Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Higher property taxes can be daunting for homeowners, but they are a boon for state and local governments that rely heavily on property tax revenue. Property taxes totaled nearly $670 billion in 2021, representing more than one-third of all U.S. state and … Read more

Last month, Google highlighted its efforts to make shopping simpler. Now, it wants you to know it’s doing the same for travel. In a new blog post, the search engine highlighted updates to “the trip planning experience on Google,” focusing on three particular areas: Google Flight price guarantees Better hotel listings on mobile devices Improved … Read more

The future of Social Security is cloudy, as balances in the program’s trust funds are running low. Fixing the problem requires an increase in funding, a reduction in benefits or some combination of both. While lawmakers in Washington remain at loggerheads over which fix to employ, the American Academy of Actuaries wants to know how … Read more

Half of U.S. homeowners seem to believe that buying a home is the best path to wealth. But they probably are wrong. A recent survey of nearly 5,000 recent homebuyers by the National Association of Realtors found that 50% of all respondents believe owning a home is a better financial investment than purchasing stocks. An … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. April may not seem like a big month for shopping, but plenty of categories boast good deals. Some of them are more practical, so if you’re looking for fun and frivolous products, you may have to dig a little more. We’re here to make the process … Read more

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The baby boomer generation is straddling retirement. The youngest boomers are not quite in their 60s, but many of this generation are already living out their golden years while others drawing close to retirement are facing their fears. Those fears are more urgent than those of people who have decades to … Read more

YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even in these modern days, a diamond (or other gemstone) engagement ring is still the symbol of a decision to marry. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to a traditional jewelry store. A vintage diamond engagement ring can be … Read more

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When my friend Mark developed whooping cough for the second time, he knew what to expect. A quick phone call to his doctor got Mark the antibiotics and cough syrup he needed. His only mistake? This go-round, Mark had the prescriptions … Read more

Helioscribe / Shutterstock.com Spending time on the beach is not just for vacations. If access to blue waters and sandy beaches are on your must-have list, take a look at the following island destinations when planning your retirement. Here are a few reasons to consider some of the best island-based towns in the United States. … Read more