Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com During the 19th century Gold Rush, boomtowns appeared overnight, only to disappear just as quickly when prospectors failed to find fortunes. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, another type of boomtown sprang to life. These were the cities — some, though not all, with more affordable housing — that drew scores of … Read more
Idealphotographer / Shutterstock.com Prices are rising on almost every item we use, so it’s more important than ever to shop around, even for the little things. If you haven’t checked Walmart lately, you might be overpaying for everyday items or missing out on otherwise great finds. Here are a few favorites that can save you … Read more
4 PM production / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Spending time outdoors is important for your dog’s health and happiness. The backyard is the best place for your dogs to play, be stimulated, and work off energy. But, If you want your dog to be free to explore and enjoy your … Read more
Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up the noteworthy money dates … Read more
smile23 / Shutterstock.com Gift cards are a way of life in America. And if you know the right secrets, you can buy gift cards for less than you may realize is possible — not to mention getting them for free. You can also make gift cards pay off to a greater degree than you likely … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. Even with a longer sales season, Black Friday is still the biggest shopping occasion of the year for many. But the deals keep going after that day and Cyber Monday, so don’t miss out on solid saving opportunities during the last month of the year. Whether … Read more
Greenseas / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Despite inflation, rising interest rates, and recession fears, the outlook for the construction industry in the next few years appears positive, according to Construction Coverage. A midyear report from the American Institute of Architects projected 9.1% growth in nonresidential construction for the remainder … Read more
Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your front lawn. That’s where liming comes in, and we’ll show you why and how to lime a lawn. If your yellow lawn isn’t … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Americans continue to pull up stakes and move somewhere new in record numbers, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Nearly one-quarter of all U.S. homebuyers — 24.1% — were looking to move in the three-month period that ended in October. This is just a touch below the 24.2% who … Read more
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS Stacy’s been offering money guidance for 41 years: 10 as a financial adviser and 31 as a personal finance reporter. Miranda’s been writing and podcasting about money since 2005. But they still learn more every day. We hope … Read more