For the sixth consecutive year, the best diet for your health is an old favorite. The Mediterranean Diet once again finished first in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best overall diets. The diet — which focuses on a plant-based menu, with some fish and seafood and lean meats thrown in … Read more
Tax filing season officially starts on Monday, Jan. 23, one of four key tax dates the IRS announced today. In other words, the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2022 federal income tax returns on that date. So, if you are an early bird, you can submit your return in less than two weeks — … Read more
Poznyakov / Shutterstock.com A night on the town at a great restaurant is one of life’s true pleasures. But a look under the hood of some our favorite meals shows that we sometimes pay a high price for that indulgence. Many beloved meals, beverages and treats at famous chain restaurants are loaded with breathtaking amounts … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security benefits. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced. But the rules … Read more
insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Are you longing for a better work-life balance? You’d love to take the next flexible role that comes along, but realistically, you need a high-paying job to meet your financial needs. And quite honestly, your experience and expertise entitle you to a higher-paying role. … Read more
PaeGAG / Shutterstock.com How much time do you spend on your finances each week? A couple of hours? Or do you rarely spend any time at all? It’s understandable why some of us shy away from getting our hands around our finances. It can appear to be a daunting task. Really, though, the job turns … Read more
Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.com Maybe you’ve heard that Social Security payments are getting their largest cost-of-living adjustment in decades this month. That certainly sounds like a good thing on paper, but the devil is in the details. After all, inflation is nearly as high as it’s been in decades, too. How big is this Social … Read more
pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Growing older has its advantages. As time passes, you get a little wiser. After retiring, you have more free time to channel that wisdom into doing the things you enjoy. Even better, all that fun often can be had at a steep discount. There are many ways for seniors to get cheap … Read more
Smit / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, there are some lesser-known words that match the importance of the famous real estate phrase “location, location, location.” Those all-important words? Curb appeal. As the saying goes, “You don’t … Read more
The IRS audited “many low-income families” in 2022, while millionaires largely escaped such scrutiny, according to a new report. The findings are part of a recent analysis by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University, which scrutinizes federal enforcement, staffing and spending. TRAC based its findings on internal IRS reports it obtained through … Read more