You have noticed the total on your receipt rising even when your cart looks the same. It is not just your imagination — food prices have remained stubborn, with specific items like ground beef jumping 15% and orange juice spiking 21% in the last year alone. But where you live plays a massive role in … Read more

While the winter holidays feel like a distant memory, retailers are already anxious to clear out inventory to make room for spring arrivals. Presidents’ Day — falling on Monday, Feb. 16, this year — is your best opportunity to score deep discounts on specific categories, provided you know where to look. The trick with February … Read more

Retirement may mark the end of the daily grind, but many retirees find that a little extra cash flow provides the freedom to travel more, dine out often or simply breathe easier when bills arrive. The challenge is finding low-stress side hustles that don’t drag you back into the high-pressure work environment you just left … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. The beaches between Punta Chame and Rio Hato are in my backyard, so to speak. There are several of them, each with a unique personality. The area they are in is known as the arco seco, or the dry arch. What’s so special about … Read more

Every weekend, 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 … Read more

There is a specific kind of silence that only exists at 5:30 a.m. The coffee is brewing, the emails haven’t started, and the rest of the house is still asleep. For most people, this is just a moment to wake up. For a savvy few, it is the most profitable hour of the day. You … Read more

The landscape of American retirement is shifting. Today, more than 22 million people over age 65 are navigating their later years without a spouse or adult children. While solo aging offers a high degree of independence, it also removes the traditional, informal safety net of family caregiving. If you are a solo ager, you face … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. What’s in a name? A lot, actually. Especially when it comes to store brand vs. name brand grocery items. We often default to certain brands when shopping simply because of the name on the package — and the reputation that comes along with it — … Read more