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Oleg Opryshko / Shutterstock.com Paper towels have many uses. They’re handy for wiping off counters, cleaning out microwaves or dabbing up a melted ice cube that hit the floor. It’s so easy to grab for a paper towel or two, that it becomes equally easy to forget they’re not always the best choice. In fact, … Read more
Looking for trivia apps for money? You probably heard about HQ Trivia already but if you haven’t, it is a legit game app to win real money. It was released last year and takes a form of a live game show, which usually airs at 9 pm US Eastern Time daily. If multiple people correctly answer … Read more
uzhursky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Imagine working from a beach in Portugal, or being able to take Fridays off to go paddleboarding with your kids. You don’t have to daydream about doing these things. With the rise of remote work, it’s easier than ever to find a self-employed or … Read more
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Tax season is upon us. This is a great time to think about your future plans and how you can position yourself to reduce your tax expenditures. Future taxes, particularly in retirement, can be surprising. Here are tips for keeping more of your money … Read more
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Jonathan Park / Shutterstock.com Housing markets that were the soaring stars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming back down to earth, according to real-estate brokerage firm Redfin. Sales also are lagging in markets that are known as technology hubs as widespread layoffs hit that industry, according to a Redfin analysis of … Read more
Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more
Opening a bank account for your kids and becoming a joint account holder is a great way to: Reinforce basic banking concepts that we take for granted, such as adding and withdrawing funds Teach basic budgeting skills and demonstrate the importance of spending less than you earn, a cornerstone of financial responsibility Demonstrate the importance … Read more
Cat Box / Shutterstock.com When you munch on your favorite foods or sip your drink of choice, do you really understand what is going into your body? Sometimes, these foods might contain additives linked to serious health problems, according to Consumer Reports. For that reason, CR has joined forces with the Environmental Working Group to … Read more