Money
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10 Moving Nightmares (and How to Avoid Them)
Moving is a terrible chore that can easily go from affordable inconvenience to pricey disaster, and last year the number of people facing it skyrocketed. The percentage of Americans moving from place to place had been on a steady decline…
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These Sites Can Save You Serious Money on Travel, Shopping, and More
Though employment numbers are rising and fears of a full-blown pandemic recession are easing, many Americans are still struggling with expenses and saving money has become essential. The good news is there are plenty of websites that can help you do…
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Which Fast-Food Chain Did Best During the Pandemic?
There’s little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the restaurant industry forever. From innovative ways restaurants managed to stay relevant and bring in customers to chains that closed locations across the country, the dining-out landscape is being remade, and this…
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This Is Why Your Summer Vacation Will Cost More This Year
With lockdowns in full force and health concerns a constant companion, 72% of Americans skipped summer vacations in 2020. Change is on the horizon, however, as people look to make up for lost time. More than 47.7 million Americans were…
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Massive Rewards Celebrities Have Offered for Lost Pets and More
Losing a pet is traumatic enough to loosen purse strings for anyone — but when the person who has lost a pet is a star, sometimes the reward offered to get the little (or big) critter back can be substantial. Olympic…
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What to Buy in July — and What to Skip
After the Fourth of July, retailers start setting their sights on fall, which makes July a good month to snatch up deals on certain summer items. July is also the height of fruit and vegetable season and has been designated the…
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The Most and Least Educated States in America
Who’s smartest and who has the most education are not the same thing, but having a lot of educated people around does tend to help states thrive — for starters,…
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The Biggest House-Flipping Mistakes Newbies Make
Glorified by HGTV shows and personalities, house flipping is as tantalizing an idea as it’s been since the 1980s, when the combination of 24-hour cable channels, a recession, and real…
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These ’80s Collectibles Are Worth More Than You Think
It always feels great to discard your old, unwanted junk and then bask in your newly clutter-free space — until 10 or 20 years later, when you’re browsing through an…
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Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the Quickest and Which Last the Longest?
With the pandemic’s ongoing effects on daily life, it seems like many of us are eating fewer fresh fruits and vegetables. “I’m hearing that is a struggle, yes,” says Seattle-based…
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14 Things Not to Buy at Aldi
We’re big fans of Aldi. The compact German grocery is perfect for quick shopping trips at surprisingly low prices. And while Aldi is particularly great for things like baking supplies,…
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How Many Small Businesses Have Closed in Your State
The pandemic has been tough on pretty much everyone, but — no surprise here — small business owners have borne the economic brunt of more than a year of quarantines,…
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These States Have Lost More Than a Third of Their Small Businesses
The pandemic has been tough on pretty much everyone, but — no surprise here — small business owners have borne the economic brunt of more than a year of quarantines,…
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20 College-Town Restaurants That Are Worth a Splurge
Though college students have better meal options than they used to, most are still eating on a budget. That’s why parents love to treat them to dinner when they visit,…
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11 Barbie Dolls That Could Become Collector’s Items
It’s not difficult to find lists upon lists of Barbies that are already considered collector’s items. What’s harder is pinpointing which newer versions of the classic American doll are going…
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How to Create a Home Office From Ikea Under $200
If you’ve never wrestled with the demon that is working from home — as many more of us did over this past year — it can be a challenge. There are…
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12 Things We Can Learn From the Great Depression
No one really knows what the nation’s economy will look like as we emerge from 14 months of the coronavirus pandemic, but the occasional parallels with the Great Depression were…
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Barbershops, Bars, and Other Businesses on Wheels Across America
Food trucks revolutionized the dining industry and gave many business owners a marketplace when the costs or accompanying demands of traditional restaurants were prohibitive. Now other businesses have followed suit…
