Looking for a way to generate extra cash? Consider selling some of your old clothes. More than half of consumers — 52% — shopped for secondhand apparel last year, according to the 2023 Resale Report from ThredUp, an online secondhand clothing store. Of all apparel sold in the past 12 months, one in three items … Read more
Going to bed at the same time consistently helps many people sleep better. Now, evidence suggests it also might protect their heart health. Having irregular sleep patterns — such as falling asleep at different times or having variations of more than two hours in sleep duration — is associated with an increased likelihood of developing … Read more
PintoArt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. More people are working past the “traditional” retirement age. At the same time, many Gen Zers are entering the workforce for the first time. That means there are as many as five generations working side by side. There’s no denying that each generation has … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. What do the world’s only superpower, the United States, and a tiny African backwater, Eritrea, have in common? America and Eritrea are the only two countries in the world to tax citizens on their worldwide income, no matter where they live. … Read more
Alliance Images / Shutterstock.com Back in the old days, spring cleaning was essential after months of tightly shut living quarters and wood or coal heating. Walls and floors were scrubbed clean of dirt and soot. Rugs got thrown over clotheslines and beaten. Windows were washed and curtains laundered. The result was a cleaner, brighter, more … Read more
michaeljung / Shutterstock.com If you want to sell your home for more, appeal to foodies. That is the underlying message of recent research from Zillow revealing that homeowners with listings that tout chef-friendly amenities sell their homes for more money than sellers who can’t brag about such features. In all, there are 10 appliances and … Read more
Thanakorn.P / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Working at 36,000 feet may not feel like living the dream, but if you’re traveling for work (or fun), every minute counts. Some U.S. airlines are making it easier than ever to stay connected whether you have your head in the clouds … Read more
People from all walks of life, including the rich and famous, shop at Costco. And that’s not surprising since the wholesale club is enormously popular — by one estimate, a third of American shoppers spend at least a little money there. But you might be surprised by the portrait of the “typical” Costco shopper painted … Read more
Living in poverty often requires individuals to make difficult choices with their limited financial resources. While some may assume that people in these circumstances simply cut back on luxury items or unnecessary expenses, the reality is that many must find ways to stretch every penny in order to survive. This can lead to the purchase … Read more
Axel Bueckert / Shutterstock.com Not everyone can count on Social Security. People who didn’t pay into the Social Security system or who didn’t pay enough into it, as well as those in certain other situations, may be ineligible for the program’s retirement benefits. Following are several types of folks who should not count on receiving … Read more