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

You are probably bleeding money right now, and you might not even know it. Years ago, you wrote a check for the rent and maybe the cable bill. Today, automatic subscriptions have quietly colonized almost every corner of our financial lives. From streaming services and gym memberships to cloud storage, meal kits and even pet … Read more

Your lunch hour is likely the most undervalued asset in your day. While it is tempting to spend that time zoning out over a sandwich or catching up on headlines, you are effectively leaving money on the table. You don’t need a second job to improve your monthly cash flow; you just need your smartphone … Read more

You know how we’ve been hearing for years that legacy automakers like Ford and GM were going to “electrify the world” and beat the newcomers at their own game? Well, if you’ve been waiting for that victory lap, you might want to sit down. The reality check just arrived, and it came with a $55 … Read more

For millions of people struggling with depression, the path to relief usually involves a prescription pad or a therapist’s couch. But a major new systematic review from the Cochrane Library suggests that regularly exercising might be just as powerful. The analysis, which reviewed data from 73 randomized controlled trials, found that exercise consistently reduced symptoms … Read more

You’ve heard it a million times: “Don’t buy gift cards for a stranger.” We’ve all seen the signs at the CVS checkout counter. But scammers aren’t stupid. They know we’re catching on to the iTunes card trick, so they’ve leveled up. The latest trend in fraud is moving away from plastic and toward heavy metal—specifically, … Read more

Everyone wants to live a longer, happier life. That’s why people strive to drink enough water, prioritize sleep and make smart food choices. But even the best intentions can sometimes lead folks astray, and some of the most popular health trends might end up doing more harm than good. Plus, advice often lacks nuance. So … Read more

Owning a home often feels like a never-ending cycle of things breaking, leaking or peeling. When you call a professional to fix these minor annoyances, you aren’t just paying for materials — you’re paying for their travel time, insurance and expertise. That is why the bill for a 10-minute repair often starts at $150 or … Read more