Did you know that the U.S. Census Bureau comes out with over 130 survey programs each year? With so many surveys to fill out, it’s easy to express your opinion on practically anything in life. What’s difficult is earning money for those opinions, especially when it comes to finding a legitimate way to get cash … Read more
Aleksei Potov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. If you’re looking to add warmth to your outdoor social gatherings, consider a crackling outdoor fireplace. But how can you make this outdoor feature fit into your landscape? We’ve gathered 26 cozy outdoor fireplace ideas for the backyard to help you get your … Read more
Angela Dukich / Shutterstock.com As many housing markets across the nation slide into a deep freeze, a few places are just starting to heat up, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report. Home prices were up in 90% of U.S. metro areas in the NAR survey during the fourth quarter of 2022, … Read more
REDPIXEL.PL / Shutterstock.com An estimated 40% of Americans won’t pay any federal income taxes for the 2022 tax year — the one for which returns are due by April 18 — according to the Tax Policy Center. “How can that be? Are they tax cheats?” you might be wondering as you stare at what seems … Read more
NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Filterbuy. While some Americans ruthlessly cancel their extended families for opposing viewpoints or outdated beliefs, others are choosing to live under the same roof. There’s no shortage of reasons for shacking up with relatives — from financial benefits, to caregiving perks, to simple convenience. … Read more
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Did you mail in your resume for your last role? Or maybe you’re old enough to remember what a fax machine is? If it’s been a while since your last job search, a lot has changed. And it can feel overwhelming when you need … Read more
Some Amazon shoppers might be eligible for a $10 credit on their next purchase. Those who are eligible for the credit must purchase $25 or more in goods and agree to use Amazon’s pickup service to get their package. This means that your order will be delivered to a store or self-service locker that is … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Virtually all Americans prize financial wellness, but millions are suffering from a bad case of the money blues, according to a recent survey conducted by data intelligence company Morning Consult on behalf of financial services firm Edward Jones. Nearly half of Americans — 43% — do not feel financially … Read more
FS Stock / Shutterstock.com The baby boomers have become the retirement boomers, and the numbers keep rising. Nearly 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates there will be 78 million people at or older than retirement age by 2035. After ending their careers, many thousands of … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. New year, new budget. If you’re finally ready for a total money makeover, maintaining a budget is an excellent way to start. Budgets help you manage money by not only keeping tabs on your cash flow, but also pushing you to take … Read more