Are any of your daily habits contributing to high blood pressure? Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com
Blood pressure is top of mind for many, with nearly half of American adults having hypertension. It’s even the No. 1 risk factor for death globally. If it isn’t on your mind — maybe it should be. According to Yale Medicine, anyone who is chronically stressed, eats a lot of processed foods, is overweight or obese, or has a family history of high blood pressure is at risk. And if you didn’t…
Discover how a growing trend is giving some people a taste of luxury. Valeria Venezia / Shutterstock.com
Travelers on tight budgets who want to indulge themselves now can do so, thanks to a growing trend. Some swanky resorts are offering day passes to amenities — such as pool areas or spa treatments — for a price that is cheaper than booking a room, according to a New York Times report. The trend itself is not brand-new, but it is becoming more widespread, according to the newspaper.
Fraudsters are prowling a popular social media site and targeting certain users. fizkes / Shutterstock.com
If you plan to sell a used car on Facebook Marketplace, watch out for a growing scam. The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers posing as car buyers pretend to be interested in buying vehicles for sale on the social media platform. They then ask the seller to provide a phone number so they can send a code to verify that the seller is real. At that point, the scammers take the phone…
The market isn’t struggling everywhere — see the small towns where it’s red hot. Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock.com
After more years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the U.S. residential housing market experienced a rapid cooldown. Despite signs that market conditions could be heating up again, 2023 marked a notably more subdued year for U.S. real estate compared to the preceding years. Many buyers now find themselves unable to afford property. Inflation has made it more difficult to build up…
These stores aren’t just for restauranteurs — here’s how they can help you save. GBJSTOCK / Shutterstock.com
Ever shopped at restaurant supply stores? Food and supply prices keep rising. And, we’re in the season of parties, picnics and vacations. Even if you aren’t entertaining, it’s always a good time to look for deals. We did the math comparing grocery store, warehouse and restaurant supply store prices to see if you can save (and if so, how much) for that party or feast you want to throw.
See if your state is still shelling out tax rebates. KGBR / Shutterstock.com
Does your state owe you money? After the federal government finished sending out the last of its COVID stimulus checks, many states took up the mantle, using special funding and budget surpluses to issue their residents tax rebates in 2022. This “state stimulus check” trend continued last year, with a couple of states sending refunds up to $200 (in Virginia) and rebates up to $1,000…
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