Many households — my own included — enjoy decorating their yard a bit for Halloween to provide a bit of extra fun for any children who might be going trick-or-treating. Jack-o’-lanterns, scarecrows, ghosts made of bedsheets and spooky elements are common, and they add a touch of fun to the …
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Photo by Tyler Olson / Shutterstock.com In this age of higher-priced drugs and complex health care systems, a trip to the pharmacy can spark worry. How much will it cost? How much will insurance cover? What if I don’t have insurance? Just as some home improvement stores offer free services, …
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Photo by BMPhotolab / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans patiently count the days until they become eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program that primarily serves seniors. Most people gain access to Medicare when they turn 65. Qualifying for Medicare is such a key milestone that some people delay retirement …
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Photo by Viktoriia Hnatiuk / Shutterstock.com “No way, son. I worked hard for that money. I’m not about to gamble it away in the stock market.” That was my dad, a child of the Great Depression and someone who, understandably, was reluctant to do anything with his money that didn’t …
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Alliance Images / Shutterstock.com Who doesn’t love a good bargain? The internet has made it easier than ever to shave 10%, 20% or even 50% — or more — off the price of many goods. There’s really no reason to pay full price for much of anything. To help you …
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Our current economic climate has put a spotlight on the fragility of our finances. Weathering a recession can lead many people to confront financial mistakes like poor investment strategies, delayed retirement savings, a stale portfolio and lack of emergency funds. Victor Wang, the CEO of Stockpile (a popular investment app), …
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COVID-19 has impacted many sectors of the economy, which, affects rent prices in several cities across the United States. Unlike a year ago, which saw rent growth continuing its upward climb, Apartment List’s most recent report shows low rent growth and even declines in some cities. The COVID-19 recession, with its job layoffs and furloughs, …
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Photo by David Prahl / Shutterstock.com No matter how you like tacos — stuffed or wrapped, crunchy or soft — you can probably enjoy one, if not several, on the cheap this weekend. Sunday is National Taco Day, and many taco-serving restaurant chains like the following ones are observing the …
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Our family has a small vegetable garden, and each year we find ourselves with one or two things in abundance because they just happened to grow well that year. Over the years, we’ve found that the simple act of preserving those abundant vegetables in an interesting way transforms them into …
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