According to a recent Gallup poll, more than half of American adults (58%) have money invested in the stock market. Although the median holdings (amounts invested) vary based on age, income, and other demographic factors, it’s clear that Americans see the value of investing — even if their exposure is limited to a workplace 401(k). … Read more
Partial automation is a wonder of today’s newer cars. But the technology has the potential to turn dangerous — and possibly deadly — because of how drivers are misusing it, according to necent research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS says drivers who regularly use partial automation too often lapse into treating … Read more
Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Investors … Read more
Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com If your New Year’s resolution is to save more money, mark your calendar with a few key dates that offer the opportunity to save a lot of cash. From January to December, these are the days in 2023 when you can cut costs. If you save during these times throughout the … Read more
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com If thoughts of the beach send you into a dreamy state, consider the following U.S. cities and towns when you’re ready to retire. Offering everything from affordable housing to an excellent quality of life, they prove that seaside living can be attainable with a bit of planning. And moving near the ocean … Read more
Natee Meepian / Shutterstock.com Free Wi-Fi in the sky is taking off. Once a rare luxury, gratis time online is becoming a marketing tool in the ever-competitive airline industry. In fact, no fewer than four airlines now either offer free Wi-Fi or soon will. Following are the carriers that let you surf the web as … Read more
Planning to shop at Amazon today? Make sure you first check the “Today’s Deals” section. This is the retailer’s hub for deep discounts, but these offers change frequently. To save you some time, we’ve handpicked several of the best deals available today. They are all at least 25% off and get a four-star rating or … Read more
Simon Kadula / Shutterstock.com Retirees usually have a limited amount of money to spend during their golden years. Unfortunately, some people make costly mistakes that can deplete their nest egg prematurely. From giving away cash indiscriminately to refusing to embrace lifestyle changes, here are some surprising ways retirees waste their hard-earned savings. 1. Ignoring senior … Read more
ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com As we enter a new year, there’s no better time to give your home a makeover and get off to a fresh start. While you may not have the budget to do a major remodel, there are still ways to make your home look good on the cheap. Following are some … Read more
Ollyy / Shutterstock.com As we grow older, it’s natural to expect our hearing to decline. Half of people age 75 and older have disabling hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. However, hearing loss doesn’t have to be inevitable. If you take the right steps, you can prolong your … Read more