Two parents shared their story recently on an online platform of promising to match whatever their son saved to help him buy a car and ultimately regretting their decision. Financially Savvy When their son turned 16 and received his license, his parents allowed him to use a used car from a relative. The son had … Read more
Do you love to entertain? Take your next gathering to the next level with these eight Amazon finds. From classic serving platters and an impressive 23-piece cocktail shaker set to whimsical beverage markers, we’ve rounded up an array of Amazon products that any host is sure to appreciate. Please note that although the prices you … Read more
Unwind / Shutterstock.com Costco is many people’s favorite warehouse store and for good reason. After all, where else can you find high-quality, bargain-priced baked goods, super cheap jumbo hot dogs and some of the hottest giftable items all in one place? If you have a Costco membership, the perks don’t end there. The store also … Read more
aslysun / Shutterstock.com When my circa-1987 all-gray kitchen finally underwent a much-needed renovation, my husband and I had to take every single thing out of our cupboards and drawers. It was kind of like an archeological dig, as we discovered mysterious gadgets, orphaned appliance cords and even a 1990 receipt for a coffeemaker purchased by … Read more
G-Stock Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Have you done your research and decided that remote work is the perfect opportunity for you? You may be looking to spend more time with your family, juggle a side hustle, or shift your time from a commute to more enjoyable tasks. Whatever … Read more
voronaman / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. After years of disruption, broken supply chains appear to be on the mend. However, the future of fragile global supply chains complicated by inflation promises continued consumer chaos. Ask anyone who has tried buying affordable eggs in the past few months. As … Read more
Costco has released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. They’re available April 12 through May 7, although some of these deals are available in clubs only or online only. Here are some examples of the discounts available right now, just to name a few: To view all … Read more
tommaso79 / Shutterstock.com Tax returns are something you want to get right the first time. A math error could cause processing delays or worse, like a refund adjustment or a penalty. And while the use of tax software these days reduces the number of errors we make, it certainly hasn’t eliminated them. The IRS keeps … Read more
WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. I don’t blindly squeeze into a narrow parking spot, scraping adjacent vehicles, or throw wild cocktail parties. Nevertheless, in the past year I’ve had red wine splashed across my beige carpet (twice), had someone “kiss” my car’s bumper with their … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that gold has been approaching record highs, with some Wall Street experts predicting further gains ahead. Why is this happening, and more to the point, should you be investing in gold? Here’s what you need to know. Why gold? One of the hallmarks of successful investing is diversification: having money in different … Read more