admin Kardasov Films / Shutterstock.com While another year of progress hasn’t brought us flying cars yet, we’ve gained countless everyday conveniences in recent decades. We can do everything from make a cup of coffee to make a room smell better with just the press of a button. And cheap disposables and ready-made products also make our … Read more
The housing market has been kind to homeowners these last few years. The average home value has jumped 43% since late 2019, and sellers have raked in eye-popping profits because of it. But that was then. As we head in 2023, the market looks very different. With mortgage rates more than double their year-ago level, … Read more
The widespread crypto crash has been all over the mainstream media of late. Millions of people own cryptocurrencies, and the fall of crypto values has been steep. Many crypto investors are still hoping their investment will again grow in value in the future. But many others feel burned by the crypto crash and are looking … Read more
If you shop for a lot of goods online, beware matey — porch pirates may have their eye on your doorstep. The term “porch pirate” is a slang description for thieves who look for — and steal — package deliveries left near front doors and on porches. Recently, SafeWise — which offers home security reviews … Read more
In the past few months, Americans have seen a sharp increase in the price of many essential goods and services. With salaries staying the same, this inflationary trend has frustrated many people, leaving them concerned about the future. The latest consumer price index (CPI) reports a 7.7% increase in inflation over the last year (a … Read more
Andrey Armyagov / Shutterstock.com More than 46,000 people lose their lives in traffic accidents in the United States each year. Fatality statistics are one way of measuring a highway’s perils. Another gauge is the fear factor, tallied in tight, hairpin turns, blinding fog that stretches for miles or icy, subzero-degree roads raked by winds powerful … Read more
Is it possible to invest in real estate with no money? If you watch “how-to-get-rich-in-real-estate infomercials” on TV and the Internet, everyone and their dog seems to be getting rich doing just that – but can you believe them? You can invest in real estate with little to no money upfront, but it’s more complicated … Read more
Yellowj / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home any time soon, when you consider remodeling, you face this inevitable question: How much will this improvement add to the value of my home? Surprisingly, much of the time the answer is … Read more
Alex Brylov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Freedom of location is one of the biggest perks of remote work. With a strong Wi-Fi connection, you could take Zoom calls from a beachside villa, a mountaintop chalet, or a lawn chair in your backyard. To help you find the optimal spot … Read more
P Stock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Thinking about ditching one of your credit cards? Before you close the account, consider upgrading or downgrading your credit card instead. In general, you can upgrade or downgrade your current credit card to a different card with the same company. Maybe … Read more