Nutlegal Photographer / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. If you aren’t retired yet, you can’t possibly know what your future will really look and feel like. As with previous life transitions (getting married, having kids, switching jobs), there are more unknowns than knowns. And, there are probably quite a few assumptions … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com This is an unsettling moment for the national real estate market. Prices are dropping. The median national home price last November was $370,700. That’s down from a peak of $413,800 in June last year, according to Bankrate.com. Home sales are down, too. November marked the tenth straight month of shrinking sales for … Read more

ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Some professions just naturally seem to be full of honest and ethical people. From teachers to doctors, we expect good people to be working in careers that allow them to help others, for example. But in the the eyes of many, other professions seem more likely to attract the ne’er-do-wells among … Read more

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The next tax season will bring a rude awakening for many Americans. Several tax breaks that led to bigger refunds or smaller bills during the last tax season — if not also during the season before that — won’t be available any longer. That’s because they were temporary changes intended to … Read more

gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a new location for retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The wrong choice could tarnish your golden years. If the following factors describe your city — or another place you want to … Read more

Rommel Canlas / Shutterstock.com What’s in a name? Well, in the case of many brand-name products like bleach, mostly marketing costs. We consumers are easily swayed by ads that portray their products as somehow more effective, more prestigious or of higher quality, when in fact some store-brand or no-name products are essentially identical and cheaper. … Read more

AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Adjusting to civilian life after serving in the armed forces can be a big challenge. Which cities set up our vets for comfort and success? LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities to rank 2023’s Best Cities for Veterans. We looked for cities with … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Being able to work remotely is a skill in and of itself. If you’ve landed an interview for a remote job, congratulations! You’re one step closer to enjoying the benefits of working remotely, like having greater control over your schedule and being able to … Read more

To get the most out of your savings, it’s best for you to open a savings account which can offer you the highest interest rate per year. There are various banks that can offer you 5% interest savings accounts. Here are the best 5% interest savings accounts you can use today: 1. Aspiration Interest rate: … Read more

javi_indy / Shutterstock.com Joining a gym usually means adding another monthly bill to your expenses. So, you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. Sure, you can opt out of club amenities, such as towel service or racquetball court fees, to save some money. But what you really want to do is … Read more