Filling up your car is a routine expense you cannot avoid, but you can control when you swipe your card. Timing your station visits based on the day of the week yields noticeable savings over time. A recent analysis by GasBuddy reviewed daily fuel prices across the country over the past year. The data reveals … Read more
You just handed over a few dollars for a tiny plastic clamshell of fresh basil, only to watch it turn into black sludge in the fridge drawer three days later. It is a frustrating cycle of food waste and wasted cash. With the cost of groceries so high, every checkout aisle habit is worth evaluating. … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Laughter is alive and well at work. But according to new research from Monster, it is also carefully managed. In the Workplace Laughter Report, a national survey of more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, most employees say they laugh regularly on the job. At the same time, … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. If your interests are basking in the sun, enjoying life by the sea, exploring ancient ruins, and indulging in the original Mediterranean diet, look no further than Crete. The biggest island in Greece and the fifth biggest in the Mediterranean, Crete offers more lifestyle … Read more
President Donald Trump recently floated the idea of eliminating income taxes and funding the government entirely with tariffs on foreign goods. Sounds great, right? Zero income taxes would be awesome. But before we start throwing our W-2s in the shredder, we need a reality check. Trading income taxes for tariffs isn’t just a heavy lift; … Read more
When trying to calculate exactly how much time they need to save for, many retirees make a critical mathematical error. They look at the U.S. average life expectancy of 79 years and assume their money will only need to last for a decade or so after stepping away from a career at age 67. That … Read more
For decades, the battle lines of American nutrition have been drawn between low-carb enthusiasts and low-fat devotees. You have likely heard the arguments from both sides, each claiming their way is the definitive path to a healthier heart. The real secret to avoiding health issues that precede heart attacks is not found in a specific … Read more
Chloe Elise built a career teaching women how to master their money. While she was helping an audience of more than 500,000 build wealth, the man she planned to marry was quietly draining her bank accounts. Over five years, she estimates she lost nearly $100,000 to a partner who forged documents, sold her belongings and … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If your job search feels slower, more selective, or harder to break into right now, you are not imagining it. New Monster research suggests many employers are putting more energy into keeping the talent they already have than expanding headcount. In Monster’s 2026 Hiring WorkWatch Report, a … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When government agencies need to get rid of stuff, they put it up for auction. That’s what makes government auction sites, like GovDeals.com, a great place to find truly unique finds at a steep discount. GovDeals lets you search thousands of listings in just about … Read more