pathdoc / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. Billionaire Warren Buffett still lives in the house he bought in 1958 for $31,500. Mega-star Keanu Reeves is worth over $350 million but says he’s happier living a modest lifestyle rather than in a Hollywood mansion. In fact, he didn’t own a home for many … Read more
Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up noteworthy money dates for … Read more
Costco has released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. They’re available Feb. 1 through Feb. 26, although some of these deals are available in clubs only or online only. Here are some examples of the discounts available right now, just to name a few: To view all … Read more
DC Studio / Shutterstock.com For millions of people, Medicare is one of the pillars of retirement. The program provides health insurance for most Americans from the age of 65 through the rest of their lives. However, Medicare is not perfect. Some beneficiaries are surprised to learn of the program’s shortcomings. Following are some of the … Read more
Zoriana Zaitseva / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. I have really enjoyed helping people create sound retirement plans that would not only allow them to live freely and enjoy their own retirements but also to set aside money to pass down to their loved ones. Nowadays, I’m practicing out of Jacksonville, Florida, … Read more
HBO Max might be one of the fastest-growing streaming video services despite its competitors steadily growing in number since HBO Max launched in 2020. If you are one of the streaming service’s subscribers, read on to find out what shows, movies, documentaries and more are coming to HBO Max soon — as well as those … Read more
In a surprise to no one, the Federal Reserve voted on Feb. 1 to raise its target range for the federal funds rate. The increase of 25 basis points (0.25 of a percentage point) is the smallest hike since March 2022 but is hardly expected to be the last hike of 2023. It puts the … Read more
MNBB Studio / Shutterstock.com The nation is bracing for recession. The Federal Reserve continues to steadily raise its federal funds rate in an attempt to kill inflation, and some fear an economic downturn will be an unfortunate side effect of that campaign. CEOs of major companies are especially worried that the economy will contract soon. … Read more
Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Who doesn’t love a bargain? Scheming to get the best price — whether by utilizing coupons, sales, frequent-shopper points or other tips — is a rewarding and fun pastime. But sometimes, purchasing the absolute cheapest item in a certain category isn’t the way to go. That old saying, “You get what … Read more
Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com There are many reasons to shop at Costco, from the free hearing tests to the flaky croissants and the $1.50 hot dog and refillable soda combo. In fact, even some wealthy and well-known people who don’t need to pinch pennies have been spotted shopping at the cavernous membership-only warehouse stores. … Read more