It turns out that when the going gets tough, the tough take on side hustles. According to an Insuranks survey from 2022, 93 percent of Americans have a side job. And their most common reasons for getting into the gig economy aren’t surprising: earning cash and paying bills. Inflation is high, after all, and every…
Spending: Health Care Bargains Abroad
By Emma Patch From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Breana Williams, 28, of Fresno, California, has comprehensive health care coverage, but when she began looking into fertility treatments to start a family, she was floored by the out-of-pocket cost. So while some friends in her shoes started seeking a job at a U.S. company offering to offset…
Are Resort Fees Ever Worth It?
The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, a Hyatt resort on 15 beachfront acres in Hawaii, is far from a place to sleep. There are multiple pools, including a lagoon and three infinity pools. As part of the resort fee, you can also take a stand-up paddleboarding course, use the resort’s snorkel equipment and GoPro action…
Millennial Money: 4 Expenses for Parents to Rethink in 2023
When inflation rises, child care expenses do, too. If you’re a parent, you may be hoping to get a little financial relief during the upcoming tax season through deductions or credits. But since there have been recent reductions to both of the child tax credits, you may not get as much back as you anticipated….
Planning on Traveling Abroad This Summer? What You Need to Know
Americans are ready to travel again. After being cooped up for so long, they are ready to fly. Instead of staying closer to home this time, it looks like many want to try traveling abroad. Other places around the world have caught their eye. Airlines are glad to help them get to where they want…
8 Painless Ways to Save Money and Grow a Cash Stash in 2023
The past 12 months have been tough on many people, and higher living costs have made it extremely difficult to build savings. So at this point, your best bet is to look ahead to 2023 and develop a plan that allows you to make great progress with your savings, no matter what that means for…
Kids and Money: Readers Advice on Teaching Kids About Money
By Steve Rosen From Tribune Content Agency My columns on motivating kids to learn their financial ABCs generated lots of advice from readers over the past year. Their input covered everything from how to deal with difficult money questions, the need for more financial education in classrooms, being aware of identity scams, tackling knotty ethical…
How to Tackle Holiday Debt in January
After years of being in debt, Rachel Kramer Bussel came to a realization: “If I don’t become proactive about it, I will be in debt for the rest of my life.” For Bussel, a freelance writer near Atlantic City, New Jersey, that meant scaling back spending and putting any available money toward the debt principal….
12 Tips for Making Winter Wake-Ups Easier
Do you find it more difficult to wake up on those chilly, dark mornings? Well, you’re not alone. There is actually scientific evidence that winter can be a challenging time for waking up. But why is that exactly? When it comes to winter wakeups, we have a few obstacles to overcome. Most prominent, however, is…
The 9 Best Businesses to Start Over 60
For those with the itch, starting a business over the age of 60 is entirely doable. Age can give many advantages, including experience and wisdom. Here are 9 retirement business ideas to put that experience to good use. 1. Consulting Consulting is a favorite business activity among retired seniors. For starters, consulting is perfect for…
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