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
When it comes to making purchases, it’s easy to get caught up in finding the cheapest option available. However, sometimes spending a little bit more money upfront can lead to better quality and long-lasting products. That’s where trusted brand names come in. Certain brands have built up a reputation for producing high-quality, reliable, and sustainable … Read more
larry1235 / Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft or a security breach — basically all of us, at this point — you’ve probably heard recommendations like “monitor your credit reports” or “freeze your credit.” But one much less common piece of advice is “lock up your Social Security number.” Maybe you … Read more
frantic00 / Shutterstock.com If you are in the market for a car, we have some good news: Used car prices are continuing to fall. After climbing throughout most of the COVID-19 pandemic, used car prices were down 8.7% in February year over year, according to automotive website iSeeCars. For a handful of models, the price … Read more
One woman shared her story on an online platform about her fiance, who spent their wedding and honeymoon savings on a gaming PC, and then proceeded to ignore her. We’ll call her Lucy. Follow The Leader In December of last year, Lucy and her fiancé became engaged. The following January, they made the decision to … Read more
astarot / Shutterstock.com The federal government just released its annual reports on the stability and solvency of Social Security and Medicare, and there’s both good and bad news. The bad news is that one of the trust funds underlying the programs is set to run out of money sooner than previously expected — only a … Read more
When you apply for a loan, you expect the lender to pull your credit report. After all, you’re borrowing money. It makes sense that your lender wants to see what kind of risk you present. But what about other types of companies? You might be surprised to discover that, even if you’re not borrowing money, … Read more
Food is a basic necessity for survival, but it can also be a source of pleasure and excitement. When money and health are no longer a concern, some people might indulge in extravagant and unusual culinary experiences. Men, in particular, are known for their adventurous and sometimes bizarre food choices. From gold-plated steaks to raw … Read more