admin mimagephotography / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If you’re old enough to remember shopping before the internet, you might remember the layaway desk at department stores. Shoppers who wanted to buy a big-ticket item, or do holiday shopping ahead of time, would put the goods “on layaway.” The … Read more
Denizo71 / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest estimates on the fastest-declining occupations project that many of them will decline by well over 20% by 2031. Here’s what that will mean: about 8.3 million fewer jobs within a decade. At the same time, however, other occupations are seeing increased demand, as you’ll see … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Even though the annual inflation rate was 6.5% as of December 2022, according to the government’s most recent Consumer Price Index data, some items actually got cheaper over the past year. Here are some good places to start if you’re looking for good deals. 1. Smartphones insta_photos / Shutterstock.com According to the … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. If you’re on the hunt for a new home, there’s a good chance you’re discovering just how varied the market is. There are seemingly endless different types of properties out there. Of course, it helps to split them into three main categories: … Read more
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com A new report on identity theft and fraud across the United States has found that your risk of being hit by these crimes varies depending at least in part on where you live. Using federal government and credit bureau data, WalletHub’s report uses 14 statistics to rank each U.S. state by … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Choosing where to invest your money is a serious business. The right choices can help you build enough wealth that you no longer have to worry about money. On the other hand, the wrong choices can leave you in dire financial straits. Many investors rely on social media for investment advice, … Read more
Even if you overcame financial issues caused by the pandemic, the last few years have made it difficult to “get ahead.” The statistics show that time and time again, consumers are struggling to make ends meet due to much higher prices across the board. A recent report by PYMNTS and LendingClub showed that 60% of … Read more
Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Inspection Support Network. Within the U.S., where people are living continues to shift over time. Historically, the majority of the U.S. population was located in the Northeast and Midwest, but for the last 100 years, the share of Americans living in the South and … Read more
Elpisterra / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When you consider making a purchase through Amazon, you expect to see an honest review from someone who has purchased the item. We look for quality reviews typified by honesty. In some cases, the reviewer has received free and discounted products for … Read more
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Time is running out on some employees who have become accustomed to working remotely. Although many companies have agreed to implement remote or hybrid arrangements indefinitely, other employers are pushing back by demanding that workers begin showing up to the office more often. Following are some key companies that are reviving … Read more