Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic taught many of us that there’s still truth to that Boy Scout motto: Be prepared. Many people who didn’t have a just-in-case stash of bathroom tissue regretted it, as toilet paper disappeared from the shelves at many suddenly picked-over stores. TP or not TP, there are plenty of other … Read more
How much does your favorite actress make? It’s tantalizing to speculate about Hollywood actresses’ fabulous lifestyles and astronomical paychecks. If you are curious to know which starlets are raking in the most, this article is for you. You might have randomly searched: “highest-paid actress.” Which names appear on the screen? Natalie Portman? Scarlett Johansson? Emma … Read more
Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Powell … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com If you think you’re having the worst possible experience at the airport, you might be right. Just in time for the holiday travel season, The Wall Street Journal has ranked the busiest airports in the country, based on everything from on-time performance to customer satisfaction ratings. Here’s a look at the best … Read more
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Costco shoppers get used to seeking out their old favorites — a juicy rotisserie chicken, a pallet of paper towels, enough coffee to fuel an entire dorm. But because the warehouse club’s selection is so huge, it’s easy to forget that Costco adds new products all the time. There’s no reason to skip over the … Read more
VH-studio / Shutterstock.com Most people know about food banks and food stamps. In 2021 alone, the nonprofit Feeding America distributed nearly 8 billion pounds of food through its food bank network, and more than 21 million households benefited from the federal food stamp program (officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). But these programs … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Sometimes you can do everything right for your lawn, but the grass still refuses to green up. If your turf isn’t responding to fertilizers or irrigation, there may be something wrong with the soil. We’ll show you how to improve your lawn … Read more
Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com During the 19th century Gold Rush, boomtowns appeared overnight, only to disappear just as quickly when prospectors failed to find fortunes. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, another type of boomtown sprang to life. These were the cities — some, though not all, with more affordable housing — that drew scores of … Read more
Idealphotographer / Shutterstock.com Prices are rising on almost every item we use, so it’s more important than ever to shop around, even for the little things. If you haven’t checked Walmart lately, you might be overpaying for everyday items or missing out on otherwise great finds. Here are a few favorites that can save you … Read more