Breaking news — rising interest rates affect millennials, so what do you do now? As the Federal Reserve continues to increase its benchmark interest rate, it can affect the cost of borrowing for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, all of which can impact the financial decisions that millennials make. In this article, we will … Read more

David Pereiras / Shutterstock.com Natural disasters are also financial disasters, responsible for billions in property damage each year — and often resulting in inflated insurance premiums as well. In 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, natural catastrophes caused $92 billion in estimated insured property losses, according to the Insurance Information Institute. … Read more

Americans are badly in need of more vitamin D. Studies have found that nearly 42% of the U.S. population is deficient in the vitamin. Many people turn to supplements to get their fix of this nutrient. But a new study suggests that taking these pills is not equally effective for everyone. Those with a higher … Read more

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. Money … Read more

Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com The most successful retirees seem to have it all: not just financial security but also health, happiness and peace of mind. How do they do it? Here are habits, approaches and characteristics that can help put you on track to success in retirement. 1. They’ve made end-of-life plans fizkes / Shutterstock.com … Read more

These days, working with a bank is much more than just depositing and saving money. Instead, the best banks offer perks to keep their members loyal and innovate their services to stay on the cutting edge. Working with banks that serve customers across the nation can definitely make it easier to interact, but sometimes there … Read more

Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. What are the latest hiring trends — which will be applicable for the long-term — that today’s job seekers need to keep on their radar screen? FlexJobs tapped a panel of workplace and remote work experts for their insights. Their top five hiring … Read more

Daria Stock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Have you heard of Dry January, or are you giving it a try? It’s an annual campaign to get people to pledge to abstain from alcohol for the month. This is actually Dry January’s 10th anniversary. Problem is, lots of us … Read more

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Hendrickson Photography / Shutterstock.com Go big and go home. That certainly seems to be the situation in the United States since shortly after the end of World War II. In 1949, the size of single-family homes was an average of 909 square feet. In 2021, it was 2,480. But not all states are created equal … Read more