admin Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Well, here we are: a brand new year! Chances are, you’re one of the 66% of Americans with a financial New Year’s resolution. The most common financial resolution this year? Like many other years, it’s paying off debt. … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Outside of buying a home, there is probably no purchase that intimidates us more than a car. A car is among the most expensive items we will ever buy, so we want to choose the right model. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works out. Recently, Consumer Reports surveyed its members … Read more
Ken Schulze / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Ever want to get away from it all? Live off the land, drink rainwater, and read by candlelight? Some states are better for a life lived among the trees. To help you find your own remote slice of heaven, LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Best … Read more
Konstantin Yolshin / Shutterstock.com Things don’t look so enchanting for Disney and the Magic Kingdom these days. The company is struggling. Its movies no longer bring in the revenues they did in the past, and rising prices at theme parks have left some fans disgruntled. Disney stock also plunged over the past year. So the … Read more
aslysun / Shutterstock.com At some point in your 70s, the tax-free ride that you enjoyed for decades on your 401(k) and traditional IRA investments finally comes to an end. That’s when you must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) — and paying taxes on that money — each year. The exact age at which your … Read more
For the sixth consecutive year, the best diet for your health is an old favorite. The Mediterranean Diet once again finished first in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best overall diets. The diet — which focuses on a plant-based menu, with some fish and seafood and lean meats thrown in … Read more
Tax filing season officially starts on Monday, Jan. 23, one of four key tax dates the IRS announced today. In other words, the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 federal income tax returns on that date. So, if you are an early bird, you can submit your return in less than two weeks — … Read more
Poznyakov / Shutterstock.com A night on the town at a great restaurant is one of life’s true pleasures. But a look under the hood of some our favorite meals shows that we sometimes pay a high price for that indulgence. Many beloved meals, beverages and treats at famous chain restaurants are loaded with breathtaking amounts … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules … Read more
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. … Read more