6 tips for a great getaway with your grandkids
Written by: Irene S. Levine
Linda and Bob Rosenberg of Piermont, New York, have five grandchildren, now ages 4, 9, 11, 12 and 15. When each of the older ones turned …
Are personal loans cheaper than financing with a credit card?
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
When you need help financing a purchase or paying off debt, you might find yourself comparing the options of taking on a personal loan or applying …
Here’s how to protect yourself against credit card skimming
Written by: Matt Schulz
Twenty-three percent of American drivers suspect they’ve been a victim of credit card or debit card skimming at a gas pump in the past 12 months, …
A small business guide to understanding the product life cycle
Written by: April Maguire
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may not realize how unlikely a new product is to succeed. Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business …
What happens when your smart home starts thinking for itself?
Written by: Alistair Charlton
With the creation of Alexa and Google Assistant routines, along with the tinkering of some IFTTT applets, today’s smart home can already do a good job of …
Anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness can
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
When it comes to your health, a good cry may be better for you than a clenched fist. That’s because anger can lead to more health …
5 effective ways to reduce your prescription drug costs
Written by: Karen Cheney
With each passing decade, your pillbox fills up a bit more—and makes a bigger dent in your budget. A recent report from Congress found that 12 of the …
5 simple steps to cut your risk for dementia
Written by: Charles P. Wallace
As you get older, it’s natural to worry about developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Or you may fear having to care for a partner or parent …
How to wholesale to retailers: 10 tips from successful small businesses
Written by: Cathie Ericson
If you’re an artisan or maker, you might dream of hitting a home run with a large retailer or national big box store. Creating something worth …
Here’s how to keep medical bills from sending you into bankruptcy
Written by: Kate Rockwood
Dealing with major health problems is stressful enough, but mounting medical bills can make that stress even worse. It’s hard to pin down exactly how many …
Student loan interest rates cut for first time in 3 years
Written by: Matt Carter
Students attending college this fall will pay lower interest rates when they take out federal student loans, putting them on track to save at least $2.9 …
Watch out for these hidden costs when you buy a car
Written by: Anna Baluch
Buying a car is expensive, and there are often additional expenses to consider beyond the sticker price. Some can take you by surprise if you’re not …
5 hot weather safety tips for older adults
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Older people can have a tough time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to reach 100°F (38°C) to put …
Automation for small business: 10 tasks you should and should not automate
Written by: Kat Boogaard
Over a decade ago, Gallup discovered that the average small business owner works 52 hours a week. 39% put in over 60 hours. And 86% work on the …
Nearly half of older people worry about dementia. Few talk to a doctor
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
The World Health Organization this week issued its first international guidelines for lifestyle changes to stave off dementia. Meanwhile, however, a new study from the University of Michigan finds that …
5 ways to plan a vacation as a small business owner
Written by: Joshua Johnstun
Summer’s here! But that doesn’t mean the same thing when you’re running your small business as it did when you were in school, does it? As …
40 Amazon Prime perks to enjoy beyond Amazon Prime Day
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Chances are, you have Amazon Prime. The popular subscription service costs $12.99 per month or $119 per year when you pay upfront, a price point that’s …
4 times it makes sense to buy airline miles (or hotel points)
Written by: Brandon Neth
If you’re part of an airline or hotel loyalty program, you likely get bombarded with email offers encouraging you to buy more points or miles. Some …
93 weird facts you may not believe are true
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your …
Here’s how to settle past-due credit card debt once and for all
Written by: Kaylee Kolditz
The typical American household is carrying average credit card debt of $9,333 according to recent research. If you’re among them, you may be dealing with overwhelming debt …
Ford’s F-Series Sales Slip in Q2: Is the Party Over?
Written by: Jitendra Parashar
On July 3, Ford Motor Company (F), the second-largest US automaker, reported its second-quarter home market sales data. While the company’s overall sales fell sharply in …
How to find a job you love (no, really!)
Written by: Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
Talk about a million dollar question. A 2017 Gallup poll found that as much as 70 percent of the American workforce is not engaged at work. That is, …
Common invoice definitions small business owners should know
Written by: Ritika Puri
The definition of “invoice” according to the Merriam-Webster English dictionary is, “an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale.” As a …
Is the Lexus LC500’s style worth the $100K price tag?
Written by: Rebecca Nguyen
After the somewhat disappointing review of the Lexus RCF, looking at the 2019 LC500 I couldn’t grasp how this $100,000 car was surviving in this competitive market …
Should you upgrade your massage with CBD oil?
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
In the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has become a darling of alternative health aficionados. And as its popularity grows, it’s gaining acceptance with mainstream consumers. In March CVS announced …
How to grow your business, according to startups that ‘made it’
Written by: Elizabeth Peterson
Ready to take your business to the next level but aren’t sure how to do it? These startup founders were once in that same spot, but …
8 common tax audit triggers small business owners should avoid
Written by: Suzanne Kerns
Any small business owner would go to great measures to avoid a tax audit. Although the possibility of being audited is relatively low, you can’t afford …
20 companies where women are most satisfied with their pay
Written by: Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
Women know they’re under-compensated. The current pay gap in the United States is roughly 20 percent, so it’s not surprising that a 2019 survey conducted by …
20 great companies for working moms
Written by: Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza
Eighty percent of mothers with children aged six to 18 and 70 percent of mothers with children under the age of six also do paid work full-time, yet …
Here’s exactly how student loan interest works
Written by: Miranda Marquit
Back when you signed the dotted line and took out your student loans, how well did you understand the terms? Maybe things were a little fuzzy, …
