Tada Images / Shutterstock.com When it comes to holiday shopping, sometimes it’s easier to buy the presents that go under the tree rather than the ones that go into the stockings hung by the chimney with care. Finding items that are small, inexpensive and durable enough to spend the night crammed under other goodies can … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Gutters are rarely a homeowner’s primary concern. In fact, you might not even notice if a house has them when evaluating a potential purchase. This makes you wonder whether gutters really are necessary for a house. Let’s take a closer look. What … Read more
Looking to learn how to make 50 dollars fast? Life happens. Sometimes you need to make some extra cash to pay a bill or you’re trying to save up for something you want. We’ve all been there, but what do you usually do when that happens? This is an exhaustive list of 17 things that … Read more
The Social Security Administration has overhauled its website to make it more user-friendly. According to an announcement posted on the website: “Many of our most visited sections now use a more user-friendly and task-based approach. In the coming months we will continue to unveil new pages and improvements based on public feedback.” In a press … Read more
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Today’s investors are frightened — and that anxiety is causing them to change their investing behavior. A startling 51% of investors who are not retired say they are “terrified” about their financial future, including the years of retirement, according to Nationwide Retirement Institute’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey. Men are somewhat … Read more
Whatever the reason is you may need to learn how to make 10 dollars fast, and I’m here to help you with that endeavor. Sometimes you need some extra cash in your bank account or you’re trying to save up for something you want. You don’t want to fall behind on bills and are wondering … Read more
Looking for another way to keep COVID-19 at bay this winter? Make sure to carefully wash produce and to thoroughly clean your hands after touching foods and food packaging. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live on certain foods for up to one week, according to a recent study by the U.K. government’s Food Standards … Read more
goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Good fences make good neighbors, they say. But fencing isn’t the only way to shield your outdoor space from peeping Toms and passers-by. You can create privacy in your yard on a budget — especially if you get creative. Fences are usually … Read more
High inflation has made this year a financial struggle for many, and if you’re not already carrying a balance on your credit cards, the desire to give loved ones (and maybe yourself) a happy holiday season is probably tempting. Combine that with rising interest rates, and you’re looking at starting 2023 already in the hole. … Read more
LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com California recently became the fifth U.S. state to legalize human composting as an alternative to traditional burials and cremation. While some of us have heard of the green burial movement that offers more environmentally friendly ways for conducting funerals and burials, not everyone is familiar with human composting (also called natural … Read more