CroMary / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. I’ve dealt with some morons in my time. I’ll tell you about one of them in a moment. It relates to the theme of this essay, I promise … But first, some strategies for minimizing your tax bill when you live … Read more
You’ve got your budget; you’ve got your emergency fund; you’ve got your 401(k) retirement account. So all your financial bases are covered, right? Wrong. You could be overlooking some major holes in your financial plan, and if you are, they could affect not only your future but that of your kids – and maybe even … Read more
Jamie Carroll / Shutterstock.com Americans love their national parks — maybe a little too much. Crowded conditions are overwhelming some of these natural treasures, leading to everything from traffic jams to unsafe conditions for wildlife. The National Park Service has responded to these alarming developments by instituting a system of reservations at some parks. This … Read more
Roger costa morera / Shutterstock.com After 25 years of appraising and reselling antiques, I know how daunting it can be to settle an estate. It usually goes something like this: A family is overwhelmed after inheriting a house stuffed to the rafters with generations’ worth of objects. They choose a few keepsakes for themselves and … Read more
Mcky Stocker / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. In addition to protecting your home, many simple maintenance tasks are also good for your wallet. Taking care of seemingly insignificant problems like drippy faucets can save you big money over the long run. The following cost-saving home repairs are … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com It’s not news to anyone: Life in the United States can be expensive. But if you’re willing to forgo the fancier coastal cities, you can find a place to live that’s easier on your budget. Niche.com, a neighborhood data platform, publishes an annual list of the most affordable U.S. cities. It’s based … Read more
Interest rates have been rising rapidly in recent months, and you may be pleasantly surprised to see how much. If you’re currently holding your money in a bank that’s paying 0.0-something percent on your balance, you need to seriously investigate the alternatives. In this guide, we’re going to provide 11 of the best online banks, … Read more
Anxiety, especially around topics like money, is commonplace and can often end in money-driven nightmares. Sometimes it’s about owing a large sum of money, and others; it’s about a massive amount of debt sitting on your shoulders that you can’t expunge. Whatever the reason, money is often at the center of plenty of people’s anxiety … Read more
Most of us hope for a retirement full of joy, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, your post-work years can be quite lonely. However, there is one great way to combat such isolation: volunteering in your community. Older adults who volunteer 100 hours or more per year report lower levels of loneliness, according … 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. What … Read more