Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com The older I get, the more I value a good night’s sleep — that deep, drooling, forget-the-world kind of sleep. But good rest doesn’t happen by chance, at least not after age 50. These days, it takes a little planning and effort. If you’re having trouble unwinding …
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Hananeko_Studio / Shutterstock.com Earlier this year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress approved stimulus payments to citizens across the country through the CARES Act. It’s one of the many ways the government is attempting to help people during the coronavirus pandemic. So, how did people spend their stimulus? The …
Read More »Keto Egg Wrap with Collard Greens Recipe, 3 Ways
Keto egg wraps are a keto dieter’s best friend. You can fill them with your favorite taco or burrito fillings, or make a satisfying sandwich wrap without racking up tasteless carbs from a tortilla. Fill and roll to your heart’s content, just like you would any wrap. Here, you’ll prepare …
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Photo by Alexander Raths / Shutterstock.com America has a massive retirement savings crisis. More than 40% of Americans have less than $ 10,000 saved for their golden years, according to a recent GOBankingRates study. However, being so far behind in savings does not doom you to poverty. Even if you …
Read More »7 Surprising Ways Retirees Waste Their Savings
shurkin_son / Shutterstock.com Retirees usually have a limited amount of money to spend during their golden years. Unfortunately, some people make costly mistakes that can deplete their nest egg prematurely. From giving away cash indiscriminately to refusing to embrace lifestyle changes, here are some surprising ways retirees waste their hard-earned …
Read More »9 Ways You Are Running Up Your Water Bill
Photo by michaeljung / Shutterstock.com Water is becoming more expensive across the U.S. So, it’s important to make sure you’re not flushing your hard-earned cash down the drain through poor conservation practices. Following are some of the biggest mistakes that can increase your water bill. 1. Not using low-flow showerheads …
Read More »7 Unusual Ways to Declutter Your Home
Photo by dreamerve / Shutterstock.com Like many Americans, I suffer from TMSS — Too Much Stuff Syndrome. While I long to declutter, the sheer amount of stuff crowding the rooms is overwhelming. I could start from one corner and work methodically around each room. But I’m more likely to follow …
Read More »14 Ways to Build a Cost-Efficient Home
A frequent reader of The Simple Dollar named Jim recently shared a really thought-provoking question about building a home: A recent question about LED bulbs made me wonder — if you were buying a new house, or building it, what materials or features would you include “from the ground up” …
Read More »8 Ways to Slash Your Internet Bill
Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Whether you use the internet for business or pleasure, there’s a chance you’re paying too much for it. The cost of internet service is only going up — even with lower-tier plans. If you can’t live without the internet, here are some of …
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