THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Times are hard for many right now, so naturally, interest is growing for side hustles, new niche markets, and cash-generating tips. An online post asks people for advice on the quickest route to earning some spare change in these torrid economic waters. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Everyone loves a bargain, no matter how much money they make. However, some things are worth spending a few extra dollars on because they can save time and money and make life a little easier. Users on a recent question-and-answer forum didn’t … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. It’s normal for women to have expenses they need to cover; that comes with being an adult. But there are some items women admittedly spend entirely too much money on each year. Members of an online women’s community were asked to describe … Read more
Your credit card getting in the wrong hands can spell big trouble. When your card is stolen, a complete stranger essentially has the power to put you in financial ruin with a few swipes of the card. It’s a very scary situation to be in but one that is all too common. I was the … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. In today’s world, division is almost entirely unavoidable. However, when we ask real questions of real people, we might be surprised by what they have to say. If you’ve ever been curious about the general attitude of Boomers toward Gen Z, here … Read more
Countries as diverse as Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom have postal banks. Their citizens can pick up mail, send packages, and order postage at the post office. Plus, they can perform a whole range of basic financial tasks Americans can do only at a bank branch or ATM. Americans today, that is. For more … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you looking to invest your money but don’t know where to start? Or have you been investing for a while but aren’t seeing your money grow? Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, has 22 investing rules that can help you be a successful … Read more
America has lots of old houses. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average owner-occupied structure is about 40 years old in 2016. For reference, that’s higher than the U.S. median age of 38.8. In some parts of the country, the housing stock is far older. On average, owner-occupied housing in New York, Massachusetts, … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you in a job you dislike and thinking of changing things? Perhaps you’ve thought about going into a field that seems like it would be fun and exciting all the time. Before you make a major life change, know that not … Read more
The Great Financial Crisis of the late 2000s was the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression. Most agree that lax regulation of banks and other financial institutions set the stage for the risky lending and trading practices that caused it. Congress responded to the crisis — and attempted to prevent anything similar from happening … Read more