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

4 PM production / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Spending time outdoors is important for your dog’s health and happiness. The backyard is the best place for your dogs to play, be stimulated, and work off energy. But, If you want your dog to be free to explore and enjoy your … Read more

Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up the noteworthy money dates … Read more

smile23 / Shutterstock.com Gift cards are a way of life in America. And if you know the right secrets, you can buy gift cards for less than you may realize is possible — not to mention getting them for free. You can also make gift cards pay off to a greater degree than you likely … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. Even with a longer sales season, Black Friday is still the biggest shopping occasion of the year for many. But the deals keep going after that day and Cyber Monday, so don’t miss out on solid saving opportunities during the last month of the year. Whether … Read more

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Homeowners who closely follow real estate developments are getting a little nervous. After years of prices rising from coast to coast, the U.S. housing market suddenly is going cold. The pattern seems eerily similar to events more than 15 years ago, when housing values plunged seemingly overnight. The bursting of … Read more

Greenseas / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Despite inflation, rising interest rates, and recession fears, the outlook for the construction industry in the next few years appears positive, according to Construction Coverage. A midyear report from the American Institute of Architects projected 9.1% growth in nonresidential construction for the remainder … Read more

Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your front lawn. That’s where liming comes in, and we’ll show you why and how to lime a lawn. If your yellow lawn isn’t … Read more

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Americans continue to pull up stakes and move somewhere new in record numbers, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Nearly one-quarter of all U.S. homebuyers — 24.1% — were looking to move in the three-month period that ended in October. This is just a touch below the 24.2% who … Read more