Editor’s Note: Money Talks News has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Money Talks News and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. Summer is months away, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about your travel plans. If nothing else, it might make you feel a little warmer. … Read more

GBALLGIGGSPHOTO / Shutterstock.com Forget anti-aging supplements and other hocus pocus: The key to a longer life more likely resides in developing a few everyday habits. Research shows that some surprisingly simple practices can improve your health and extend your lifespan. Best of all, these habits cost you little or no money. Following are a few … Read more

Zigres / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Travel insurance is no longer optional. After two years of travel disruptions that show no sign of ending any time soon, it’s more or less mandatory. So how do you buy travel insurance in this environment? Very carefully, say experts. Two … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Rising home prices have stolen the headlines in recent years, but rents have been steadily increasing too. In many cities, tenants now struggle to afford apartments and other rentals. Recently, Zillow determined that of the 50 biggest U.S. rental markets, just 10 offer rents reasonable enough that two full-time workers earning minimum … Read more

If you have an individual retirement account, taxable brokerage account, or life insurance policy, you’ve almost certainly named a beneficiary before. And if you had kids or were in a committed relationship at the time, you probably didn’t give it much thought. Your closest loved ones — your children and spouse or domestic partner — … Read more

It’s been something like an article of faith for many years: Drinking 8 ounces of water eight times a day is ideal for staying hydrated. But a recent study is pouring that theory down the drain. Researchers say individual water needs vary from person to person, and blanket recommendations for water intake should be forgotten. … Read more

Alliance Images / Shutterstock.com Frugality isn’t a monolithic concept. It’s more of a continuum, with different approaches for different people. You can be frugal even if you don’t sew all your own clothes, grow most of your food, make all your gifts and create all your own entertainment. Frugal people can — and do! — … Read more

Need Easy Extra Money Now? While these game apps to win real money won’t be earning you enough to quit your day job, they can be a nice way to take a break and earn some extra cash. New research conducted by British psychologists shows that Millennials use their smartphones roughly twice as much as … Read more

Sweet cravings don’t have a season. If you get a hankering for a frozen treat in freezing cold temperatures, don’t be ashamed. Instead, celebrate it. Monday, Feb. 6, marks National Frozen Yogurt Day, and many shops will celebrate the “holiday” with deals. The following chains have some of the best deals this year. Note: Before … Read more

If you’re tired of feeling like your finances are stuck in the slow lane, it’s time to switch gears and check out SoFi. This turbo-charged financial company has everything you need to speed up your financial journey. And the best part? They’re constantly offering promotions and bonuses to new customers. In this article, we’ll rev … Read more