Ralf’s Icons / Shutterstock.com What is the Federal Reserve? You probably know the Fed is powerful. Its meetings are tracked carefully by investors and the news media. Its work can seem complex. You get that it deals with money, loads of it. And numbers: tons and tons of data. OK, impressive. But, otherwise, why should … Read more
Oh my word. You’re going to love this list of the best bank account bonuses and promotions that allow you to sign up for money and bonuses. Just take a look at the list and see which ones interest you and you’ll receive a free sign-up bonus ($50, $100, $200, $300, and even up to $500 … Read more
Savicic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Fences replaced moats in ancient times. Today, you can create ornate barriers from many materials, including plants. Living fences are a sustainable and cost-effective way to define your property. If you’re dreaming of a way to add fantasy-invoking beauty to your yard, read on … Read more
The penalty for underpaying your taxes is about to sting a bit more than in the past. The IRS announced Nov. 29 that the interest rates it charges for underpayments will rise for the first quarter of 2023, Jan. 1-March 31. The rates the federal agency pays for overpayments also will rise. (Yes, if you … Read more
Changing banks can often help us to find new ways to make our money work for us. Banks like Chase that offer promotional rewards for opening a new account make it easy to benefit from the transition. At the same time, keeping an eye on the requirements can be tricky if you’re not sure what … Read more
Target’s best sale of the year wasn’t on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. This year it falls on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 — this weekend — when Target gift cards are 10% off in stores and online. That might not sound like much of a deal at first, but hear me out. If you … Read more
While these game apps to win real money won’t be earning you enough to quit your day job, they can be a nice way to take a break and earn some extra cash. New research conducted by British psychologists shows that Millennials use their smartphones roughly twice as much as estimated. In fact, the preliminary … Read more
View Apart / Shutterstock.com Living abroad can be an attractive and affordable way to spend retirement. And many countries offer visas specifically for American retirees. While often temporary, they are usually the start of a pathway to permanent residence. There are certainly potential challenges to retiring abroad, including dealing with taxes, assuring you’ll have access … Read more
Investing in real estate takes on several forms, not just rental homes. However, if you want to get into the rental real estate market, there are many ways to do so. You have the option of purchasing and renting out a property on your own or investing with a company that takes care of all … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com As the holiday season gets into full swing, Santa has arrived early with some fabulous freebies. From complimentary coffee this month to a chance to get a free frosty treat every day in 2023, we’ve rounded up some of the best — and most delicious — deals for December. Read on to … Read more