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Can you really afford to be a homeowner right now?
Buying your first home is a milestone that’s often wrought with emotion. You may feel excited, exhilarated and exhausted all at once — and for …
Does your 401(k) miss President Trump?
U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, tweeted this analysis of the stock market earlier this month. Your 401k misses President Trump. — Rep. Jim …
Has global air travel bounced back since the pandemic began?
While few industries have been spared by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, even fewer have been hit as hard as the tourism sector. As 2021 …
Why are people buying whisky that was buried in a bog for 2 years?
While NFT-themed spirits drops are still relatively novel, they’re definitely trending. And no question about it, they’re getting weirder. Perhaps noting the success of selling …
New US homes come at a new record-high price
New single-family homes built and sold in the U.S. are growing increasingly pricey. While in 2002, the average price of such a home was $228,700, …
How to find the best contractor for your home project
You’re ready to make home improvements. When looking for a trustworthy pro, it’s a good idea to get referrals, check references, get bids, and nail …
The world’s most expensive real estate market
Big cities like Hong Kong or San Francisco are well-known for their expensive real estate markets. But there are also a lot of housing markets …
How to overcome inflation anxiety & sensibly adjust your financial plan
A survey from Bankrate found 40% of US adults are feeling stressed or negatively affected in terms of their mental health as a result of …
Avoid these potentially lethal cocktail ingredients
At the end of March, cocktail writer, drinks educator and clear-ice pioneer Camper English got an alert from Google that one of the pages on …
Inflation is at a 4-decade high. Here’s what that means for you
Consumer prices in the United States continued to rise in February and March of 2022 after inflation had hit a 40-year high in January. The Consumer …
10 reasons everyone should have a credit card. Even you
Credit cards are a fantastic resource to help you handle your finances better. Here are ten reasons why everyone should have a credit card. Reason …
This avocado & shrimp salsa is the perfect party appetizer
Looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course? Look no further than this shrimp and avocado salsa recipe! The shrimp is cooked in …
Steve Martin may have the most ridiculous tour demands ever
No one is greater or more important than Steve Martin. Oh, excuse me, Mister Steve Martin, and he knows it as well as we all do. And as …
This pinball wizardry is totally hypnotic
You know, it would be so easy to do the obvious thing here. I really want to and I don’t think I can help it. Oh, no. …
Mortgage rates are at a 13-year high. Here’s why
Mortgage rates in the United States continued their steep climb last week, adding to the woes of would-be home buyers that are already facing historically high …
You’re probably managing your checking account all wrong
Managing a checking account may sound like a tedious task, but please keep reading, because it’s well worth a bit of time to get your …
Keith Richards’ pre-concert routine is more odd than you’d imagine
If you were a rock legend what would you request in your dressing room before big shows? You know, before you get on stage and proceed …
15 ways any investor can forecast the stock market
Using technical analysis to research stocks is a common strategy to profit from short-term movements in security prices. While some stock analysis tools are fundamental …
Are we in another housing market bubble? Will it burst again?
The housing market is out of control in many areas of the country, with record-high home prices and record-low inventories. Prices had been steadily increasing since 2012, …
Here’s how many Americans think Biden is responsible for rising inflation
Nearly half of Americans think President Joe Biden is highly responsibility for the current inflation trend, according to a YouGov and The Economist survey reported by Statista. …
Credit card skimmers: What they are & how to avoid them
Credit card skimmers are devices that are added to card readers to allow the theft of credit card data. They can come in several forms, …
You really do need these life lessons from Sponge Bob Squarepants
It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than 20 years since SpongeBob Squarepants first hit the airwaves. The show has entertained and amused generation …
Can a financial advisor make you happier?
Money can’t buy happiness directly, but it seems like paying a financial advisor sure can help. A new survey found people with more than $1.2 …
Zero-waste grocery shopping: What it is & why you want it
At Maison Jar – a new grocery store located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in New York City – silos of dry goods line one wall. Dried beans, grains, …
Just how much home does $1,500 get you across the US?
A RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data has revealed the U.S. city where renters get the most space on average for a monthly outlay of $1,500. You …
Why crypto’s demise could be exaggerated
The stock market’s recent volatility has been accompanied by a similar path for digital currencies like Bitcoin (BTC), as the Fed’s anticipated rate hikes have …
These are the world’s most popular Airbnb destinations
The leading Airbnb summer family destination worldwide in 2019, based on summer booking growth, was Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. The location had the highest …
You won’t believe how cheap these epic honeymoon destinations are
No one wants to hold back when planning their honeymoon, right? However, a budget-savvy couple can still achieve a dreamy honeymoon even on a tight budget. …
35 soaringly beautiful US lighthouses
There are roughly 700 lighthouses in the United States — so many, in fact, it could take quite a few trips to visit each and every …
Report: 70% of American seniors feel younger than they are
I am not a senior citizen. Yet. I’m close, but no, NOT YET! If you are a senior, mazel. If you aren’t, well, I don’t know …
