J.J. Gouin / Shutterstock.com The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed a lot of rules, but one thing remains the same: It is exceedingly difficult to evade the long arm of the taxman. That’s even true of Social Security benefits. Many people know that if you work while collecting benefits before reaching your … Read more
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Amid a tight labor market, many employers continue to look for ways to counter staffing shortages and lure potential hires back into the workforce. While some use creative benefits or work-from-home options as hiring draws, others hope to attract employees quickly with … Read more
Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock.com A combination of soaring mortgage rates and already-high housing prices has softened demand for homes in many parts of the country. That new reality has left many homeowners wondering if the value of their homes is about to tumble. Indeed, prices are falling in some areas. However, in some markets, a … Read more
Maybe stick to the traditional yellow Peeps this year. Consumer Reports warns that a certain dye known to be carcinogenic, Red Dye 3, is being used in some other colors of the popular Easter marshmallow confection. This dye is also being used in other products made by the same manufacturer, Just Born: Peeps Pink Marshmallow … Read more
Elnur / Shutterstock.com Next time you feel like moving an entire washer load straight into the dryer, don’t be too quick to toss your clothes in and walk away. Not every item of clothing can withstand a high-heat (or even a low-heat) tumble dry without shrinking, stretching or falling apart. As if that’s not scary … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Many credit cards offer a slew of incentives to consumers who use them — from cash back and other rewards to zero liability in case of fraud. But credit cards are not always your best form of payment, especially if you aren’t great with debt. In many cases, you are better off … Read more
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com I’ve been decluttering for years, since long before Marie Kondo — the maven of tidying — was a household name. One approach I take is to try buying only things I’ll use regularly. I once tested that strategy. My husband and I were debating whether to buy a folding table for hosting … Read more
ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. In advance of the purchase of the property known as Lahardan House, the 200-year-old Georgian manor home we bought years ago to become our residence in Waterford, Ireland, we tried to have the place inspected. This isn’t obligatory in Ireland. … Read more
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You’ve probably tossed more than a few avocados into the trash after missing that (very narrow) window between being perfectly ripe and turning brown, mushy and gross. And avocados are expensive, so that’s good money you’re throwing away. Here’s a little … Read more
Walmart has rolled out a brand-new homepage and redesigned its website and app with a “sleek new look” that helps customers look for and find the retailer’s items. The retailer says the changes are intended to create a “customer-centric and curated storefront” where shoppers will more easily find what they want. In an April 3 … Read more