Personal Finance

UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock.com If you’re living on a fixed income or struggling to hold on to your home, you might be relieved to learn about property tax deferral programs. Generally offered through state or local governments, these programs enable eligible homeowners to postpone paying part or all of their property …

Photo by a katz / Shutterstock.com An increase of the minimum wage to $ 15 could help today’s young workers when they finally claim Social Security benefits decades from now, while also increasing revenue for the Social Security program today. Such workers could see a benefit that is up to …

EdBockStock / Shutterstock.com A secure retirement is in your hands — and nobody else’s. For better or worse, we all have to finance our own retirement. Sure, Social Security and Medicare will help. But workplace pensions are rare, and few will inherit fortunes from their parents, or anyone else. Fortunately, …

Photo by Standret / Shutterstock.com Cars are becoming more dependable overall, and one car brand leads the pack in terms of reliability. J.D. Power says Lexus is the most dependable brand overall, and the most reliable among luxury car brands in its 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. Meanwhile, Kia earns …

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Mindscape studio / Shutterstock.com We are a country on the move. Many Americans relocated during pandemic-ravaged 2020 due to a job loss or fear of catching the virus. Millennials and people in the upper middle-class also are relocating. Moving and storage giant U-Haul identifies Tennessee, Texas and Florida as the …

Lopolo / Shutterstock.com The middle of a global pandemic might not seem like a good time to move away, but it is a great time to explore your overseas retirement options. Exotic locales where you might live larger for less than in the U.S. include everything from tropical beaches and …

Photo by Alones / Shutterstock.com The groundhog saw his shadow, and we are paying the price with six more weeks of wintry weather across many parts of the country. Do you know someone who can’t stand the cold? Give them a gift to ward off winter’s chill! From fashionable fleece …

LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com It’s no secret that Costco’s bulk discounts draw crowds — much like their tasty sample stations sprinkled throughout the store. Since 1976, the company has offered pared-down service in exchange for affordable prices on food, household essentials, beauty products, pet supplies and other everyday items. Certainly, …