Supermarket sales are tempting opportunities to stock up on groceries, and warehouse clubs such as Costco sell large quantities of food for low per-unit prices. Smart shoppers who buy in bulk can set themselves up for plenty of cheap meals…
Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns — and his reported $70,000 deduction for hairstyling — once became a hot topic and got lots of people talking about what is and what isn’t a legitimate tax deduction. From trying to write off…
“Fun tax facts” may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes taxes can be amusing. From a tax on beards in czarist Russia to an American astronaut who forgot to pay his taxes before heading into space, here are 51 unusual,…
If you feel like everything costs an arm and a leg nowadays, you’re not imagining it. Expenses for housing, healthcare, and everyday necessities have skyrocketed in recent years — making planing for retirement increasingly more challenging. Amid these times of crushing inflation…
It can either be refreshing or a shock to the system when you get a behind-the-scenes look at how some industries operate. Did we want to know that numerous mid-ranked restaurants are notorious for microwaving some of their most popular…
There’s little joy in combing through paperwork and receipts to figure out how much you may (or may not) owe Uncle Sam for the year. But cheer up. You could pay a lot more as a percentage of income if…
Gone are the days of browsing social media apps to see what your friends are up to. Now, it’s all about the influencers. Everywhere you scroll on Instagram or TikTok,…
The 1960s was a vibrant and transformative decade marked by cultural, social, and technological changes. The era produced a wealth of items and collectibles that — at the time — might…
There seems to be no end to the greed of giant fast-food chains. Prices keep rising no matter what inflation is doing, and it’s difficult to grab a “value” meal…
Companies bombard customers with opportunities to upgrade all the time. But are these added features and promos actually worth your while? Maybe you need to get the new iPhone, but…
It can be a financially dangerous endeavor to stroll into a grocery store or department store without a firm and budget-conscious list. The markups on various products are truly getting…
The cost of living is on a stubborn climb across the board, and we’re not just talking about frequented places like the grocery store or fast-food joints. Traveling is also…
Starting a family can be an exciting, albeit expensive, endeavor — especially in these times of inflation and economic uncertainty. The rising costs of housing, education, and childcare can add significant…
Your Social Security number is an all-purpose skeleton key for your personal data, but that doesn’t mean it should be. There were more than 1 million reports of identity theft through…
If there’s any reliable way to stretch your family’s grocery budget and get the most out of a pound of ground beef, it’s Hamburger Helper. The product was launched in…
In the best-case scenario, filing your taxes is monotonous yet painless, resulting in a modest return. In the worst-case, it can become a bureaucratic nightmare, resulting in increased payments and…
Whenever tax season rolls around, it’s crucial to approach the tax-filing process with due diligence and attention to detail. Every year, droves of people face unnecessary audits or fines due…
Serving in the military is a profound commitment, and there is simply not enough we’re able to do for the men and women who served or are still serving our…