Money
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The Best Time to Buy Almost Anything in 2021
Timing is everything, especially for frugal consumers — even during a pandemic. Knowing when to buy something can make a big difference at the register. The best time to shop for big-ticket items usually comes just before a new model is…
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Art Deco to Victorian: Architectural Homes for Sale Across America
There are millions of homes for sale at any given moment in the U.S. and, as anyone who’s ever had to house hunt can attest, a startling variety of quality in the design, decor, and other features among them. Architecture…
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Where to Shop on Small Business Saturday in All 50 States
No matter what town you’re in, you likely have a small business you support, whether it’s the coffee shop on the corner you scurry into before work or the bookstore where a rainy Sunday morning turns into night (at least…
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Shipping Cost Comparison: USPS vs. UPS vs. FedEx
In This Article: Shipping Rate Comparison Table Overnight 2-Day and 3-Day Flat-Rate Ground Shipping Free Shipping Supplies Shipping Large Items Weekend Delivery Tracking and Insurance Guaranteed Delivery Additional Services The U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service (UPS), and FedEx remain…
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States With the Highest and Lowest Credit Scores
This year has been a rocky one for the wallet, with a coronavirus-fueled economic downturn that put millions of Americans out of work practically overnight. Struggling to make ends meet, many Americans have resorted to using credit cards and other…
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25 gifts that let you give back
Many holiday budgets are a bit tighter this year, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. economy. If giving gifts to your loved ones and organizations in need is on your holiday shopping to-do list, you…
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What Teachers Are Paid Around the World
COVID-19 has put teachers in the spotlight. The pandemic has forced America’s educators to master virtual learning on the fly while still juggling traditional, in-class teaching — all while risking…
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The Weirdest Reasons People Have Gone Into Debt
Consumer debt in the United States hit a record high of $14.1 trillion last year, according to Experian, led by rises in almost every category, from student loans to credit…
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The Best and Worst States for Teacher Pay
As many parents who are suddenly homeschooling children have come to realize, teaching is far from easy. In many ways, it has become much more complicated, as teachers juggle new…
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SNAP and Other Low Income Relief Programs for Seniors
From housing and food to health care and transportation, low-income seniors can take advantage of a huge range of benefits — as long as they know what’s available to them. Some…
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Why Trader Joe’s Employees Are Surprisingly Helpful and Happy
Trader Joe’s is different from other national grocery chains. At least, that’s the perception they cultivate with their almost exclusively store-branded inventory, self-styled nautical decor, and personable staff presence. For…
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The Best and Worst Cities in America for Driving
For some people, COVID-19 means working remotely and driving less, but for others it means driving more out of fear of public transportation or taking a car service — and…
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Who Is the Highest-Paid Public Employee in Your State?
In the vast majority of America, the highest-paid public employee in the state is not the governor or a Supreme Court justice, but a college coach. Football coaches at public…
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How to Know When to Move Into a Retirement Community
Maybe you’ve avoided financial pitfalls and are enjoying retirement stress-free or you’ve simply become an empty nester, but you may wonder if it’s time to relocate to a retirement community.…
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Why Some People Will Never Shop at Walmart
Walmart often has the best deals when it comes to price. Yet some people refuse to shop at the chain retailer, choosing Target even when prices are higher. While Walmart…
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14 Industries That Have Been Hit Hardest by the Pandemic
From massive layoffs and billions in lost revenue to bankruptcies and complete closures, the COVID-19 pandemic has left few industries unscathed, and the damage appears far from over. The number…
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Jobs That Could Grow During the Pandemic and Recession
No one really knows the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic will affect the nation’s economy or when the recession that it triggered will end. Steven Mnuchin, the U.S. treasury…
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How Much Does Your State Spend on Law Enforcement?
With the nation experiencing weeks of protests and unrest since the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, police departments across the country are in the spotlight…
