Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on ConsumerWorld.org. Despite media reports of some fashion retailers adding new fees for online customer returns this holiday season, the dozen mass merchandisers and retail chains in Consumer World’s 19th annual return policy survey did not do so, and most still offer completely free returns. A number of large … Read more
Making money while you sleep has a beautiful ring to it. Earning passive income provides the opportunity to do just that. Today’s profitable passive income ideas will help you brainstorm your next money-making venture. What is Passive Income? Passive income is defined as income that requires minimal effort—or perhaps even zero effort—to earn. Passive income typically enables your money … Read more
Wileydoc / Shutterstock.com Homebuyers finally are getting some relief from sky-high housing costs, according to the latest market report from real estate marketplace Zillow. Nationwide, the typical home value slipped 0.2% in October to $357,733 and is now down 0.5% from its peak in June. In addition, mortgage rates have come down from their highs, … Read more
Did you know Venmo comes from the Latin word vendere, which means “to sell” – or that it was once a music start-up where you could text bands to receive MP3s via email? Yet those details, interesting as they might be, aren’t what we will discuss today. Instead, we’ll look at other sides to Venmo … Read more
Hoping to improve the quality of your sleep? You might think living like a bat and spending more time in darkness would help. However, a new study suggests just the opposite. It found students at the University of Washington tended to fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning during winter, … Read more
Jobs for retirees may seem hard to find. However, there are several things retirees can do for work that they will find rewarding, both financially and personally. Some dream to achieve financial independence and retire early (FIRE). Others love their jobs and want to work as long as they can. In either case, if you … Read more
Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com Workers in funky shirts, bells ringing, the cozy-sized stores. There’s just something different about Trader Joe’s compared with its much larger grocery competitors. And its die-hard customer base would agree. From its humble beginnings in Pasadena, California, in 1967, TJ’s has grown to more than 500 stores nationwide, under the … Read more
Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com We love shopping for Costco bargains, but it turns out some of the warehouse store’s Kirkland Signature house brand offerings are not the sweet deals they seem to be. Often it’s just too much of a good thing. You won’t use up the item before it goes bad. Or you might … Read more
J Dennis / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. City living has its advantages, but with greater population density often comes an assortment of problems such as pests, litter, and pollution that can turn any city from sparkling to filthy. Some cities are dirtier than others. How does your city compare with … Read more
RealPeopleStudio / Shutterstock.com As 2022 winds to a close, there is no need to sugarcoat it: This was one of the toughest years ever for U.S. investors. Not only did stocks tumble, but bonds recorded one of their worst performances in history. Whether you prefer stocks or bonds, there was nowhere to hide this year … Read more