9 Ways to Use Alcohol Without Drinking It

Daria Stock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Have you heard of Dry January, or are you giving it a try? It’s an annual campaign to get people to pledge to abstain from alcohol for the month. This is actually Dry January’s 10th anniversary. Problem is, lots of us … Read more

Edmunds Rates These 6 New Cars the Best in 2023

Shopping for a new vehicle in 2023? You can’t go wrong the classic Honda Civic, according to the car experts at Edmunds, a company specializing in automotive research and reviews. The vehicle earned the honor of being the top-rated car in Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2023. In a summary of the rankings, Edmunds says that … Read more

The 10 Best Thrift Store Chains

ThomasPhoto / Shutterstock.com One of the best things about being a professional thrift shopper and reseller is exploring different parts of the country and seeing what national and local chains do best. After 30 years of road-tripping and online flipping, I’ve developed a list of secondhand shopping hot-spots that can guide your own treasure hunt. … Read more

Pre-tax vs. Roth (after-tax) 401k Contributions

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement. With Roth contributions, taxes will be taken from the money prior to … Read more