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Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Banking … Read more

Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com You’ve worked hard for your Social Security retirement benefits, and you probably want every dollar you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that there are reasons why your Social Security payments could decrease. Many are in your control, but some are not. Keep reading to find out how … Read more

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When you think about cutting your budget, do you immediately think about everything you’re going to need to sacrifice? It’s not very motivating to focus on what you’re going to lose, rather than how much you can gain by getting out … Read more

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com I love a good estate sale. It’s one of the few opportunities in life to walk into someone’s home, look around and snag whatever catches my eye. Who could resist? My love of estate sales started in Chicago, a city where weekend “estate sale-ing” is practically a contact sport. Twenty years later, … Read more

Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Losing a job is never easy. And it can be especially tough if you’ve been laid off through no fault of your own. You may feel like you’re the only one going through it, but the truth is that layoffs happen frequently. If … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Due to both the drive up in home prices that began in 2020 and rising interest rates, mortgage payments have increased rapidly over the last year. The monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is now 66% higher than a year ago. According … Read more

Steve Cukrov / Shutterstock.com If chips and candy bars have a strong hold on your mind — and waistline — you are not alone. About 13% of older Americans meet the criteria for addiction to junk food and beverages, according to recent data from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging, which surveyed … Read more

vchal / Shutterstock.com Everyone knows that wages are taxed by the federal government, but Uncle Sam has a far-reaching definition of “taxable income.” It covers numerous types of earnings that many people don’t realize are subject to federal income taxes. Following are several examples of taxable income that may come as a surprise. 1. Social … Read more

Rido / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Every 60 seconds, 20 people are abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people of all races, ethnicities, religions, incomes, beliefs, and sexual orientations. It can include stalking, sexual violence, physical violence, and financial control. Domestic violence also doesn’t pause when we go … Read more