And the oldest person in the world is…
With the passing of Japan’s Kane Tanaka at the age of 119 earlier this month, the title of ‘oldest living human’ has been bequeathed to the …
Are your finances in murky waters? Watch out for loan sharks!
A loan shark is a person who lends money at an unlawfully high rate of interest or who threatens violence to collect debt payments. Loan sharks …
Do Americans think Biden is responsible for the US unemployment rate?
Statista recently reported that 36% of Americans think President Joe Biden was highly responsible for the current trend in the U.S. unemployment rate, according to a survey by The …
How to face your money issues head on
Americans would rather clean out their closets than clean up their finances. A rather humorous survey revealed all the grueling chores Americans would prefer …
Here’s how to get out from under your payday loan
Payday loans are short-term consumer lending products that can carry high fees, especially when measured as an annual percentage rate of interest. A $100 payday …
Your 27-point retirement checklist
It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement. In fact, the more you do now, the easier retirement will be. Retirement can be …
A beginner’s guide to investing
Investing can sometimes seem like a daunting task. The truth is that there are many different ways to invest your money, and you don’t need a …
The country that hates the gym the most
Around one in ten of those surveyed in the United States as part of the Statista Global Consumer Survey said they had paid for a gym membership …
10 ways to get your kids off their screens & playing outside
If you struggle to find ways to motivate your children to get outside and play, you’re not alone. You may have fond memories of enjoying …
Why are fake accounts causing Elon Musk to question Twitter’s business model?
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has put his plans to buy Twitter (TWTR) on hold unless the social media company can provide convincing data concerning …
How to find great wines that don’t cost a lot
Why are some wines so expensive while others deliver quality for a pittance? Wine is “just” fermented grape juice elevated by a special place, a …
Landing at these airports will blow your mind
Are you planning your next trip? If you’re traveling to any of the following locations, your arrival may be some of the most stunning views you’ll …
How to finally stop worrying about money forever
With so much stress in the world these days — worrying about money, making ends meet and keeping your family safe — you may literally be …
These musicians have the weirdest tour riders ever
When you think about musicians’ tour riders, the first group that probably comes to mind is Van Halen. The ‘80s classic rock band’s backstage rider is …
These are Americans’ biggest financial fears
The Covid-19 pandemic was not kind on the bank balances of many Americans, especially those working in industries like travel and hospitality. On top of …
The hottest investing trends you should know about now
Heading into 2022, many investors had a brighter outlook on the U.S. economy and financial markets. Both staged impressive rebounds in 2021 after Covid-19 quarantine …
Most Americans can’t afford a home in these US cities
Rising interest rates have a great impact on affordability of single-family homes. But what types of buyers and investors will face the greatest headwinds? And …
Got anxiety? Here’s how to convert nervous energy into productivity
If you have days or moments (or years) during which you feel like your anxiety is in charge, or you’re stuck in patterns of self-criticism, …
Stop making excuses about not saving for retirement. Do this instead
You know what’s hard to hear? Despite all the talk about retirement planning, and all the information available on the web, millions of people still aren’t saving …
The real reason men pay more for car insurance
Unfortunately, in the U.S., there’s no federal legislation mandating equal rights for all U.S. citizens regardless of gender, as the Equal Rights Amendment has yet …
5 steps to fraud-proof your finances
Consumers lost more than $5.8 billion in 2021 to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a 70 percent increase over fraud loss in 2020, …
Here’s the real reason home prices are still so high
U.S. home prices have kept on climbing in the pandemic housing boom, leaving many potential buyers wondering how they can afford a place of their own …
Is inflation about to cool off?
Sticky Situation We all hoped for a cooler April Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, and technically we got one — 8.3% year-over-year vs. March’s 40-year …
Trust us: Put pickle juice in your margaritas this summer
If you’re bringing the drinks to a party this summer, consider toting along a jar of pickle brine to liven things up. No! Wait! Come …
39 facts about one of the most popular national parks in America
If you’re stuck at home but are yearning for adventure, look no further than Glacier National Park. You don’t need to visit this park in person …
These clever products can help you cut your household waste
Living without: soap, household cleaning products, hygiene/beauty products, water bottles or even kitchen utensils would be tough for a lot of us. And while some of …
Want to vacation with your dog? Check out these destinations
If you’re one of the 48.2 million households in the U.S. that includes a dog, you know how important your four-legged friend is. And if you love to …
This guy has 47 kids. He can’t get a date
Don’t you hate it when you meet a great new guy….he’s cute, good dresser, attentive listener, charming conversationalist, the best male dancer you’ve seen since the …
This artist ‘dresses’ celebs in tiny food outfits
Ruby Perman is not your grandmother’s Canasta partner, she is, instead, the worlds preeminent food fashion stylist, and while that is a mouthful, so is her …
Guess how much the ax from ‘The Shining’ sold for
I bet you have great ax-pectations for this piece. I promise you, it will not be a hatchet job. So there’s this ax, well, a faux …
