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science photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Depending on where you are currently in your career and experience, it can be a daunting task, but it’s not insurmountable. With careful planning and dedication to your goals, you can successfully make the switch to a STEM career. Transitioning to a Career … Read more

Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Home office spaces may be an extension of the working world, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring or stuffy. There’s a whole world of fantastic office accessories, furniture and supplies allowing you to create a space that reflects your personality … Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic fades, more Americans are paying federal income taxes again. Roughly 40% of Americans — 72.5 million households — will not pay any income taxes this tax season, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. While that sounds like a lot of people, it’s actually down sharply from recent years. … Read more

DavideAngelini / Shutterstock.com Last year was a rough one for the airline industry. What should have been a cause for celebration — travelers returning to the skies in droves as the COVD-19 pandemic faded — often became an exercise in frustration for both airlines and their passengers. Staffing shortages and other factors such as a … Read more

YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Upgrading our smartphones has become a necessary chore. And because our phones are more computer than phone these days, the process is not only a hassle but also a risk. In whose hands will your old device end up, and is there anything they can glean from it? Taking the time … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. I hate wasting food almost as much as I love saving money. So anything that can help me save money AND food is a good idea in my book. Since those are the key benefits to vacuum sealers, you know I’m … Read more

creativemarc / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. The cost of living in a major metropolitan area runs higher than average. Frugal urban living is the ultimate oxymoron because there are just so many fun ways to spend money. Consumer temptations abound in the city. From parking and lattes … Read more

Amazon Prime members who take commonly prescribed generic medications now can get all such medicines for a flat fee of $5 each month. This new Prime benefit, known as RxPass, includes access to medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety and acid reflux. The benefit, which Amazon announced … Read more

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Tax proposals in a handful of U.S. states could make the wealthy a little poorer each year. In nine places, legislators are introducing legislation that would impose annual taxes on richer people. Some proposals aim to tax people based on their accumulated wealth. Other changes would tax activities associated with wealthier taxpayers, … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Garages are for cars. And, well, camping equipment. Halloween costumes. Holiday yard decorations. Snow shovels or surfboards, depending on your location. Unpacked boxes from two moves ago. It’s easy to just keep piling nonessentials in your garage — everyone knows at least one family who uses their garage solely for … Read more