Money

A lot of disposable products get a well-deserved bad rap for generating a great deal of garbage. But did you ever consider the harm they’re doing to your pocketbook? There’s an old adage in the consumer world: every time you throw something away, you throw money away with it. The fact is you can replace […]

For homeowners and renters who pay their own utility bills, electricity represents a significant and often unpredictable monthly expense. In the United States, people spend an average of about 2% to 3% of their annual earnings on electricity. That’s a decent chunk of change, and it’s little wonder that people are always looking for ways […]

Renting a car in the internet age can be a bit of a bait-and-switch proposition. Auto rental agencies and other deal aggregators often promote incredibly low daily rates. Consumers are then hit with hidden fees and extra charges that inflate prices out of affordable territory. So, how do you score a genuine deal on a […]

The rising cost of living and Social Security cutbacks have made working into retirement age more common nowadays than in decades past. As such, traditional notions of retirement are changing. Rather than circling a date on the calendar that will mark the end of your working life, a growing number of older people now choose […]