Asier Romero / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, mystery shopping is a fun and legitimate way to make some extra cash — sometimes a lot of extra cash. But secret shoppers beware: Mystery shopper scams are a thing. So, if … Read more
Rita_Kochmarjova / Shutterstock.com America has a new king of the kennel. For the first time in 31 years, the nation’s top pooch is not the Labrador retriever. Instead, a new hound has taken the crown, according to the annual American Kennel Club rankings. The rankings are based on the number of AKC registrations received for … Read more
If you want to switch banks and are interested in a high-yield or high-interest savings account, here are some suggestions you should consider according to an online financial forum. Of course, when looking at a new financial institution, it is always good to read the fine print of the account before signing up. Users urged … Read more
When at the point of wondering how to invest $200,000, that’s definitely a good sign. After all, having this amount to invest means you’re on the fast path to building long-term wealth. This is especially true if you can invest $200,000 and leave it alone for a decade or two, giving compound interest plenty of … Read more
Kues / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans are job hunting during their 50s, 60s and beyond. Some of these seniors are looking for a job because they love to work. Others are sending out resumes for reasons ranging from pink slips to financial need. Seniors can be attractive job candidates. Many potential employers value older workers … Read more
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Retirement is supposed to be the time to spend down all that you have saved over a lifetime. But it appears that someone forgot to let today’s seniors in on the secret. Among retirees, 34% say they plan to spend down only a small portion of their assets in their golden … Read more
Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. As a working parent, the ability to work from your home office has likely made life substantially easier. But with a shift in your work location, there are concerns that you might not have explored before. In a traditional office setting, homework, dinner … Read more
goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After two years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the residential housing market in the U.S. began cooling quickly over the second half of 2022 and beginning of 2023. Price growth exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic while interest rates were low, households savings … Read more
Making money online has never been easier. Knowing where to begin and filtering the legitimate websites and apps from scams is the hardest part. Fortunately, we’ve done the dirty work for you and compiled our top list of easy money-making ideas and offers to fit any lifestyle. With these tips and tricks, you can start … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com If you have limited experience traveling internationally, you may not realize that going to another country often isn’t as simple as flashing your passport at the customs gate. Most nations require some visitors to obtain a visa before crossing the border. Whether you need a visa or can skip … Read more