You don’t have to replace everything you own at the first sign of wear and tear. Here are innovative products that prolong the life of your belongings. natalia pak / Shutterstock.com
Prepping for the Olympics is a spending extravaganza — how much do cities pay for the honor of hosting? Franck Legros / Shutterstock.com
To win the right to host the Olympics — usually a decade-long project in itself — cities need to demonstrate they can accommodate all the events, athletes and crowds that will descend for the 17-day extravaganza. And they have to do it all in a manner meeting the lofty ideals of the Olympic tradition. That usually means a hefty investment — for sports venues, infrastructure upgrades…
Are you covered if a natural disaster levels your home? Find out here. Vlad Teodor / 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. Whether it’s wildfires threatening suburban communities, hurricanes bearing down on coastal dwellers or tornadoes touching down in the Midwest, a steady stream of natural disasters offers a sobering reminder of dangers that…
Learn how to apply this financial projection to better plan for your future. Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com
Let’s face it, money can be confounding. You might think it’s “just math,” but the reality of personal finance is that there is never just one “right” answer. In fact, even when evaluating the numbers in financial projections, there are different ways of viewing the value of your money. You can evaluate your financial future in future dollars or today’s dollars and the difference can be…
Here’s what to know about the legally binding contracts between landlords and tenants. Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com
Whether you want to rent a house for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, understanding your rental agreement is essential. But, to make it more confusing, there are several different types of rental agreements to be aware of too. Each one will have a different impact on your tenancy, dictating anything from how long you’ll be able to stay in the rental house to when you need to make your…
It’s shocking to see how the purchasing power of a Social Security check has shrunk. Kittyfly / Shutterstock.com
Retirees receiving Social Security benefits are finding that inflation is making it more difficult to stretch the money from their monthly checks. The value of benefits for retirees has declined by about 20% since 2010, according to an ongoing study on Social Security buying power by the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group. Payments would need to rise by $4,440 per year — or $370 per…
