Sean Locke Photography / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic brought dramatic changes to the U.S. housing market. At the onset of the pandemic, housing sales and new construction initially stalled due to economic uncertainty. But as the U.S. entered survival mode and the federal funds rate was … Read more
BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The debate about switching from gas stoves to electric cooktops has been heating up lately on social media. So what’s the firestorm of controversy about? In short, state and national agencies are advising — and in some cases giving tax incentives — … Read more
If you have purchased a CD — otherwise known as a certificate of deposit — from your bank, you probably know that withdrawing money from it before the term expires usually requires payment of a penalty. However, you might not realize that this fee you pay for an early withdrawal, which typically amounts to a … Read more
WESTOCK PRODUCTIONS / Shutterstock.com Do you feel like you paid way too much for a home that is far too small? If so, you might want to consider moving to a different housing market. Recently, real estate website Zillow looked at the median number of square feet that a $3,000 mortgage payment would buy you … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com After a couple of years of soaring grocery prices, a glimmer of hope has appeared: The costs of some items at the supermarket are now falling a tad. To be sure, prices remain sky-high on many items, with the overall cost of groceries 11.3% higher in January 2023 compared … Read more
Minerva Studios / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You were prepared to wait a week to hear whether you were moving to the second round of interviews. But the hiring manager surprised you by offering you a job on the spot. On one hand, that’s a huge accomplishment, and you should … Read more
How do the rich get richer? They use tried and true methods passed down over generations, and usually kept among themselves. But every now and then, the beans get spilled. Here are some money secrets the rich take advantage of, and now, you can too. The best part? Most of these ideas you can check … Read more
Twinsterphoto / Shutterstock.com You’ve been laid off, let go, axed. Maybe you expected it to happen, or maybe you got a fateful email telling you to report immediately to HR. Fun times, right? Breathe. Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their jobs in recent months, especially in the tech sector. It’s caused havoc for … Read more
Ever wonder how some people build wealth? Often the answer is “inherited money, invested wisely.” Historically, the wealthy have had certain access to investment opportunities – such as commercial real estate – that the typical investor might never find on their own. Until now, that is. An online platform called CrowdStreet provides an opportunity to … Read more
May Na Phatthalung / Shutterstock.com Often, a new year comes with new tax laws — for states as well as at the federal level. Some states have new sales tax laws coming into effect. Some states have reduced their sales taxes, making purchases a little less expensive. On the other hand, some states have raised … Read more