Pereslavtseva Katerina / Shutterstock.com When you’re in a hurry to do laundry, it may be tempting to just toss a mix of clothing and other items into the washer, hoping for the best. However, haphazard laundry habits can lead to ruined clothing, costly repairs — and even washer replacement when repair estimates outweigh the cost … Read more
Retirement parties occur in the military, professions, clubs, etc. Still, not everyone desires a celebration. Some people do not like parties, and others can’t wait to get out of there. So what do you do when the job says retirement parties are required? Here is how one man played his hand. Planning Your Own Retirement … Read more
1. Mattress A high-quality mattress is worth the investment as it can significantly improve your sleep quality and overall health. A comfortable mattress can reduce pain, enhance sleep efficiency, and boost your energy levels during the day. It’s worth spending a little extra money on a mattress that provides the right support and comfort for … Read more
iofoto / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. While recent economic trends have encouraged companies to relax degree requirements as a way to attract more workers, for the last several decades higher education has been tightly coupled with economic opportunity in the U.S. Unemployment rates tend to be lower for people … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. In today’s crazy-busy world, family dinner is especially important. Even though Susie has karate, Joey has swim lessons and Mom and Dad commute to work, you need time to connect as a family and eat a nutritious meal. Even … 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. Banking … Read more
Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com You’ve worked hard for your Social Security retirement benefits, and you probably want every dollar you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that there are reasons why your Social Security payments could decrease. Many are in your control, but some are not. Keep reading to find out how … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When you think about cutting your budget, do you immediately think about everything you’re going to need to sacrifice? It’s not very motivating to focus on what you’re going to lose, rather than how much you can gain by getting out … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com I love a good estate sale. It’s one of the few opportunities in life to walk into someone’s home, look around and snag whatever catches my eye. Who could resist? My love of estate sales started in Chicago, a city where weekend “estate sale-ing” is practically a contact sport. Twenty years later, … Read more
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Losing a job is never easy. And it can be especially tough if you’ve been laid off through no fault of your own. You may feel like you’re the only one going through it, but the truth is that layoffs happen frequently. If … Read more