267993647 / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You’ve spent decades in the workforce earning a living, your schedule dictated by the demands of the job. All the while, you’ve been steadily adding to your savings so that one day you could get to this point: retirement. You finally have … Read more

MainlanderNZ / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Increasing global temperatures will bring changes to our environment, economy, and society, but one of the most pronounced effects will be the impact on sea levels. A 2019 report from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that global mean sea … Read more

BalanceFormCreative / Shutterstock.com It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already … Read more

Want to make the most of your retirement? We don’t blame you! From a handy retirement course to a scratch-off map of the world and an eight-piece gardening set, we’ve rounded up exciting products that can help make life better once you exit the workforce. Please note that although the prices you see here will … Read more

I’ve managed to get this far without ever carrying an interest-bearing credit card balance. But I’ve taken advantage of more 0% APR introductory promotions than I can count though, and I know how to spot a great opportunity when I see one. The Truist Future Credit Card is such an opportunity. Though if I’m being … Read more

Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you interested in starting a freelance business? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to make extra income or a seasoned professional seeking more flexibility and freedom, freelancing can be a great way to earn money and work … Read more

Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you preparing for a job interview and wondering what the hiring manager will ask you? One common question is, “What are your career goals?” This can be a difficult question to answer, especially if you’re not sure what you want to do … Read more

Deciding when to file for Social Security benefits can be daunting. Some choose to file early, while others believe it is a better bet to wait. However, a recent analysis says the choice is relatively easy: More than 90% of older workers should file for benefits starting at age 70, according to the analysis from … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com The average tax refund was close to $3,200 last tax season, but it stands to be considerably smaller this season. Continued loan payment pauses for some taxpayers amid the COVID-19 pandemic could mean they made less or no tax-deductible interest payments during the 2022 tax year, the one for which their return … Read more

Studio Romantic / Shutterstock.com If you have Medicare or will soon, you probably know the basics of what it covers. But how much do you know about all the lesser-known benefits that are included with Medicare health insurance coverage? They aren’t exactly free, because the Medicare program itself isn’t free. But these included services have … Read more