Cable TV used to be as much of a leap over aerial broadcast as color sets were over black and white. The ability to get a hundred or more channels in crisp quality seemed miraculous at the time and was well worth paying for. Today,...
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Money is always tight, but during the current epidemic, earning a few hundred dollars extra a month can be a matter of survival. Between the lockdown, its effects on the economy and ongoing social distancing, new opportunities seem to be few and far between. There's...
A single outfit you wouldn't be ashamed to wear to an interview, from shoes to scarf, can easily cost over four hundred dollars. Men have it somewhat easier: the average American woman spends 76% more on clothes; $205 compared to $117 per month. Even if...
As the wise man said, you have nothing if you don't have your health. Even being rich sucks if you're sick. The problem, of course, is that healthcare is not free in America – not by a long shot. No fewer than two-thirds of all...
Did you know that the money you hide under your mattress, in a cookie jar or between the sofa cushions is slowly disappearing? There's a little leprechaun called inflation running around, and he likes nothing better than shaving a few cents off every dollar you...
It's a given that you'll be spending some money each month. Ideally, you'll try to limit your expenses, but groceries, clothing and – if you want to participate in modern society – electronics aren't really optional. Now, here's the thing: vendors want your business. They're...
Sometimes, financial hardship creeps up on you, other times, it hits you like a ton of bricks. What's certain, though, is that nobody is coming to bail out you and your family: that little stimulus check helps, but you should realize that getting out of...
Sudden layoffs can strike like a bolt from the blue, without any warning or appeal even though you've done nothing wrong. This is the unpleasant flip side of the American Way. When it happens to you, as it almost certainly will at least once during...
Money may be tight right now, but life and love go on. Tightening your belt doesn't have to mean putting your happiness on hold. In fact, this may be all for the best: if you're trying to impress someone by spending lots of cash, or...
Right now, as the coronavirus continues to sweep through the world, any voyage much farther than work or the grocery store is probably the furthest thing from your mind. However, for people who want to expand their horizons, the coming months are going to be...
Your castle, sanctuary, nest; your largest investment, the place where you store your stuff to keep it from getting rained on: owning a home is the ultimate or at least medium-term financial goal of many. This kind of heartfelt enthusiasm is exactly why it's important...
Have you ever bought a pair of lovely shoes but then you never got to wear them? Or maybe you purchased some flat shoes by mistake? Don’t despair. It can happen to anyone. Now, you wonder where and how to sell used shoes. The good...
Americans living in major cities, on average, spend about $1,000 a month on utilities. These costs include electricity, water, cable TV, cell phone, gas, and more. Using our 20+ tips on how to save money on utilities, however, can cut down your living costs significantly....
Saying that tax day is a stressful day is an understatement. Especially if you're part of at least 25% of Americans who wait until the last day to handle their taxes. While this day clearly isn't anyone's favorite activity, there are plenty of businesses that...