Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com U.S. home values continued to grow on a year-over-year basis in October but declined from where they were in September, according to property analytics firm CoreLogic. From October 2021 to October 2022, home values jumped 10.1% nationwide. However, prices in October slid 0.1% compared with where they were in September. After … Read more
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Savvy shoppers know that with a little planning, they can earn cash back or rewards almost every time they shop. From shopping through cash-back websites such as Rakuten to using discounted gift card websites like Raise, there are endless ways to save. Shopping the right stores also can save you cash. … 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. China’s … Read more
Some of your favorite foods might include the ingredient titanium dioxide — and that can be a big problem for your health, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Recently, CSPI warned that titanium dioxide — which typically adds bright white color to products — includes nanoparticles that may accumulate in the … Read more
Anna Om / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A bathroom remodel would sure be nice, but unless you’ve got a spare $8,000 (at least) lying around, a gleaming, newly tiled shower with a luxury spa-grade rainfall shower head will just have to wait. But don’t go crying into your … Read more
Are you looking for a way to beat inflation, as well as diversifying and strengthening your savings? Of course you are: Everybody is. Well, gold could be part of the answer. It’s no accident that gold has been a currency, store of value and go-to investment all over the world for thousands for years. Here … Read more
Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com The holidays can be a budget-buster. And for millions of people, that can spell trouble, especially in a down economy. One way you can save is to head to the dollar store. You might be surprised at the items you can find at the dollar store to help you make the holidays … Read more
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Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Note: This article doesn’t contain any depiction of physical or sexual violence, but does detail financial and emotional abuse in relationships. Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In 1990, she left after he threatened to kill her and their two young children. She was 20 years old. Her … Read more
If you shop regularly on Amazon — and chances are very good that you do — tipping your delivery drivers is a great way to show your appreciation for their hard work. And right now, those tips can add even more to a driver’s bottom line. Customers who use Alexa — Amazon’s virtual assistant technology … Read more