bubutu / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. So, maybe you’re waffling over whether to invest a chunk of change in a pressure washer. Is it really useful? Is it worth the cost? The answer to both questions is yes. A pressure washer is one of the most versatile tools you can … Read more
Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up noteworthy money dates for … Read more
As women, we are often sold the idea that we need to spend a lot of money on certain items to look and feel our best. From expensive skincare products to designer clothing, it can be easy to fall into the trap of overspending. However, there are plenty of items that we can and should … Read more
Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Spring has finally sprung — and so have these fresh and fabulous freebies. From free fries and fishing to complimentary ice cream cones and gratis photos of your furbabies with the Easter Bunny, we’ve rounded up some of the very best deals April has to offer. We hope that these seasonal savings … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. We hear it all the time: Most people want to be debt-free when they retire. It is all about peace of mind and wanting to be free from financial obligations. However, mortgages are considered “good debt,” and, if you can afford the … Read more
John Roche / Shutterstock.com Happiness, of course, is relative. Health, financial comfort, career stability and secure relationships all help lift one’s happiness level. (Sorry, Bobby McFerrin, it’s not quite as easy as your song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” makes it sound.) But your location can have a lot to do with your happiness — and … Read more
Using hearing aids helps people listen to the world around them. But recent research also suggests these medical devices can stave off dementia. A review of more than two dozen studies, published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA Neurology, concluded that older adults who have hearing loss and use hearing aids were 19% less … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com If you seek a retirement filled with picturesque peaks, rugged outdoor adventures and just enough city-style hustle and bustle to keep you piqued, mountain living might be just right for you. From the Siskiyous and Sierra out West, to the Adirondacks and Appalachians in the East, and the Rockies and Ozarks … Read more
The concept of a family trust—also known as a revocable living trust—isn’t very well understood by many people. The differences between a trust and a simple will, for instance, are frequently confused. While it’s somewhat more time consuming—and therefore, more expensive—to have a family trust prepared than a will, there are significant benefits of the … Read more
Ruslan Huzau / Shutterstock.com Close your eyes and envision your ideal home in your retirement years. The chances are good that you’ve got a stunning setting in mind as part of that dream. Beauty certainly means different things to different retirees. You may picture the red rock mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona, or the storm-tossed seas … Read more