Memorial Day typically means big business for car dealers, but this year is shaping up to be quite different. Experts are forecasting “bleak” sales during the holiday weekend as dealers pull back on discounts and would-be customers shy away from high…
America is no longer the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still make things. While it seems we mostly make entertainment and gourmet foods these days, each state retains and exhibits its unique personality through the products…
With more companies allowing employees to work from home, the dream of switching to suburban living is suddenly much more feasible. Some people are simply not cut out for big-city living — and it’s easy to tell. You prefer the…
For seniors seeking to shed the burden of owning a home during retirement, the traditional path is often a retirement community. However, more seniors are opting for a different approach — living at sea on commercial cruise ships, whether part-time…
One of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, who recently overtook Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. But while people have mixed feelings on Musk, the Tesla brand has…
As online grocery shopping becomes more popular, consumers are turning to Instacart — one of the most popular grocery delivery services — to have their groceries brought directly to their front door. As the number of Instacart delivery customers increases,…
Homeownership may be a goal for many, but the pride that comes with having your own place can cost you big when something goes wrong. The cost of homeowner’s insurance…
After two tumultuous years, workers crave job security and are in a position to get it. We’re in a moment of strong wage growth and “a severe worker shortage” as…
With the price of both new and used cars through the roof, it’s no wonder Americans are driving their cars for longer. In fact, vehicles on U.S. roads were an…
The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether…
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily…
A home is a collection of repairs that have yet to be made. Some things, like leaky faucets and blown fuses, are universal. Other common homeowner headaches tend to be…
It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house.…
Companies have a grand tradition of marketing stunts — that is, doing something off the wall to create buzz, often for a new product or service. Marketing stunts aren’t without…
Even a site called Cheapism isn’t immune to the appeal of the finer things in life, whether it’s a true extravagance or splurging a little on everyday items. Still, there…
Airbnb just made some big changes, and it might make your vacations safer and more interesting. The updates, which CEO Brian Chesky described as “the biggest change to Airbnb in…
You may feel the itch to declutter your home, but it’s worth giving even seemingly worthless items a once-over to see if they’re worth selling. According to a Nielsen survey…
Everyone has different needs later in life, be it assisted living, memory care, or maintaining independent living. Some communities specialize in providing these services in lavish settings with spectacular, luxury…