Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The next tax season will bring a rude awakening for many Americans. Several tax breaks that led to bigger refunds or smaller bills during the last tax season — if not also during the season before that — won’t be available any longer. That’s because they were temporary changes intended to … Read more
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a new location for retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The wrong choice could tarnish your golden years. If the following factors describe your city — or another place you want to … Read more
Rommel Canlas / Shutterstock.com What’s in a name? Well, in the case of many brand-name products like bleach, mostly marketing costs. We consumers are easily swayed by ads that portray their products as somehow more effective, more prestigious or of higher quality, when in fact some store-brand or no-name products are essentially identical and cheaper. … Read more
AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Adjusting to civilian life after serving in the armed forces can be a big challenge. Which cities set up our vets for comfort and success? LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities to rank 2023’s Best Cities for Veterans. We looked for cities with … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Being able to work remotely is a skill in and of itself. If you’ve landed an interview for a remote job, congratulations! You’re one step closer to enjoying the benefits of working remotely, like having greater control over your schedule and being able to … Read more
To get the most out of your savings, it’s best for you to open a savings account which can offer you the highest interest rate per year. There are various banks that can offer you 5% interest savings accounts. Here are the best 5% interest savings accounts you can use today: 1. Aspiration Interest rate: … Read more
javi_indy / Shutterstock.com Joining a gym usually means adding another monthly bill to your expenses. So, you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. Sure, you can opt out of club amenities, such as towel service or racquetball court fees, to save some money. But what you really want to do is … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Side hustles are increasingly a part of life, even if you’re just trying to survive. In 2022, 45% of Americans said they had a side hustle, with an average monthly income of $483. While that might not seem … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Although it’s a surprise to many who reach retirement, Medicare is not free. Throughout your working lifetime, you paid taxes to support the program. In addition, once you finally start using Medicare, you must shell out more cash to cover a monthly premium, deductibles and other expenses. And if … Read more
It’s strange how you work hard for your money, but totally miss the money that’s hiding in plain sight. It’s all around you right now, ripe for the taking. Simple moves you can make within the next hour could make you richer by hundreds — even thousands — of dollars, either by slashing expenses or … Read more