Try_my_best / Shutterstock.com Give thanks for your freezer, especially in summer. From ice cubes to ice cream, Popsicles to frozen pizza, items stored in this practical appliance prevent owners from losing their cool. “You can freeze anything,” says Lizann Powers-Hammond, a food preservation expert at Washington State University Extension. “It’s not a safety issue.” Still, … Read more
Kite_rin / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Do you have an eye for detail? Were you the spelling bee champion of your school? If so, you may have what it takes to thrive in a proofreading or editing position. Many of these roles offer part-time schedules and the ability to work … Read more
gabriel12 / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Thrift store shopping has long been a necessity for those with limited resources, but these days it’s embraced by people of all economic levels who love the thrill of the hunt. Not only is thrifting a dependable way to save money, … Read more
Growing older has its advantages. As time passes, you get a little wiser. Especially when it comes to saving money. There are many ways for seniors to get cheap — and even free — services. Some of these offers are available based on age or income while others are open to everyone — even those … Read more
When it comes to saving money, the members of Generation Z could teach a lesson or two to some of their elders. Members of Generation Z — the oldest of whom are currently 26 years old — excel when it comes to saving for retirement, as we noted in “Which Generation Has the Most Super … Read more
carballo / Shutterstock.com Many people who belong to a homeowners association view these organizations as a giant pain. HOAs often make rules that homeowners must follow. Fail to do so, and you could be fined. But there is good reason behind an HOA’s tough approach: The goal is to ensure practices that keep the community … Read more
Nuad Contributor / Shutterstock.com Eleven states have lowered their personal income tax rates for the 2023 tax year, the one for which returns are due in spring 2024. Meanwhile, one state raised its tax rate for residents earning more than $1 million a year, according to a recent report from the Tax Foundation. Here’s the … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. How much do your kids know about money? I don’t mean, how much do they know about how to wheedle a dollar out of your wallet for the vending machine. I mean, how much do they know about how money is … Read more
DisobeyArt / Shutterstock.com If you made extra income on the side last year, such as by selling an amazing piece of artwork or walking your neighbor’s dog, then you are one of the more than 58 million gig workers, freelancers and other self-employed workers in the United States. Just because you may not be an … Read more
Grusho Anna / Shutterstock.com Are you paying for an online vitamin subscription when you only wanted to try one bottle? Or did you end up with more items than you bargained for in an online shopping cart after jumping on a single hot deal? You might have been tricked by “dark patterns.” Retailers, travel sites … Read more