Kicking up your feet and taking life easy for just a few extra minutes each day is associated with less brain power, according to new research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Researchers found that losing just six or seven minutes each day to sedentary activity — or even to light-intensity activity … Read more
You’ve decided to set some money aside for a rainy day. You want to keep it somewhere until you need it. You consider your options. A piggy bank? Too childish (and, let’s be honest, it can only hold so much). Under your mattress? It could be fun to sleep atop all your wealth like a … Read more
The U.S. government is in danger of intentionally defaulting on its debt obligations for the first time in its history. The Biden Administration and the House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans and led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, must agree to raise the country’s legal borrowing limit — known as the debt limit or … Read more
science photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Depending on where you are currently in your career and experience, it can be a daunting task, but it’s not insurmountable. With careful planning and dedication to your goals, you can successfully make the switch to a STEM career. Transitioning to a Career … Read more
Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Home office spaces may be an extension of the working world, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring or stuffy. There’s a whole world of fantastic office accessories, furniture and supplies allowing you to create a space that reflects your personality … Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, more Americans are paying federal income taxes again. Roughly 40% of Americans — 72.5 million households — will not pay any income taxes this tax season, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. While that sounds like a lot of people, it’s actually down sharply from recent years. … Read more
DavideAngelini / Shutterstock.com Last year was a rough one for the airline industry. What should have been a cause for celebration — travelers returning to the skies in droves as the COVD-19 pandemic faded — often became an exercise in frustration for both airlines and their passengers. Staffing shortages and other factors such as a … Read more
YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Upgrading our smartphones has become a necessary chore. And because our phones are more computer than phone these days, the process is not only a hassle but also a risk. In whose hands will your old device end up, and is there anything they can glean from it? Taking the time … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. I hate wasting food almost as much as I love saving money. So anything that can help me save money AND food is a good idea in my book. Since those are the key benefits to vacuum sealers, you know I’m … Read more
creativemarc / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. The cost of living in a major metropolitan area runs higher than average. Frugal urban living is the ultimate oxymoron because there are just so many fun ways to spend money. Consumer temptations abound in the city. From parking and lattes … Read more