admin Artazum / Shutterstock.com American homes today are larger than in our past. After World War II, construction of a national system of highways allowed homebuyers to gravitate to the suburbs where the size of homes began to grow. The average single family American home grew from 909 square feet in 1949 to 2,480 square feet … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS We’ve all heard the dismal statistics. Most people who set New Year’s resolutions abandon them by February. What gives? Why is it so hard to follow through on our goals? And most important: What can we do to … Read more
GBJSTOCK / Shutterstock.com Car buying can feel like a daunting task. In fact, according to a University of Michigan consumer survey, 3 in 4 consumers think now is a bad time to buy a car. But what if you’re in the market for a car despite the bad timing? As you shop for a car, … Read more
267993647 / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You’ve spent decades in the workforce earning a living, your schedule dictated by the demands of the job. All the while, you’ve been steadily adding to your savings so that one day you could get to this point: retirement. You finally have … Read more
MainlanderNZ / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Increasing global temperatures will bring changes to our environment, economy, and society, but one of the most pronounced effects will be the impact on sea levels. A 2019 report from the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that global mean sea … Read more
BalanceFormCreative / Shutterstock.com It’s been more than a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009 when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to institute a $15-per-hour minimum wage — which is already … Read more
Want to make the most of your retirement? We don’t blame you! From a handy retirement course to a scratch-off map of the world and an eight-piece gardening set, we’ve rounded up exciting products that can help make life better once you exit the workforce. Please note that although the prices you see here will … Read more
Early retirement has become a popular financial goal. And well it should be. Even if you never retire early, just knowing that you can is liberating! And it may just be the strategy that frees you up to take on even bigger challenges in life. That can happen when you reach the point where you … Read more
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you interested in starting a freelance business? If so, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent looking to make extra income or a seasoned professional seeking more flexibility and freedom, freelancing can be a great way to earn money and work … Read more
Dusan Petkovic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you preparing for a job interview and wondering what the hiring manager will ask you? One common question is, “What are your career goals?” This can be a difficult question to answer, especially if you’re not sure what you want to do … Read more