Oleg Opryshko / Shutterstock.com Paper towels have many uses. They’re handy for wiping off counters, cleaning out microwaves or dabbing up a melted ice cube that hit the floor. It’s so easy to grab for a paper towel or two, that it becomes equally easy to forget they’re not always the best choice. In fact, … Read more
uzhursky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Imagine working from a beach in Portugal, or being able to take Fridays off to go paddleboarding with your kids. You don’t have to daydream about doing these things. With the rise of remote work, it’s easier than ever to find a self-employed or … Read more
sirtravelalot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Tax season is upon us. This is a great time to think about your future plans and how you can position yourself to reduce your tax expenditures. Future taxes, particularly in retirement, can be surprising. Here are tips for keeping more of your money … Read more
Jonathan Park / Shutterstock.com Housing markets that were the soaring stars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming back down to earth, according to real-estate brokerage firm Redfin. Sales also are lagging in markets that are known as technology hubs as widespread layoffs hit that industry, according to a Redfin analysis of … Read more
As adults, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and let personal issues slide by the wayside. As a result, we neglect things like deep personal hygiene, that newer car we need, or that vacation we’ve been putting off, despite the hit to our mental health. That doesn’t mean that all is … Read more
Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more
Cat Box / Shutterstock.com When you munch on your favorite foods or sip your drink of choice, do you really understand what is going into your body? Sometimes, these foods might contain additives linked to serious health problems, according to Consumer Reports. For that reason, CR has joined forces with the Environmental Working Group to … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Whether you saw it coming or not, a layoff can be devastating. However, a layoff isn’t a stain on your career, nor is it a reflection of your qualifications as a professional. If you’ve just been laid off and are wondering what to do … Read more
Everyone wants to be a millionaire. And not just the kind that only has seven figures in total assets if you include your house, retirement funds and a shakedown of your kids to get back all the money you’ve loaned them over the years. That day isn’t coming. But you can still carve out major … Read more
eakkarat rangram / Shutterstock.com If you are a home seller, it is both the best and worst of times. Properties in desirable areas that are “near-turnkey” still sell fast, often above listing price, according to new research from Realtor.com. But everyone else is learning a hard lesson: Their home probably is not worth as much … Read more