Using hearing aids helps people listen to the world around them. But recent research also suggests these medical devices can stave off dementia. A review of more than two dozen studies, published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Neurology, concluded that older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing aids were 19% less … Read more
M-Production / Shutterstock.com Self-checkout lanes became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the lack of cashier-to-customer contact. And it’s not just grocery stores that have us scanning and bagging our own purchases. Home-improvement stores and discount-store chains such as Target, Walmart and even Costco are among those businesses where you might find self-checkout … Read more
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed like everything found a way to exist in a no-contact, digital space, including health care. From telehealth to online pharmacies, it was now easier than ever to get medical care and advice from the comfort and … Read more
They say the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Neither option seems super great, but when it comes to taxes, a certified public accountant (CPA) can help ease your fears. Every April, tax time comes around. Every CPA on the planet is swamped with individuals and businesses needing to file their taxes … Read more
Nutlegal Photographer / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Your brain is not necessarily set up in a way that makes it easy to plan a secure retirement. You have cognitive biases, faulty ways of thinking that are unfortunately hardwired into your brain and work against you. Behavioral finance and behavioral economics … Read more
Audiences worldwide are familiar with Shark Tank, the reality TV show that puts entrepreneurs from all walks of life in front of investors who can fund their dreams. If you haven’t seen an episode of Shark Tank, it’s worth a watch. It’s hard to watch a reality TV show and not think that they’re dramatizing … Read more
PHILIPIMAGE / Shutterstock.com Prices are still rising. In January, overall inflation was up 6.4% year over year, according to Consumer Price Index statistics released Feb. 14 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s down just barely from the 12-month increase we saw in December: 6.5%. Prices were also up 0.5% in January compared with … Read more
Could you afford to cover a $1,000 expense out of pocket? If you haven’t started an emergency fund yet, the answer is almost certainly no. You’re not alone. According to a 2022 PYMNTS survey of about 3,500 U.S. consumers, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. They’re unable to cover even the smallest emergency expenses … Read more
You love — and rely on — your cellphone. But what if we told you that you could make your go-to gadget even more useful than it already is? These must-have products on Amazon can make your phone safer and easier to use — and increase its functionality. They include everything from a wallet that … Read more
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. On your marks, get set … RETIRE! If you are in your 50s or 60s, you are probably about 10 years from retirement (give or take). Maybe you are even just a year from retirement. Regardless of the exact timing, you are in the … Read more