admin ungvar / Shutterstock.com Want to boost your home’s value? Grab your remodeling tool kit and head outside. For three decades, exterior replacement projects have provided a bigger return on investment than interior discretionary remodels — and that trend remains in place, according to Zonda Media’s 36th annual Cost vs. Value report. However, if you insist … Read more
After many years of miniscule returns, banks are finally giving savers a decent return on their money. And even if the rates at your bank haven’t bumped higher yet, that might change soon. The failures of two banks — Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank — caused many customers at small and midsize banks to … Read more
A couple who have been together for almost three years and have recently moved in together are experiencing financial disagreements. Unequal Financial Footing The woman is a college student who works part-time, while the man completed his college degree two years prior and secured a job through his internship. The man has received a promotion … Read more
Whether you’re an impulse shopper or just like to be on top of the latest trends, you might want to check out Amazon’s “Movers & Shakers” lists. These are the hottest items on Amazon right now, based on how much their sales rank has jumped compared with 24 hours earlier. According to Amazon: “For example, … Read more
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. People choose to be frugal for different reasons. Maybe they were raised to live a frugal life, so it’s second nature to them. Perhaps they are consciously frugal and are saving to pay cash for a house, or they have … Read more
Pearl PhotoPix / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. As a homeowner, it is inevitable that you will deal with water damage of some kind. Leaky toilets, aging water heaters, and frozen pipes are common occurrences in an aging home, so it’s important to know how to clean up water damage when … Read more
WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re married or living with your significant other, there’s a lot you share. Your home. Your weekend plans. Perhaps even a kid or two. But just because you’re sharing a life together doesn’t mean you have to share the same … Read more
KT Stock photos / Shutterstock.com In life, nothing is guaranteed. That’s especially true of our finances. Our jobs aren’t a sure bet. And major, unexpected expenses can arise at any time — what if there’s a recession? That means a healthy emergency fund is a must. Following are a few creative ways to build an … Read more
michaelheim / Shutterstock.com What do you want from your retirement plan? Aside from the obvious — enough wealth to see you through long, happy golden years — Americans say there are several other features they need in a 401(k) or other type of retirement account. Recently, Smart — which bills itself as a “world-leading retirement … Read more
ANDREY-SHA74 / Shutterstock.com Tax breaks for energy efficient home upgrades are nothing new. The government has been offering them since 2005, after all. However, they recently got a big boost, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The law not only broadened the types of updates eligible for tax credits, but it also made … Read more