Money
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So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home
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. (The term “snowbird” has been used to describe some version…
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The Craziest Marketing Stunts of All Time
There’s a long history of companies pulling crazy marketing stunts to get attention from consumers. Here are some of the best.
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Wastes of Money Sold to You by Luxury Retailers
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 are some head-scratching luxury goods we would never buy, even…
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Airbnb Makes Big Changes to Search Functions, Guest Protections
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 a decade,” may be a welcome addition for travelers during…
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Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000
There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less. You’ll have to pay for shiny and new (although sometimes…
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The Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America
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 senior living amenities, including perks such as fine dining, swimming…
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Cities With the Highest Tax Rates (and the Lowest)
From property and auto taxes to sales and local income tax, sometimes it feels like the money we earn isn’t as much as we expected. (And of course, all this…
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Foods That Are Getting More Expensive
Inflation has spread its wings out and touched just about every industry imaginable, causing prices of gas, lumber, and even groceries to skyrocket. But inflation isn’t the only reason why…
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50+ Ways to Slash Your Food Budget
Americans spend a lot of money on food — $7,316 in 2020 in the average U.S. household, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a drop as eating habits changed…
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Family Dollar Hit With Subpoena, Lawsuits Over Rodent Infestation
After investigators found evidence of a massive rodent infestation at a Family Dollar distribution center, Arkansas is suing the dollar-store chain. The lawsuit accuses Family Dollar and parent company Dollar…
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What Makes a Postage Stamp Worth $15 Million?
If you’ve ever been in a bidding war for a classic car, repossessed home, or even a few head of cattle, you know how exhilarating true auctions can be and…
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I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.
My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at…
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19 Big Companies That Paid Close to Nothing in Taxes — or Got Refunds
Did you feel the pinch when you had to cough up money for the tax man this year? Plenty of hugely successful companies didn’t — or even got refunds —…
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The Dirtiest (and Cleanest) Big Cities in America
For big cities across the country, not only is pollution back to pre-pandemic levels, but in some cases it’s worse, according to a study from LawnStarter that ranks 90 of…
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This Spring Car Care Checklist Could Save You Hundreds
Winter brutalizes cars. Now that the coldest months are behind us, it’s time to prevent unnecessary repairs and expenses by performing the annual ritual of spring auto maintenance and inspection.…
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FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe
Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General…
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22 Surprisingly Expensive Products at Target
We’re among the legions of shoppers who spend too much at Target, but that’s largely thanks to overbuying cheap-chic fashion and cute housewares, not luxury goods. Still, Target does offer…
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Who Is the Highest Paid Employee at the White House?
Running operations at the White House is expensive — $50 million a year, the highest that budget’s been in history Forbes says. The Biden White House employs a staff of about…
