We all suspected it, and now there’s (even more) research to prove it: Earning more money does actually make people happier. That’s according to a new study from Daniel Kahneman and Matthew Killingsworth, researchers at Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively, which finds that happiness rises as income does. The analysis upends previous … Read more
Many of us purchase things of little meaning to anyone but us. But let’s admit it, spending money on such stuff is like running a marathon in stilettos – painful and unnecessary. So to help you reevaluate life decisions, let me show you ten things people voted as a total sham. 1. Buying a New … Read more
chalermphon_tiam / Shutterstock.com Car thefts reached record or near-record levels in many places across the U.S. in 2022, according to a new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a not-for-profit association supported by the insurance industry. Auto thefts soared over the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008. Nationwide, monthly thefts “consistently … Read more
Feeling stressed out? In just a few minutes, you can restore calm with a simple technique known as “cyclic sighing.” Researchers as Stanford Medicine say this controlled breathing exercise –which involves exhaling very slowly — can have positive effects in just five minutes, improving mood and decreasing rates of resting breathing. The latter is considered … Read more
The wealth disparity between the poor and the rich grows ever greater daily. With the two living completely different lifestyles, here’s a look at ten essential things the poor people know that the rich don’t, according to the internet. 1. The Exact Price of Everything Image Credit: Shutterstock. If you’ve not looked at your grocery … Read more
Money Talks News has a lot of great tips to get rich one day at a time, with advice on retirement, real estate, investing and lots more. But there are shorter and more direct ways for you to earn extra cash, and have fun doing it. We’ve put together a list of our favorite trusted … Read more
The federal government regularly adjusts everything from Social Security benefits to retirement account limits to account for inflation. The same goes for some key aspects of federal income taxes, including the standard deduction and tax brackets, which are the income ranges that determine your tax rate. And 2023 is no exception: Every standard deduction and … Read more
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. When deciding where to live, one important factor other than affordability is being around other similarly aged people who can help share housing costs. However, the young-adult demographic can greatly vary by location. In general, states with lower a cost of living tend to … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you a few weeks or even months into a job search and find yourself struggling to get out of bed? Do you wish that you could rediscover the enthusiasm you had when you launched your job search? Initially, you imagined all the possibilities … Read more
sweet_tomato / Shutterstock.com As we age and need more medical services, finding a place to live with great health care becomes a bigger priority. Recently, WalletHub ranked the U.S. states with the best health care for retirees. The list was based on 47 factors. You can find out more in our story “These 10 States … Read more