Let’s maintain the upsides of COVID-19 shutdowns. pikselstock / Shutterstock.com
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns put a mark on everything from the way we shop to the way we work. And while the threat of COVID-19 has receded considerably since then, some of the changes it wrought may be here to stay. Not all of the adjustments prompted by the pandemic are necessarily bad ones, though. The following pandemic-era habits are actually worth retaining…
Some of these items can be resold for a spine-chilling amount of money. Olga V Kulakova / Shutterstock.com
With 30 years of reselling under my belt, I’m the go-to guy when friends need a quick appraisal. And over the years I’ve noticed a recurring phenomenon: The vintage items most people consider valuable usually aren’t, and the things they want to toss are often hot collectibles. Here’s why: Many of us get our idea of what’s valuable from our parents. But markets change, and new collectors have…
Get a peek at what America’s middle class looks like today. Iakov Filimonov / Shutterstock.com
The term “middle class” is often used in conversations about economics, politics, and social status, but its definition can vary widely depending on context. Generally, the middle class represents a segment of society that falls between the working class and the upper class. While most people think of middle class as an economic reality, there are many below and above the middle class income…
With a little bit of know-how, you can find free money to help you get through college. Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com
College tuition is outrageous, and full scholarships are hard to come by. If a student isn’t the valedictorian of a huge school, or a nationally ranked high school athlete, taking out massive loans may seem like the only option available to finance the soaring costs of higher education. But there are ways to find free money for college and whittle away at the cost of tuition with smaller…
Even rich folks are heading out to shop at the retail giant. The Toidi / Shutterstock.com
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Inflation-weary consumers are pulling back on spending — but not at Walmart. Sales for the retail giant’s U.S. division were up 4.2% during the second quarter of 2024. During a recent earnings call, John David Rainey…
Here are shows you can digest before Monday rolls around. Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com
The CableTV.com team watches television professionally, so it’s easy to forget sometimes that normal humans don’t have time for all the shows, movies, and sports we throw at them every week. With that in mind, we’ve compiled short series that you could easily take in over a weekend.
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