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
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. 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
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
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. In today’s fast-paced and competitive business world, companies constantly seek ways to cut costs and increase their bottom line. From reducing employee benefits to outsourcing production to cheaper countries, companies use countless strategies to save money. However, it’s often the case that … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Managing our finances is an essential aspect of life that should be part of the school curriculum. So many of us grew up without any idea of how to save, grow our credit score, or where to invest our money. Someone who’s … 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
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Let’s face it, razor blades are expensive. Shaving is necessary, but the upfront cost for a new razor or replacement cartridges can consume a great deal of your personal hygiene budget. The good news? You don’t have to let the cost of … Read more