BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. There’s never been a better time to turn dishes into cash. Same goes for crystal, silver, and those figurines your grandmother loved. It’s not because they are in high demand, but rather because the demand for formal dinnerware decreases each year. Unlike … Read more

Vane Nunes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The rapid changes we experienced worldwide to slow the spread of the coronavirus were, to put it lightly, tough on the wallet. Whether your work hours have been reduced, you’ve been laid off from a full-time job, or you need a … Read more

ViDI Studio / Shutterstock.com Frequent fliers enjoy airline loyalty programs for the perks they offer. But the airlines themselves likely love these programs even more. Loyalty programs are surprisingly valuable to airlines. In fact, they are “some of the most lucrative assets on airlines’ balance sheets,” according to On Point Loyalty, a global advisory firm … Read more

Your credit score is a number just like your birthday, your age, your weight, your income, and any other number associated with your life. However, when it comes to credit scores, the higher they are, the better.  That’s because credit scores are one of the biggest factors in determining your creditworthiness. In other words, your … Read more

Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more

Patramansky Oleg / Shutterstock.com 2022 was a year of rising interest rates. As rates climbed higher, banks and credit unions offered increasingly generous returns to savers. But now, a handful of institutions have reached a true milestone: They offer no-risk, guaranteed 5% return on CDs, savings accounts and other types of accounts. Savers everywhere have … Read more

The buzz around ChatGPT lately has everyone wondering, “How can I use this sophisticated software to create digital products to sell?” Many freelancers have also found this AI software helpful in achieving their goals of satisfying client requests without spending hours in front of a computer screen.  If you’re curious as to how to make … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The average monthly Social Security retirement benefit rose to $1,827 in January, which isn’t going to buy you a luxurious retirement. But those monthly checks can certainly make your golden years more comfortable. Deciding when to take Social Security is … Read more

Full disclosure: I love credit cards almost as much as I love credit card statistics. I have multiple cash-back credit cards, multiple travel rewards credit cards, a gas credit card (which doubles as my Costco credit card), and a few others too. I’m honestly not sure off the top of my head how many active … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Get ready, Starbucks Rewards members! Starbucks is stirring the pot on its popular loyalty program. (Did you know Starbucks Rewards has more than 16 million members?) The program’s much-coveted points (aka Stars) are about to get less valuable — starting Feb. 13, 2023. Most … Read more