Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.com Today’s investors are frightened — and that anxiety is causing them to change their investing behavior. A startling 51% of investors who are not retired say they are “terrified” about their financial future, including the years of retirement, according to Nationwide Retirement Institute’s eighth annual Advisor Authority survey. Men are somewhat … Read more
Looking for another way to keep COVID-19 at bay this winter? Make sure to carefully wash produce and to thoroughly clean your hands after touching foods and food packaging. The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can live on certain foods for up to one week, according to a recent study by the U.K. government’s Food Standards … Read more
goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Good fences make good neighbors, they say. But fencing isn’t the only way to shield your outdoor space from peeping Toms and passers-by. You can create privacy in your yard on a budget — especially if you get creative. Fences are usually … Read more
High inflation has made this year a financial struggle for many, and if you’re not already carrying a balance on your credit cards, the desire to give loved ones (and maybe yourself) a happy holiday season is probably tempting. Combine that with rising interest rates, and you’re looking at starting 2023 already in the hole. … Read more
LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com California recently became the fifth U.S. state to legalize human composting as an alternative to traditional burials and cremation. While some of us have heard of the green burial movement that offers more environmentally friendly ways for conducting funerals and burials, not everyone is familiar with human composting (also called natural … Read more
Irina999petrova / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a number of abrupt changes to the U.S. economy, but some of the most lasting impacts could be in the future of work. From the rise of hybrid and remote work to the Great Resignation and “quiet quitting,” workers … Read more
Rainer Fuhrmann / Shutterstock.com You’ve finally got a place of your own! Whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, now you can live the way you want. No more parents bossing you around; no more roommates to get in the way of your needs. Here’s a grown-up tip: It’s not just about you. It’s also … Read more
AlexandrMusuc / Shutterstock.com Safety is the most important feature of any car. The fastest, prettiest, most fuel-efficient vehicle isn’t worth much if it can’t get us to our destination in one piece. And yet, some of the features on our cars actually make the road more dangerous. These include systems that were designed to make … Read more
Does winter weather make you want to hibernate? We’re here to help you survive and even enjoy sweater season — regardless of how often you leave your home. From a mood-boosting light therapy lamp and cozy, wearable blanket to a yoga kit for beginners, we’ve rounded up a variety of products available at Amazon that … Read more
Caftor / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. You might have heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” If you are looking for a little more privacy from your neighbors or just want to give your home more curb appeal, investing in a fence for your property is a great solution. … Read more