High inflation has made this year a financial struggle for many, and if you’re not already carrying a balance on your credit cards, the desire to give loved ones (and maybe yourself) a happy holiday season is probably tempting. Combine that with rising interest rates, and you’re looking at starting 2023 already in the hole. … Read more

LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com California recently became the fifth U.S. state to legalize human composting as an alternative to traditional burials and cremation. While some of us have heard of the green burial movement that offers more environmentally friendly ways for conducting funerals and burials, not everyone is familiar with human composting (also called natural … Read more

Irina999petrova / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Smartest Dollar. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a number of abrupt changes to the U.S. economy, but some of the most lasting impacts could be in the future of work. From the rise of hybrid and remote work to the Great Resignation and “quiet quitting,” workers … Read more

BearFotos / Shutterstock.com You’ve finally got a place of your own! Whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, now you can live the way you want. No more parents bossing you around; no more roommates to get in the way of your needs. Here’s a grown-up tip: It’s not just about you. It’s also about … Read more

AlexandrMusuc / Shutterstock.com Safety is the most important feature of any car. The fastest, prettiest, most fuel-efficient vehicle isn’t worth much if it can’t get us to our destination in one piece. And yet, some of the features on our cars actually make the road more dangerous. These include systems that were designed to make … Read more

Does winter weather make you want to hibernate? We’re here to help you survive and even enjoy sweater season — regardless of how often you leave your home. From a mood-boosting light therapy lamp and cozy, wearable blanket to a yoga kit for beginners, we’ve rounded up a variety of products available at Amazon that … Read more

Caftor / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. You might have heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” If you are looking for a little more privacy from your neighbors or just want to give your home more curb appeal, investing in a fence for your property is a great solution. … Read more

Perfect Wave / Shutterstock.com Your 50s are a pivotal decade. You are near enough to retirement to feel its hot breath on your neck, and that can be a good thing. It sharpens your focus at a time when you may still have 10 or 15 years of work left, so there’s time to fatten … Read more

Oleg Gekman / Shutterstock.com Your peepers are precious. They help you to see the world around you, from appreciating a beautiful sunset to spotting a car that is about to run a red light. You only get two eyes, so you want to take care of them. Unfortunately, there are things you do every day … Read more

pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Small businesses are the heart of the U.S. economy. Small businesses represent 99.9% of all businesses in the U.S., collectively employing nearly half of all U.S. employees and generating nearly half of U.S. annual GDP, according to data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But the past two years have been treacherous … Read more