Half of U.S. homeowners seem to believe that buying a home is the best path to wealth. But they probably are wrong. A recent survey of nearly 5,000 recent homebuyers by the National Association of Realtors found that 50% of all respondents believe owning a home is a better financial investment than purchasing stocks. An … Read more
Money-saving habits are essential to many people, and everyone has their own unique methods to cut back on expenses. Women, in particular, are known for their resourcefulness when it comes to pinching pennies. Some of their methods may seem odd or even unorthodox, but these innovative solutions help them save money in the long run. … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. April may not seem like a big month for shopping, but plenty of categories boast good deals. Some of them are more practical, so if you’re looking for fun and frivolous products, you may have to dig a little more. We’re here to make the process … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The baby boomer generation is straddling retirement. The youngest boomers are not quite in their 60s, but many of this generation are already living out their golden years while others drawing close to retirement are facing their fears. Those fears are more urgent than those of people who have decades to … Read more
YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Even in these modern days, a diamond (or other gemstone) engagement ring is still the symbol of a decision to marry. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a trip to a traditional jewelry store. A vintage diamond engagement ring can be … Read more
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. When my friend Mark developed whooping cough for the second time, he knew what to expect. A quick phone call to his doctor got Mark the antibiotics and cough syrup he needed. His only mistake? This go-round, Mark had the prescriptions … Read more
Helioscribe / Shutterstock.com Spending time on the beach is not just for vacations. If access to blue waters and sandy beaches are on your must-have list, take a look at the following island destinations when planning your retirement. Here are a few reasons to consider some of the best island-based towns in the United States. … Read more
Joni Hanebutt / Shutterstock.com America’s airports are getting a facelift. From San Diego and Austin, Texas, to Pittsburgh and Charlotte, North Carolina, many airports are in the midst of billion-dollar renovation projects that will transform the look and feel of how we travel. A handful of airports already have completed their renovations or are well … Read more
Aleksey Kurguzov / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Winter storms, rain and snow have pummeled California and parts of the Northeast recently. The storms have brought intense flooding and widespread power outages, and it doesn’t appear that the weather conditions will ease up anytime soon. If there’s a storm … Read more
Nolichuckyjake / Shutterstock.com When the COVID-19 pandemic first reached America, some prognosticators forecast that a steep downturn in the economy would also translate into a housing slowdown. In fact, housing demand — and prices — exploded. Over the past few years, values have soared in cities from coast to coast. In some places, price growth … Read more