admin John Roche / Shutterstock.com Happiness, of course, is relative. Health, financial comfort, career stability and secure relationships all help lift one’s happiness level. (Sorry, Bobby McFerrin, it’s not quite as easy as your song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” makes it sound.) But your location can have a lot to do with your happiness — and … Read more
Using hearing aids helps people listen to the world around them. But recent research also suggests these medical devices can stave off dementia. A review of more than two dozen studies, published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Neurology, concluded that older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing aids were 19% less … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com If you seek a retirement filled with picturesque peaks, rugged outdoor adventures and just enough city-style hustle and bustle to keep you piqued, mountain living might be just right for you. From the Siskiyous and Sierra out West, to the Adirondacks and Appalachians in the East, and the Rockies and Ozarks … Read more
The concept of a family trust—also known as a revocable living trust—isn’t very well understood by many people. The differences between a trust and a simple will, for instance, are frequently confused. While it’s somewhat more time consuming—and therefore, more expensive—to have a family trust prepared than a will, there are significant benefits of the … Read more
Ruslan Huzau / Shutterstock.com Close your eyes and envision your ideal home in your retirement years. The chances are good that you’ve got a stunning setting in mind as part of that dream. Beauty certainly means different things to different retirees. You may picture the red rock mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, or the storm-tossed seas … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you looking to immerse yourself in a new culture or explore the world’s natural diversity? You may be looking to challenge yourself in ways you can’t if you stay in familiar surroundings. Or, perhaps you’re a military spouse eager to continue your … Read more
George Rudy / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Spring cleaning isn’t just a feel-good task that declutters your home and leaves it sparkling. It’s also a source of found money. Intrigued? Make your spring ritual pay off by learning how best to tackle typical spring cleaning chores and … Read more
Business as usual just isn’t cutting it anymore, according to the newest National Customer Rage Survey — and customers are increasingly cutthroat about it. The survey of 1,000 Americans conducted by Arizona State University’s business school, which has run since 2003, this year has uncovered a record number of problems with products and services. Nearly … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS You probably remember the Bernie Madoff saga: His famous Ponzi scheme destroyed the life savings of hundreds of investors and completely fooled supposedly sophisticated money managers. Billions vanished into thin air. So, how do smart people end up … Read more
Kattecat / Shutterstock.com Many people don’t think of groceries as a “bill,” but buying them can be one of a household’s biggest recurring expenses. It’s also a highly variable expense, subject to inflation, supply and even how much we’ve had to eat before we go shopping. With such a major and frequent expense, any savings … Read more