Money
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Celebrity Marriages That Have Stood the Test of Time
Actor Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl Berkoff recently celebrated more than three decades of marriage, an achievement that’s proven unattainable for many couples, regardless of their ties to Hollywood. And Lowe and Berkoff aren’t alone. Though we’re used to…
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Secrets of People Who Lived Past 100
Living to 100 or more may be a matter of genes or luck, but those who’ve achieved the milestone have their own secrets to a long life.
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10 Popular Buy-It-For-Life Products You Should Never Buy
Reddit’s r/BuyItForLife community is a great resource to find well-made products that will last, but some favorites aren’t worth the extra cash, members say.
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21 Ways to Get Better Gas Mileage
Gas prices are already high thanks to rampant inflation, and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine is pushing them even higher. Â The national average is now over $4.50 a gallon, and every single state is now averaging more than $4…
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Ways You’re Ruining Your Car and Don’t Even Know It
Everyone knows to get their oil changed, to pump the right kind of gas for their vehicle, and not to crash into things whenever it’s avoidable — but you might be killing your car in other, more subtle ways without…
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Unbeatable Food Deals Near You: September’s Top Picks
As much as we’d all like to cook wholesome, homemade meals every night, few people have the time, energy, or know-how to put together seven dinners a week. And so we eat out … and bleed money. But if you…
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Is Costco the Best Place To Buy a Car?
Many U.S. consumers don’t like haggling over car prices. Nearly half (48%) of shoppers say negotiating the price of a new car is the worst part of going to a…
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No One Tips 15% Anymore – and Which States Tip the Most (and Least)
Leaving a 15% tip on your restaurant bill was the standard for years, but that seems to be changing — and, for servers, it’s a change for the better. Though…
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The Biggest Volcanic Eruptions in Human History
Volcanic eruptions can cause disaster on a shocking scale, as the 2022 eruption on the South Pacific island of Tonga showed. The underwater eruption was so intense that it propelled enough…
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12 Groceries You Should Never Buy at the Last Minute
We get it — sometimes those last-minute grocery runs are inevitable. Especially if you’re whipping up dinner and find yourself missing a key ingredient. However, there are certain grocery items…
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Which State Has the Highest (and Lowest) Minimum Wage?
President Joe Biden and most Democrats have been calling for a drastic increase in the federal minimum wage, to $15 from $7.25. While a handful of states and many prominent…
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26 Celebrities Who Claim To Have Been Scammed
Senior citizens and online shoppers aren’t the only groups targeted by scam artists. For con artists and cheats, celebrities are walking bullseyes with hefty bank accounts. Celebrities of all stripes…
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Why Future Retirees Might Get Less Social Security Money
Social Security is the most important social safety net in America, providing critical benefits to millions of recipients. Since the program’s inception in 1935, scheduled payments have been made on…
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Longing for a Life on the Lake? The 10 Most Affordable Lake Towns Across America
It happens to the best of us: We rent a house on a lake for a weekend and start dreaming of owning our own lake house one day. From relaxing…
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SnackChat: Best Salty and Savory Snacks, According to Redditors
In the age of working from home, snacking has to be at an all-time high. Some even say that it’s replaced the idea of normal meals. No surprise there. Snacking…
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You Should Never Pay More For These 10 Grocery Items
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience can often trump cost, leading many consumers to unwittingly spend more than they have to on everyday items. The grocery store, for example, is brimming…
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Things You Should Never, Ever Do on a Plane
Can’t wait to get on a plane and go somewhere, anywhere? Before you grab your carry-on, know that air travel has changed. From essential safety rules and new in-flight expectations…
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Workplace Traditions That Are Gone Forever
For generations, having a job meant traveling to an office or other workplace where we saw the same co-workers every day and the boss hovered nearby. The big break in…
