Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com If chips and candy bars have a strong hold on your mind — and waistline — you are not alone. About 13% of older Americans meet the criteria for addiction to junk food and beverages, according to new data from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging, which surveyed more … Read more
Tirachard Kumtanom / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. As inflation takes a bigger chunk out of everyone’s cash flow, dollar stores are increasingly attractive alternatives to traditional department or grocery stores. Who doesn’t want deeper discounts on everyday items? Not as enticing, however, is the idea of throwing on … Read more
When you were in school, rating your progress and achievements depended on grade point averages (GPAs) and test scores. As an adult, those numbers turn to credit scores and interest rates. But keeping your credit score up can be even harder than earning A’s and B’s in school. Studies show that the average credit score … Read more
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com When you were young, chances are you dreamed of owning a large home with all the bells and whistles. But as life marches on, it’s not unusual to have more modest goals, including visions of a smaller home that better suits your needs. You may decide to downsize before retirement. Or, … Read more
Did you know that an intern at Microsoft programmed the game solitaire back in the 1980s? The man responsible for this popular card game probably didn’t realize how big an effect he would have on future generations. It’s pretty crazy to think that since then, the game of solitaire has come a long way. We’ve … Read more
At least two major car insurance companies are declining to cover certain Kia and Hyundai models in select locations as authorities report staggering theft rates on the vehicles. Apparently, the increase in thefts is tied to a series of viral online videos that give tutorials on stealing the cars and have inspired droves of criminals … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Have you noticed that many grocery store items are shrinking in size, but remaining the same price? Uncle Sam also is aware of this unhappy trend, which has been dubbed “shrinkflation.” The federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks the grocery store product categories with the highest instances of shrinkflation. Following … Read more
stockfour / Shutterstock.com You wait and save and plan for retirement your entire life, it seems. And then, what? Retirees often find themselves, quite suddenly, with more free time on their hands than they’ve made a plan for. Here are some of the most rewarding, productive or stimulating ways for retirees to spend their time. … Read more
Free money? Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Every year businesses (and the government) give away thousands of dollars in free money and free PayPal money as a way of promoting their websites or products. It’s true and I’ve put together a list of my favorites that will give you more than $3,700 … Read more
Andriiii / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on CoPilot. In just a matter of years, electric vehicles have emerged as the clear future of the automotive industry. In 2008, the nascent car manufacturer Tesla released its first Roadster models, targeting sales of 100 units per month. Over the ensuing years, Tesla grew into … Read more