We all value our downtime. After a long day, sinking into the couch and turning on your favorite show is often the only thing on the agenda. But what if you could monetize that exact routine? Earning extra money does not always require a grueling second job or sacrificing your weekends. In fact, a recent … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story comes from CableTV.com. Amazon just announced some big changes for Prime Video subscribers. Amazon shocked its Prime Video subscribers last week with a grim email notification: Prices are going up. Its Ad Free plan is being renamed to Prime Video Ultra, and certain features are being removed from basic Prime Video … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Ambergris Caye is Belize’s number one tourist destination and it’s easy to understand why … Warm weather, friendly locals, beautiful beaches … Plus, it’s English-speaking and easy to get to from North America. Running 25 miles north to south, and just two miles across … Read more
You replace the toaster after it sparks. You buy another $15 umbrella because the last one inverted in a gentle breeze. You grab a pack of budget t-shirts that lose their shape after three trips through the washing machine. Buying cheap feels like a victory at the checkout counter, but it is actually a stealthy … Read more
Deciding when to start your Social Security benefits is one of the most consequential choices you will ever make. It dictates your monthly income for the rest of your life, influences your spouse’s survivor benefits, and shifts your overall tax picture. There is no single correct age to file. The system is designed to pay … Read more
On Erica and Eric Sawatzke’s Minnesota farm, the math of farming has grown increasingly unforgiving. Even with strong yields, the numbers often don’t add up. A new round of federal aid announced in late 2025, while welcome, underscores how far the gap has grown between what it costs to produce crops and what farmers earn … Read more
There’s no such thing as arriving at the airport too early amid the partial government shutdown, and that’s especially true this weekend. Airports around the country have seen TSA lines and wait times balloon due to Transportation Security Administration worker shortages, and spring break isn’t helping. Chicago O’Hare International Airport expects more than 3.7 million … Read more
Fertilizer costs are rising as the U.S.-Iran war disrupts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and farmers are feeling the impact. Iran has blocked maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, attacking ships in the area. The blockage of a critical transportation corridor for fertilizer, oil and other commodities headed to the United States represents … Read more
U.S. regulators expanded a probe into the effectiveness of Tesla’s Full Self-Drive software at navigating in reduced visibility conditions such as foggy weather, dust flare up and sun glare. The U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted on its website on Thursday, March 19 that it is expanding the Tesla FSD probe, which … Read more
Every weekend, I recap “news you can use” from the week — a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) financial news sources — so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened … Read more