javi_indy / Shutterstock.com Joining a gym usually means adding another monthly bill to your expenses. So, you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. Sure, you can opt out of club amenities, such as towel service or racquetball court fees, to save some money. But what you really want to do is … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Side hustles are increasingly a part of life, even if you’re just trying to survive. In 2022, 45% of Americans said they had a side hustle, with an average monthly income of $483. While that might not seem … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Although it’s a surprise to many who reach retirement, Medicare is not free. Throughout your working lifetime, you paid taxes to support the program. In addition, once you finally start using Medicare, you must shell out more cash to cover a monthly premium, deductibles and other expenses. And if … Read more
It’s strange how you work hard for your money, but totally miss the money that’s hiding in plain sight. It’s all around you right now, ripe for the taking. Simple moves you can make within the next hour could make you richer by hundreds — even thousands — of dollars, either by slashing expenses or … Read more
Chaay_Tee / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Airline tickets, checked bag fees, hotel bookings, outrageous rental car prices — these are the vacation costs you’ve probably budgeted for. But when you travel abroad, you may also need to plan for foreign transaction fees every time you swipe your card. … Read more
Golubovy / Shutterstock.com All over the U.S., workers are fighting for higher pay, increased benefits and better working conditions. According to the National Labor Relations Board, 2,072 petitions were filed to form unions in 2022, a 63% increase from the previous year and the most over the past decade, except for 2015. And governments all … Read more
Lopolo / Shutterstock.com Here at Money Talks News, we spend a lot of time telling you how to save money. We’ve explained how to save $1,000 quickly, how to save on every online purchase and even how to save without really trying. But what happens once you’ve cut the lattes and canceled the gym membership, … Read more
Looking for relief from the misery of 2022’s wave of rising prices? You could ease that worried mind by enjoying some great entertainment on cable TV. But, alas, it’s going to cost you — even more than it did last year. A new year means another price hike for millions of cable TV customers. Multiple … Read more
Dmytro Zinkevych / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Renting your own place is often the first step on the real estate ladder. And, like with many first steps in life, mistakes can be made all too easily. With that in mind, let’s look over nine common mistakes renters make so that … Read more
AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. Self-employment has proven to be an increasingly popular choice for many workers. Self-employment often offers more of the qualities that workers want, like more flexibility in schedule or location, and less of the ones they don’t, like feelings of disrespect or lack of opportunity … Read more