Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS In this episode of the Money Talks News podcast, we’re talking about the Midas metal. Gold has long been known as a store of value and a hedge against both inflation and global uncertainty. This is why it’s … Read more
If you hadn’t previously thought about how you would build up a food supply for an emergency, the coronavirus pandemic probably made you consider it. What kinds of foods are best to keep in the pantry and freezer in case of a natural disaster, zombie apocalypse or pandemic that drags on for more than a … Read more
Jason Stitt / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Many people approach budgeting in this fashion: Pay bills, spend a little, and any money that’s left goes in savings. But those leftover crumbs aren’t often enough. Not prioritizing saving may be the reason nearly a quarter (23%) of Americans don’t … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve successfully saved up $1,500. Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back. Now’s the time to leverage those savings and make yourself even richer. You have lots of choices. Should you add more to your savings? Pay off some debts? Invest? Find ways to make extra money on the side? Here are some … Read more
Money can be a powerful tool, allowing us to achieve our dreams and desires. But what happens when someone is given an excessive amount of money and is asked to spend it in the dumbest way possible? This was the question posed in an online forum, and the answers were nothing short of ridiculous. From … Read more
In the market for a chair or kitchen table? Instead of new, why not try new-to-you? Buying secondhand is one of the best ways to save big on furniture. Thrift stores, online marketplaces and estate sales are loaded with well-built furniture that’s served families for generations. Finding the best pieces just takes a little patience, … Read more
Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock.com The COVID-19 pandemic may be slowly fading from view, but the grocery store shortages that emerged during that trying time continue. Several items now are in short supply at your favorite grocers. They range from staple foods to important medications. Following are items that have become harder to find on grocery … Read more
P Stock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The siren song of the credit card is music to our ears lately. When it comes time to pay the bills, we Americans are reaching for the plastic more than ever. With more people using credit cards to pay for food … Read more
Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. It can be hard to get hired when the economy is going sideways. Even the best job seekers may find themselves searching for work for several months before gaining employment. What can you do to make the most of your job search time? … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. National Burrito Day has lots of deals all wrapped up for burrito lovers and bargain hunters alike. This year, National Burrito Day is on April 6. Burritos have become so popular, thanks to the limitless options of what you can stuff inside. The bundled-up … Read more