admin Rommel Canlas / Shutterstock.com What’s in a name? Well, in the case of many brand-name products like bleach, mostly marketing costs. We consumers are easily swayed by ads that portray their products as somehow more effective, more prestigious or of higher quality, when in fact some store-brand or no-name products are essentially identical and cheaper. … Read more
AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Adjusting to civilian life after serving in the armed forces can be a big challenge. Which cities set up our vets for comfort and success? LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities to rank 2023’s Best Cities for Veterans. We looked for cities with … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Being able to work remotely is a skill in and of itself. If you’ve landed an interview for a remote job, congratulations! You’re one step closer to enjoying the benefits of working remotely, like having greater control over your schedule and being able to … Read more
javi_indy / Shutterstock.com Joining a gym usually means adding another monthly bill to your expenses. So, you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. Sure, you can opt out of club amenities, such as towel service or racquetball court fees, to save some money. But what you really want to do is … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Side hustles are increasingly a part of life, even if you’re just trying to survive. In 2022, 45% of Americans said they had a side hustle, with an average monthly income of $483. While that might not seem … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Although it’s a surprise to many who reach retirement, Medicare is not free. Throughout your working lifetime, you paid taxes to support the program. In addition, once you finally start using Medicare, you must shell out more cash to cover a monthly premium, deductibles and other expenses. And if … Read more
It’s strange how you work hard for your money, but totally miss the money that’s hiding in plain sight. It’s all around you right now, ripe for the taking. Simple moves you can make within the next hour could make you richer by hundreds — even thousands — of dollars, either by slashing expenses or … Read more
Chaay_Tee / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Airline tickets, checked bag fees, hotel bookings, outrageous rental car prices — these are the vacation costs you’ve probably budgeted for. But when you travel abroad, you may also need to plan for foreign transaction fees every time you swipe your card. … Read more
Golubovy / Shutterstock.com All over the U.S., workers are fighting for higher pay, increased benefits and better working conditions. According to the National Labor Relations Board, 2,072 petitions were filed to form unions in 2022, a 63% increase from the previous year and the most over the past decade, except for 2015. And governments all … Read more
Lopolo / Shutterstock.com Here at Money Talks News, we spend a lot of time telling you how to save money. We’ve explained how to save $1,000 quickly, how to save on every online purchase and even how to save without really trying. But what happens once you’ve cut the lattes and canceled the gym membership, … Read more