How long do you expect to live? If you are like many Americans, there’s a good chance your estimate will not conform to the actual reality, according to new research. A survey of more than 3,500 U.S. adults found that a majority of them — 53% — either did not know or underestimated the typical … Read more
Nutlegal Photographer / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. If you aren’t retired yet, you can’t possibly know what your future will really look and feel like. As with previous life transitions (getting married, having kids, switching jobs), there are more unknowns than knowns. And, there are probably quite a few assumptions … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com This is an unsettling moment for the national real estate market. Prices are dropping. The median national home price last November was $370,700. That’s down from a peak of $413,800 in June last year, according to Bankrate.com. Home sales are down, too. November marked the tenth straight month of shrinking sales for … Read more
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com Some professions just naturally seem to be full of honest and ethical people. From teachers to doctors, we expect good people to be working in careers that allow them to help others, for example. But in the the eyes of many, other professions seem more likely to attract the ne’er-do-wells among … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The next tax season will bring a rude awakening for many Americans. Several tax breaks that led to bigger refunds or smaller bills during the last tax season — if not also during the season before that — won’t be available any longer. That’s because they were temporary changes intended to … Read more
If you feel like it’s getting more and more difficult to get ahead, it may be time to earn more money. But, if you can’t see that happening at your 9-5 job, you may have to take matters into your own hands. Here’s the good news: side hustles let you earn extra cash while maintaining … Read more
gpointstudio / Shutterstock.com Books and websites are filled with lists and quizzes to help you choose a new location for retirement. But when it comes to making your own decisions, things get personal. The wrong choice could tarnish your golden years. If the following factors describe your city — or another place you want to … Read more
Rommel Canlas / Shutterstock.com What’s in a name? Well, in the case of many brand-name products like bleach, mostly marketing costs. We consumers are easily swayed by ads that portray their products as somehow more effective, more prestigious or of higher quality, when in fact some store-brand or no-name products are essentially identical and cheaper. … Read more
AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Adjusting to civilian life after serving in the armed forces can be a big challenge. Which cities set up our vets for comfort and success? LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities to rank 2023’s Best Cities for Veterans. We looked for cities with … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Being able to work remotely is a skill in and of itself. If you’ve landed an interview for a remote job, congratulations! You’re one step closer to enjoying the benefits of working remotely, like having greater control over your schedule and being able to … Read more