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

mimagephotography / Shutterstock.com Ready for some new inspiration for your home? Paint companies can help. Every year, house paint brands announce a new paint color for the new year to spark your imagination and help to create your perfect space. Following are some of the colors of the year chosen specifically for 2023 by some … Read more

Maurizio Fabbroni / Shutterstock.com Want to buy an all-American car? Sorry, it’s more complicated than simply looking at the brand name. Just because an auto brand is headquartered and has factories in the U.S. doesn’t mean all the parts for all its vehicles were made here or that American hands assembled them. For instance, the … Read more

Sergey Podlesnov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. You might think a treasure hunt means diving in the ocean to find sunken ships or exploring ancient ruins in faraway countries looking for hidden chambers full of gold and jewels. But fortunately, you can also become a treasure hunter in … Read more