Money
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20 Companies That Are Hiring Right Now
While the economy has slowed dramatically across the country, that doesn’t mean your job search has to come to a halt. Many of the industries and sectors that are in high demand right now are hiring new employees in impressive…
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These Are the Least Expensive Cars to Own
The cheapest cars to own can sometimes cost you more in the long run from frequent repairs, bad gas mileage, rapid depreciation, and low resale values. Other times, some of the least expensive cars are also the cheapest vehicles to…
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How Much People Spend on Tattoos and Other Amazing Facts About Ink in America
Humans have been tattooing their bodies for thousands of years — the 5,300-year-old corpse of a man found in the Alps near the Italian-Austrian border was covered in them. It’s the earliest known evidence of an art becoming increasingly common…
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23 Signs You Belong in the City
Any big city can be a daunting place. Cities are big, loud, and filled with a lot of people in a little space. While they can be a great option for those who enjoy the energy and opportunities that the…
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Where Your Federal Income Tax Money Really Goes
The federal budget for the 2020 fiscal year (that us, Oct. 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020) is about $4.6 trillion, according to the Congressional Budget Office — which requires quite a bit of borrowing, considering tax revenue for the…
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14 Tax Deductions That Parents and Grandparents Shouldn’t Overlook
It’s that time of year that a lot of people dread: tax season. Taxes can be very confusing when it comes to knowing what you can and can’t claim, deduct or write off. And the rules are ever changing, so…
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The Best and Worst Cities in America for Making Ends Meet
The economy may be humming away, but not everyone reaps the benefits — and for millions of Americans, covering the cost of even basic necessities each month is a challenge.…
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16 Steps to Get Organized Before Tax Season
With tax season just a few months away, it’s time to start getting organized in order to make the filing process as painless as possible. From gathering all of your…
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Quiz: Is It Cheaper From Amazon or Walmart?
As Walmart fans know, the retailer is neck and neck with Amazon when it comes to cheap prices, so it stands to reason that these two retail giants are in…
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24 Countries With Less National Wealth Than New York City
New York City is home to more than 380,000 millionaires—not to mention 65 billionaires, some of whom are reluctant to spend their cash. The richest city in the world, New…
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10 Strategies to Actually Keep Those Resolutions
It’s time again for a new crop of lofty goals and aspirations: Slim down, stay organized, save money, be nicer. Unfortunately, surveys have shown that as many as 9 out…
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Think Twice Before Making These New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Better Resolutions Trying or buying something new might seem like the perfect way to start the year — until you realize how much it costs. Some of the most common…
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Amazing Instant Pot Deals to Grab Before Christmas
Spend any amount of time researching Instant Pots — or multicookers, instant crocks, multi-pots, etc. — and your eyes might start to roll back in your head (trust us, we…
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21 New, Nifty, and Necessary Things to Buy in 2020
It’s the beginning of a new decade, and there’s no better time to equip yourself with the best products and devices to cook, listen to music, shop, and run your…
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31 Big Retirement Trends of 2019
Retirement plans evolve with your needs, which means the planning as a whole shifts consistently based on the needs of retirees. In 2019, retirement didn’t necessarily entail owning a home,…
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Decade Dead Zone: Brands, Stores, and Products That Have Disappeared
It’s been a rough decade for traditional brands. What’s now called the Retail Apocalypse began in 2010, thanks to rising rents, the dominance of Amazon, changes in bargain shopping, overexpansion,…
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30 Beloved Restaurants and Bars That Closed This Year
Nearly everyone has a favorite restaurant or bar. Whether you’ve been going for decades or are a recent convert, there’s something special about saying “this is my regular place.” And…
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26 Companies That Are Doing Good Deeds With Your Dollars
There’s a famous quote by Bill Gates, uttered in 2006: “I believe that with great wealth comes great responsibility, a responsibility to give back to society …” Gates has always…
