Poznyakov / Shutterstock.com A night on the town at a great restaurant is one of life’s true pleasures. But a look under the hood of some our favorite meals shows that we sometimes pay a high price for that indulgence. Many beloved meals, beverages and treats at famous chain restaurants are loaded with breathtaking amounts … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules … Read more
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. … Read more
PaeGAG / Shutterstock.com How much time do you spend on your finances each week? A couple of hours? Or do you rarely spend any time at all? It’s understandable why some of us shy away from getting our hands around our finances. It can appear to be a daunting task. Really, though, the job turns … Read more
Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Maybe you’ve heard that Social Security payments are getting their largest cost-of-living adjustment in decades this month. That certainly sounds like a good thing on paper, but the devil is in the details. After all, inflation is nearly as high as it’s been in decades, too. How big is this Social … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Growing older has its advantages. As time passes, you get a little wiser. After retiring, you have more free time to channel that wisdom into doing the things you enjoy. Even better, all that fun often can be had at a steep discount. There are many ways for seniors to get cheap … Read more
Smit / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, there are some lesser-known words that match the importance of the famous real estate phrase “location, location, location.” Those all-important words? Curb appeal. As the saying goes, “You don’t … Read more
The IRS audited “many low-income families” in 2022, while millionaires largely escaped such scrutiny, according to a new report. The findings are part of a recent analysis by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University, which scrutinizes federal enforcement, staffing and spending. TRAC based its findings on internal IRS reports it obtained through … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Food memories are extraordinarily powerful. Just look at most Thanksgiving dinner menus, many of which are stuffed full of family recipes handed down for generations. Foods taste good, sure, but they also spark warm memories that have nothing to do with the taste, and everything to do with the people and experiences … Read more
A career in a major bank can be both rewarding and well-paying, with top positions garnering income of hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars annually. For example, investment bankers are near the top of the list, often working for large investment banks like Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley. But what exactly do these … Read more