Personal Finance
While politicians love to get in front of cameras and argue about “saving” Social Security, there’s a quiet machine running in the background that does a lot of the heavy lifting without a single vote being cast. Most people obsess over the COLA—the Cost-of-Living Adjustment—because that’s the money coming in…
Grocery prices are stubborn. While overall inflation has cooled slightly, grocery prices remain high. At the same time, the average American family of four throws away $2,913 worth of food annually. That is nearly $3,000 of your income going straight into the landfill. You don’t need to clip paper coupons…
We talk a lot about food waste. The statistics are staggering: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted. When you buy a bunch of bananas, you pay by the pound. If you eat the fruit…
The modern credit card is a marvel of engineering — not just for the banks, but for the human brain. Every time you swipe, tap, or click “Buy Now,” your brain experiences a spike in dopamine without the immediate pain of paying that comes with handing over physical cash. If…
If you have ever mailed a package back to Amazon only to watch your refund vanish into a digital black hole, you are finally getting some backup. Amazon has agreed to a massive settlement valued at over $1 billion to resolve claims that it shortchanged customers on returns. While the…
Tada Images / Shutterstock.comWorking retail can be synonymous with minimum wage — and unpleasant working conditions to boot. The federal minimum wage currently sits at $7.25, meaning the state you live in is not required to pay you more than that. However, many states have a minimum wage of $15…
Costco just released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. The beloved retailer refers to them as “Instant Savings,” but they are essentially sale prices. In other words, Instant Savings are an opportunity to buy certain products for even less than Costco’s already-low…
February is here, and love — and savings — is in the air. We have rounded up a variety of deals to help make your month even sweeter. It is just our little way of wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day. Read on to learn more about the freebies available…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Getting your tax affairs in order is just a simple fact of life. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy or pain free. There is a lot to know when it comes to filing taxes. Our complete guide to how to…
If you want to find better value when buying a house, avoid the real estate frenzy zone. The real estate frenzy zone is the price range where the largest number of buyers can compete. It generally spans from the median home price plus about 50%. This is where demand is thickest, emotions…
