We talk a lot about food waste. The statistics are staggering: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. When you buy a bunch of bananas, you pay by the pound. If you eat the fruit and toss the peel, you’re … Read more

The modern credit card is a marvel of engineering — not just for the banks, but for the human brain. Every time you swipe, tap, or click “Buy Now,” your brain experiences a spike in dopamine without the immediate pain of paying that comes with handing over physical cash. If you feel you lack the … Read more

If you have ever mailed a package back to Amazon only to watch your refund vanish into a digital black hole, you are finally getting some backup. Amazon has agreed to a massive settlement valued at over $1 billion to resolve claims that it shortchanged customers on returns. While the company denies any wrongdoing, the … Read more

Grocery prices are stubborn. While overall inflation has cooled slightly, grocery prices remain high. At the same time, the average American family of four throws away $2,913 worth of food annually. That is nearly $3,000 of your income going straight into the landfill. You don’t need to clip paper coupons for hours or eat rice … Read more

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If you’re waiting until April to think about your taxes, you are already behind. Most people treat tax season like a root canal — something to be endured and forgotten. But if you are expecting the government to send back a chunk of your own money, you need to understand that the rules of engagement … Read more

While everyone else lines up for the same best-selling vehicles, smart shoppers know they can find a great ride by looking just slightly off the beaten path. You don’t have to sacrifice reliability or features to save money. And thanks to recent research from CarEdge, an online car-buying marketplace, you’ll know where to look. The … Read more

You probably have a mental map of your local hardware stores. There are the massive orange and blue warehouses where you buy lumber and appliances, and then there are the smaller spots where you grab a single bolt or a bag of soil. We spend billions at the giants, assuming their size guarantees the best … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Anyone who’s lived in Panama for any amount of time knows the city can be chaotic. If you forget that you’re in paradise, you’ll go down a rabbit hole and find yourself caught up in the day-to-day, complaining about the traffic, the price of … Read more