At least two major car insurance companies are declining to cover certain Kia and Hyundai models in select locations as authorities report staggering theft rates on the vehicles. Apparently, the increase in thefts is tied to a series of viral online videos that give tutorials on stealing the cars and have inspired droves of criminals … Read more

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Have you noticed that many grocery store items are shrinking in size, but remaining the same price? Uncle Sam also is aware of this unhappy trend, which has been dubbed “shrinkflation.” The federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the grocery store product categories with the highest instances of shrinkflation. Following … Read more

stockfour / Shutterstock.com You wait and save and plan for retirement your entire life, it seems. And then, what? Retirees often find themselves, quite suddenly, with more free time on their hands than they’ve made a plan for. Here are some of the most rewarding, productive or stimulating ways for retirees to spend their time. … Read more

Free money? Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Every year businesses (and the government) give away thousands of dollars in free money and free PayPal money as a way of promoting their websites or products. It’s true and I’ve put together a list of my favorites that will give you more than $3,700 … Read more

Andriiii / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on CoPilot. In just a matter of years, electric vehicles have emerged as the clear future of the automotive industry. In 2008, the nascent car manufacturer Tesla released its first Roadster models, targeting sales of 100 units per month. Over the ensuing years, Tesla grew into … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If someone asked you if you’re happy at work, could you give an easy “yes”? It’s no secret that work can sometimes be tough on your joy meter. Long hours, challenging customers, and never-ending to-do lists can take their toll. But those should feel … Read more

If you plan to spend the summer on the go, Frontier Airlines is offering a deal that is hard to resist. The Denver-based airline recently unveiled a sale on its GoWild! Summer Pass that will allow travelers to take as many flights as they like between May 2 and Sept. 30 for a total of … Read more

KeyStock / Shutterstock.com It’s almost time for the big game — and even if you can’t name the teams playing, you know that means it’s snack time. You can also probably guess that your fave football foods have been hit with more major league inflation, like so many others. But here’s some happy news: They … Read more

Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com Forgetting where you placed your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name are rites of passage for many of us as we age. But even though we expect such struggles, it doesn’t make them any easier to accept. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do that may help slow … Read more

AT Production / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Demand for fully remote jobs continues to climb, and it’s not hard to see why — 65% of working professionals state that working from home full-time is their ideal work arrangement. While competition for these roles increases between job seekers, there are a … Read more