Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Many baby boomers coping with post-pandemic financial uncertainties plan to remain in the workforce during their retirement years, says a recent survey by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies. The 22nd Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey of Workers was developed with the help of the Harris Poll, which surveyed a nationally representative … Read more
Americans’ retirement savings have languished for some time. However, they took a turn for the worse in 2022, with cracks suddenly appearing in more nest eggs. Recently, Northwestern Mutual surveyed 2,381 adults for its 2022 Planning & Progress Study and asked them how much money they have saved for retirement. Survey respondents reported that this … Read more
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com For many, few conditions are as terrifying as dementia. Most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease, it slowly robs people of their memories and their abilities. While medical scientists continue to search for effective treatments, people may be able to lower their risk of dementia without medication. Research has shown that consuming … Read more
leungchopan / Shutterstock.com With strict schedules, crowded security lines, overpriced food and a shortage of places to plug in your phone, air travel tends to be a stressful experience long before you’re squeezed into a seat for hours. So don’t make it worse for everybody else. Travel site The Vacationer recently released the results of … Read more
Gift cards might be cliche, but they’re as popular as ever. They are the most commonly-given present for 16 years running, according to WalletHub’s 2022 gift card study. Some gift cards make better presents than others, though. For the study, WalletHub analyzed the 50 most popular gift card options based on five factors: How popular … Read more
Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned investor, you’ve probably heard these words from a friend or family member who invests in the S&P 500: “Just buy an index fund.” Consider the words of the billionaire investor Warren Buffet: “In my view, for most people, the best thing to do is own the S&P 500 … Read more
Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Consumer … Read more
For the fourth straight year, Tempur-Pedic has gotten the highest marks among Americans who recently purchased a mattress, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Mattress Satisfaction Report. Shoppers gave that brand the highest marks in both the online and retail categories. In order of importance, J.D. Power evaluated customer satisfaction with mattresses based on: Comfort Price … Read more
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Sabrina Bracher / Shutterstock.com Are you cooking for fewer people these days? Once the kids grow up and move out, family meals fall by the wayside. For some reason, it’s just not as much fun to cook for one or two people, and you’d much rather eat out or order in. Of course, restaurant dining … Read more