PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com A handful of core values have guided America throughout the country’s history. But a recent survey suggests those bedrock principles are beginning to fade among the nation’s citizens. Recently, a joint poll conducted by The Wall Street Journal and NORC at the University of Chicago found significant erosion in … Read more
Nearly 8 in 10 people who challenge a medical bill — 78% — end up getting the charges lowered or removed, according to a new survey by Akasa. The company — which bills itself as a “leading developer of AI for healthcare operations” — asked YouGov to survey more than 2,000 Americans and ask whether … Read more
As a financial planner, I get a lot of concerned questions from my clients regarding their investments. One recently asked me: What exactly happens if the brokerage firm I’m custodied with goes out of business? This is a great question because many people don’t know their investments have protection in the first place, or they’re … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. A very tight labor market has led to an increase in overall wages. Real median hourly wages have grown by 11.4% since 2000. However, home prices have risen even faster; the real median home price has grown by nearly 44% over the … Read more
DGLimages / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Dreaming of morning strolls along the garden path, sipping your coffee, and smelling the gardenia blooms? Or mid-afternoon jaunts to pick fresh produce for dinner? But then the realization hits, and you remember you don’t actually have a garden path. Don’t worry. We’ve got … Read more
Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Many would agree that retirement is richer when you have someone with you to share the fun. If you are a single senior hoping to find love, AARP has some suggestions for you. The organization for retired people recently used its Livability Index to determine the best cities for single retirees age … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Americans are less ready for retirement today than they were just a few years ago, according to Fidelity Investments’ latest Retirement Savings Assessment. A challenging financial climate — brought on by everything from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to a slumping stock market and banking woes — has people saving less … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. A garage’s importance can’t be overstated. It’s where you park your car, store important belongings, and maybe work on a few projects. So you don’t want your garage to be dull and cluttered. Here are six things you can do to improve … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com In recent years, single women have been more likely to become homeowners than ever before. By 2021, nearly as many single women owned homes as did single men, according to Zillow. The gap widened a bit last year, with female homebuyers falling behind their male counterparts. But the longer-term trend is unmistakable, … Read more
You might notice a new warning label the next time you go shopping on Amazon.com — it says an item is “frequently returned.” The shopping site has begun rolling out the new feature to help consumers spot products that may be poorly made or misrepresented, and which often get sent back to the company. It … Read more