Watkins Glen is a quaint village nestled in the gently rolling hills of the scenic Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York. It sits along the southern shore of stunning Seneca Lake, one of the eleven Finger Lakes. The area, blessed with natural beauty, is known for fantastic wineries, breweries, and eateries. With so many … Read more
Hitting the road to get away from it all and explore new places has never felt more thrilling. These trips offer an adventure for everyone, from stunning coasts to epic mountains or even music and bourbon trails. If you have a weekend, a week, or a month, there’s a trip for you. Whether you’re looking … Read more
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
Taxpayers who take the standard mileage rate deduction on their tax return for the miles they log for business purposes will be able to use a figure of 65.5 cents per mile in 2023, the IRS announced this week. That is up 3 cents from the rate that was in effect for the latter half … Read more
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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. China … Read more
Opening a Roth IRA can be a smart move if you want to invest for retirement and save money on taxes later in life. However, there are strict rules when it comes to how much you can contribute to your Roth IRA. Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with after-tax dollars, which means your … Read more
Atlantis Images / Shutterstock.com Are you preparing a resume? It’s natural to want to tell prospective employers all about yourself — but some things are better left unsaid. Remember, you have only a limited amount of space to convince someone you would be a good hire. So, avoid including anything that might offend or cause … 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
fizkes / Shutterstock.com Workers are in high demand these days. U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, only a slight drop from October’s number of 284,000. And while unemployment stayed unchanged at 3.7%, wages are 5.1% higher than a year ago, The New York Times reports. Not every worker can have their choice of prestige … Read more