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Elnur / Shutterstock.com Next time you feel like moving an entire washer load straight into the dryer, don’t be too quick to toss your clothes in and walk away. Not every item of clothing can withstand a high-heat (or even a low-heat) tumble dry without shrinking, stretching or falling apart. As if that’s not scary … Read more

Thinking about converting your retirement account to a Roth IRA? It’s easy to see why the Roth IRA is so incredibly popular. Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with income that has already been taxed, meaning there’s no initial tax benefit, but the money you have in a Roth grows tax-free over time. Roth … Read more

Financial bloggers often portray the traditional IRA vs. the 401(k) plan as a debate, as if one plan is better than the other. In truth, they’re very different plans, and they fill very different needs. If you can, you should plan to have both. This is especially true if your 401(k) plan is fairly restrictive. … Read more

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Many credit cards offer a slew of incentives to consumers who use them — from cash back and other rewards to zero liability in case of fraud. But credit cards are not always your best form of payment, especially if you aren’t great with debt. In many cases, you are better off … Read more

BearFotos / Shutterstock.com I’ve been decluttering for years, since long before Marie Kondo — the maven of tidying — was a household name. One approach I take is to try buying only things I’ll use regularly. I once tested that strategy. My husband and I were debating whether to buy a folding table for hosting … Read more

ALPA PROD / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. In advance of the purchase of the property known as Lahardan House, the 200-year-old Georgian manor home we bought years ago to become our residence in Waterford, Ireland, we tried to have the place inspected. This isn’t obligatory in Ireland. … Read more

Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You’ve probably tossed more than a few avocados into the trash after missing that (very narrow) window between being perfectly ripe and turning brown, mushy and gross. And avocados are expensive, so that’s good money you’re throwing away. Here’s a little … Read more

Walmart has rolled out a brand-new homepage and redesigned its website and app with a “sleek new look” that helps customers look for and find the retailer’s items. The retailer says the changes are intended to create a “customer-centric and curated storefront” where shoppers will more easily find what they want. In an April 3 … Read more

Joshua Resnick / Shutterstock.com Home gardening exploded during the pandemic. The seed company Burpee, one of the biggest suppliers in the U.S., sold more seed in March 2020 than at any time in its 144-year history. Demand-driven shortages of canning supplies were common, too. Maybe this was due to the fear of food shortages, or … Read more

Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Who is buying homes today? There is a pretty good chance it’s not who you think. A recent study by the National Association of Realtors took a closer look at which generations are buying the most homes. And after crunching the numbers, it came to a surprising conclusion. Following is a … Read more