pfluegl / Shutterstock.com Nobody wants to be labeled a cheapskate. But sometimes, it makes good financial sense to purchase a cheaper option if you can. A high price tag doesn’t necessarily make something better. Often, low-cost items will serve your needs just as well. Or, the higher-quality option might not be worth the extra … Read more

Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Dollar stores lure us in with rock-bottom prices. Sometimes you get what you pay for, but often the things they sell are good products at a tremendous discount — a real bargain. Here’s what bargain-shopping experts say are some of the best buys at dollar stores. 1. Greeting cards icatnews / … Read more

Over the years, Empower, formerly Personal Capital, has established itself as one of the most popular finance management services available. There are two versions: the Free Financial Dashboard and Wealth Management service. The free edition is mostly a budgeting program, although it does provide a number of investing tools. The wealth management version is a … Read more

pixinoo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. It’s no secret that Netflix is cracking down on password sharing. Soon you’ll find yourself paying an additional charge if individuals outside your household access your Netflix account. While we don’t have details on when the change is rolling out, Netflix has … Read more

gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. With most seniors out of the workforce and living on fixed incomes or retirement savings, the rapidly rising cost of living has put a financial strain on older households. Beyond inflation, however, seniors need more money than ever to live comfortably in retirement. … Read more

Opening a business takes a lot of effort, especially when it comes to abiding by all the rules and regulations that come with such an endeavor. There are licenses to register for, tax forms to prepare, and plenty of paperwork to fill out. Knowing who to trust for business insurance, and even what kind of … Read more

It’s that time of the year again! The filing deadline for most taxpayers to submit their 2022 tax returns or an extension to file and pay any tax owed is Tuesday, April 18. But there’s no need to worry; tax preparation software can make the process simpler and faster. These providers offer easy-to-use interfaces, automated … Read more

Most of us hope for a retirement full of joy, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, your post-work years can be quite lonely. However, there is one great way to combat such isolation: volunteering in your community. Older adults who volunteer 100 hours or more per year report lower levels of loneliness, according … Read more

Find out the different types of business insurance so you can pick the right policy and coverage for your small business. From the day a small business owner starts a business they are opening themselves to losses. Before starting a website or hiring the first employee, consider having the proper types of business insurance figured … Read more