Personal Finance
13 States That Offer Property Tax Exemptions for Retirees
With age comes certain privileges, including lower property tax bills. More than one-quarter of states offer some type of property tax exemption to those who are 65 or older. A property tax exemption is a specific type of property tax break that reduces the assessed value of your home, which in…
Crushing Childcare Costs Are Why Cities Are Running Out Of Kids
I write before my kids wake up and after they go to sleep. That’s the arrangement. It means I’m free during summer, winter, and spring breaks, which is the whole point of building a lifestyle business in the first place. I gave up a handsome paycheck for the ability to be the one at pickup. I’d…
Walgreens Closing More Stores. See the New List
Walgreens is continuing to close some locations amid its multiyear turnaround program – however the closures may be fewer than expected. The drugstore chain, acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in August 2025, has closed about a dozen locations recently, according to business news…
9 Colleges That Offer Free Tuition for Seniors
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Seniors enjoy discounts for just about everything. Did you know that can even include the cost of higher education? Some schools think it’s a smart idea. Whether through a state-supported program or school-based initiative, there are plenty of opportunities to…
6 Everyday Goods That Are Basically Burning Your Money
While we’re all used to hearing about how new cars lose 20% of their value the moment they leave the showroom, they aren’t the only culprits. In today’s world of rapid-fire tech updates and “fast furniture,” your net worth is under constant attack from things sitting right in your living room. If…
Which One Is Actually the Cheapest?
You’re standing in front of a giant wall of toilet paper, trying to figure out if you’re actually saving money or just paying for the privilege of buying a lifetime supply. Most people treat warehouse clubs like a religion, but let’s be real: They’re businesses designed to get you to spend. If…
9 Kitchen Appliances You Absolutely Don’t Need — and What to Use Instead
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.com Some home cooks can’t help but covet a truly fancy kitchen complete with every small appliance imaginable. I’ll confess that after I’ve watched a remodeling show or browsed Bon Appetit magazine, I start dreaming of pasta arms above my stove. Or maybe I have…
Walgreens Is Closing Stores. How Many in Missouri Have Closed?
Walgreens is closing stores across the country as part of a multiyear downsizing effort, and Missouri is not immune. Inc., a business news outlet, reported this week that the drugstore chain is closing stores across at least a dozen states as it continues a broader restructuring plan that could…
3 Car Features That Used to Cost Extra but Now Come Standard
Modern cars include several standard features that were once desirable upgrades drivers would pay hundreds to thousands of dollars for. Some of these features were only available as aftermarket upgrades and required complicated installations. Today, new cars come straight out of the factory with…
Here’s Where Miami Beach Visitors Can Now Park Their Cars for a Dollar
For the next few months, visitors to Miami Beach will be able to park for a dollar at several lots across the city. From Aug. 1 through Oct. 31, parking in Miami Beach will cost $1 per hour for up to 3 hours per parking session at municipal lots, garages and on-street parking “citywide,” according