Eating out is one of life’s simple pleasures, but there’s more happening behind the scenes than most diners realize. Restaurants use subtle psychological tactics to nudge customers toward spending more, from the way menus are crafted to the layout of the dining room. These clever strategies can make your bill climb faster than you expect, … Read more
Many people living on fixed incomes zero in on the usual budget cuts, but far more impactful opportunities often slip right past them. In fact, the average household misses out on thousands each year simply because they don’t know where to look. These aren’t the standard savings tips everyone repeats, they’re little‑known strategies that rarely … Read more
People with higher incomes often rely on surprisingly simple habits to make their money go further. These small, intentional practices help them stay financially secure and ensure their earnings are used wisely instead of slipping away unnoticed. Adopting some of these strategies can be a game‑changer for anyone hoping to strengthen their finances and move … Read more
A recent Senate Judiciary Committee investigation concluded that UnitedHealth Group — the largest health insurer in America — appears to exploit the Medicare Advantage system to generate billions in excess profits. The report, released by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), details how UnitedHealth developed specific strategies to maximize payments from the federal government. Investigators reviewed more … Read more
We’re constantly bombarded with the message that we aren’t saving enough. The headlines scream about the “retirement crisis” and how millions of Americans have zero savings. And it’s true—most people are underfunded. But there’s another group of people who have the opposite problem. They’re the “super-savers,” the ones who max out every account, track every … Read more
While politicians love to get in front of cameras and argue about “saving” Social Security, there’s a quiet machine running in the background that does a lot of the heavy lifting without a single vote being cast. Most people obsess over the COLA—the Cost-of-Living Adjustment—because that’s the money coming in after you retire. But if … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. Retirement is not a number. It is not a bank account balance, and it certainly isn’t an arbitrary age. It’s more of an evolving lifestyle that is shaped by health, finances, purpose, and personal choice. That’s why mandatory retirement ages, which require people to stop working once … Read more