admin Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Every generation has its own needs and habits. That often means ingrained traditions from their elders fall by the wayside. I’ve never owned a buggy whip or Victrola. An entire generation has grown up without landline phones or VCRs. My daughter, born in 2007, only touched a typewriter back when her … Read more
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, including AI tools built by the search engines we’ve been using for years. A related term that’s less popular right now is “machine learning,” which is sometimes shortened to ML. That’s the technology behind Google Shopping Graph, a service that the company describes in a … Read more
How do you and your spouse manage your finances? I encountered this question online in a men’s discussion forum and was intrigued by the different responses. Here are some of the best insights into how couples manage their funds. 1. Equally “The nerd in the relationship organizes the finances and pays the bills.” This user … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com As inflation roared in 2022, plenty of people flocked to greener pastures, hoping to keep more green in their pocketbooks. The Consumer Price Index, the nation’s most utilized measure of inflation, rose 9.1% from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2022 — the largest 12-month increase since 1981. Just about the cost … Read more
It might seem like Walmart is everywhere these days. But at least one major U.S. city soon will not have any of the retailer’s stores within its city limits. On March 24, the final two remaining Walmart stores in Portland, Oregon, will close. Fox 12 Oregon reports that the closures are due to the stores … Read more
If you’re a teenager looking to make extra money, you don’t need to get a traditional job. Here are 17 ways teens can make good money online in 2023. Most teenagers want extra money that they can save or spend on clothes, the latest tech, or just hanging out with friends. But it can be … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. If you’re in your 30s, you might discover that you’re hitting your stride professionally. With a few years of experience, you will likely feel more confident in your abilities. Your 30s are an excellent time to begin thinking about your long-term career goals. During … Read more
Lordn / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A new year, a new, improved person — at least, that’s what we all would like to think. The new year is a time to strive for our goals with renewed focus and vigor. So, if it’s turned out you’re needing some … Read more
AYA images / Shutterstock.com How do you compare with the Joneses? Secretly, most of us wonder how our finances stack up against those of our peers. Recently, Fidelity Investments released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2022 analysis of the state of the more than 43.4 million IRA, 401(k) and 403(b) retirement accounts on the company’s platform. … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Got debt? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about 24% of consumers have an account in collections. Think about that. More than 1 in 4 of us are getting hounded on a … Read more