Personal Finance

There are times — and for many of us, 2020 has been filled with them — where we feel like giving up on our dreams. There are a lot of reasons for that feeling. It might be simple frustration or dissatisfaction with the world at large, causing us to feel …

Photo by Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus pandemic has damaged millions of lives — physically, emotionally and financially. More than 100,000 people have died in the U.S., and tens of millions have lost their jobs. Countless others have suffered emotional harm from the isolation of the lockdown or financial losses …

Photo by pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Retirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of many years of laboring away at a job. However, if you aren’t careful, Uncle Sam can reach in and pluck away your hard-earned savings bit by bit, year after year. When the tax man cometh during …

Photo by Yuriy Seleznev / Shutterstock.com The coronavirus has changed nearly everything — from the way we work and play, to how we interact with loved ones. Many of these changes have not been welcome. But someday — either this year, next year or soon after — things will mostly …

When you think of higher education, the first thing that comes to mind is probably an on-campus learning experience at a bustling university. On-campus education offers structure, the opportunity for communal learning and a strong sense of community. But it may not be the best decision for everyone, especially during …

A few days ago, the weather here took a big turn toward heat. Temperatures shot well into the 90s with a wonderful dose of Midwestern humidity to boot. One might think it was a perfect day to stay inside, but I actually spent much of it outside. I didn’t run …

IKO-studio / Shutterstock.com July has arrived, and as you celebrate our nation’s freedom, also take a moment to rejoice in all the freebies available this month. As summer heats up, so do the deals! From complimentary coffee to free TV for dogs, we’ve rounded up some of the best offers …

Photo by Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com Give thanks for your freezer, especially in summer. From ice cubes to ice cream, Popsicles to frozen pizza, this practical appliance prevents owners from losing their cool, even in triple-digit temps. “You can freeze anything,” says Lizann Powers-Hammond, a food preservation expert at the …

I’m not much of a re-reader of books, but one book I’ve read several times over the years is Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella Meadows. The idea behind the book is a simple one. It proposes that there is value in looking at the problems of the world, …