Rich people do all kinds of strange things with their money. Be it throwing lavish parties, collecting things, or getting into some “Squid Game” stuff, they’ve got a lot of room to spend. Alcohol is, of course, one of the…
Food “holidays” are as weird as the people who probably created them. But no matter the reason National Cheeseburger Day exists, we should thank the creator because it means we can score some seriously good burger deals annually on September…
Setting aside enough money for retirement is not easy. If current events are affecting your retirement savings or you were behind to begin with, you may need to work longer, possibly well into retirement years. It’s a reality faced by…
As retirement nears, many people make lists of possible places to spend their golden years. Some even look outside the country to take advantage of the currency exchange and other benefits, although that presents challenges. These U.S. locales have gotten…
The Top Thrill Dragster, one of Cedar Point’s most impressive coasters, has officially been shut down after a year-long hiatus because of a serious injury caused by a flying part in 2021. But adrenaline junkies need not despair. There are…
As technology evolves, the way we live, work, and spend money has changed dramatically; what used to be considered practical may no longer be effective in today’s world. Some outdated frugal tips such as paying for cable TV or always…
Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 16 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2023 — and as the Federal Reserve tries to battle inflation with rate…
Sometimes pinching pennies can get in the way of your saving goals — or just make your life a lot harder. A pair of hiking boots that you plan on wearing…
At a store like Trader Joe’s, $100 might seem like a decent chunk of change. But at Costco, where one recent survey found that the average shopper spends $100 per…
All of us like to save money, but when does being cheap cost you in the long run? Things you use and rely on every day probably aren’t the place…
In the 1950s, the U.S. government conspired with the tobacco industry to conceal the connection between smoking and cancer from the American public. The CIA and other organizations conspired to…
With its low prices and growing number of affordable services, Costco remains one of the best places to buy in bulk and fill up — a must when inflation is raging.…
If you had just $20 to spend at Trader Joe’s (chump change these days, we know), what would you get? It’s a fun thought experiment, if only because it reveals…
Ikea — with its flat-packed boxes, hex wrenches, and first-apartment furniture that seldom made it to the next place in the same condition — wasn’t always the brand of choice…
Waving goodbye to children leaving home can be highly emotional for parents. As difficult as it can be to get used to an empty nest, parents can look forward to…
Job hunting can be an ordeal no matter what your age. If you’re past 50, however, additional obstacles and annoying issues may lie in your career path — not the…
Searching for a job after 50 can be daunting, particularly if you’re looking for the first time in years — even decades. But older job seekers who want to stay…
There’s nothing quite like a car chase to get your heart racing at the movies, especially when it ends with a spectacular crash or explosion. From silent-era comedies to modern…