Golubovy / Shutterstock.com Next to shopping, decluttering seems to be America’s favorite pastime. Heck, minimalist gurus like Marie Kondo have made entire careers out of helping people tidy up and let go of belongings that no longer “spark joy.” All that conscious purging is good news for charity-run resale stores such as Goodwill and Salvation … Read more
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Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.com People with deep pockets are looking to make big deals in key housing markets across the country. Nationwide, nearly one-third of home purchases in December — 31.2% — were made with all cash, according to real-estate brokerage Redfin. That figure is up from 28.8% one year prior, and down slightly from … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you a parent who wants to spend more time with your kids? Or a caregiver who needs to balance work with family obligations? Maybe you simply want to not have your life revolve around work. If any of these sound like you, you … Read more
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Now that America’s largest movie theater chain is going to start charging ticket prices based on where your seat is located, it’s time to think about ways you can save money at the movies. Seriously, folks, AMC Theatres’ new pricing policy … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Selling a home for the first time can be challenging. The goal is to strike a balance between getting as much money as you can without pricing yourself out of the market. Recently, Zillow surveyed those who sold their first home within the past two years and asked them to recount their … Read more
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Depending on whom you ask, the average cable TV plan costs anywhere from $83 to $217 per month. So even in the cheaper case, a new DIY package of streaming services highlighted by Consumer Reports can knock more than two-thirds off your bill. Yes, many streaming businesses already offer package deals intended to replace cable, … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Have you heard about micro habits? A micro habit is a small and easy to adopt routine that can have a big impact on your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. A micro habit doesn’t have to take a lot of time, but the effort … Read more
divanov / Shutterstock.com How long have you lived in your home? If you are like the typical homeowner, at least a dozen years, according to a new analysis from real estate brokerage firm Redfin. As of 2022, the typical homeowner in the U.S. spends 12.3 years in their home, down from 12.9 years in 2021 … Read more