Money Management

 Wow your tastebuds — and your wallet — with these cheap summertime cooking ideas. Kzenon / Shutterstock.com

Looking for tips for summer cooking on a budget? We’ve got some good news for summertime home chefs everywhere. Americans can expect to see the rising cost of food slow down slightly. After a record high in 2022, the food-at-home Consumer Price Index is only expected to rise 2.2% by this summer (2024), according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last year, a group of 10 could expect to…

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 The financial decline we observe mirrors the cognitive decline that these individuals are experiencing. fizkes / Shutterstock.com

A falling credit score is a sign of financial distress. For older Americans, it might also be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease or another memory disorder. In a new study, researchers at Georgetown University and the New York Federal Reserve analyzed credit-payment and Medicare-diagnosis data on more than 2.4 million Americans, finding that a slipping credit score in older adults is often…

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 Every day habits and experiences can speed up your cells’ aging process, making your body and mind older than your actual age. Slava Dumchev / Shutterstock.com

It always seems like there’s some new anti-aging gimmick on the market. Instead of looking into every over-promising product, let’s look at the science. There are things that age us faster than we would otherwise, and you may be surprised to hear what makes that list. So, let’s get into it.

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 Find a new life and creative use for items that would otherwise end up in the landfill. LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com

More than 146.1 million tons of solid waste goes into U.S. landfills each year, according to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Of that amount, 37.4 million tons are “durable goods,” products made to last up to three years or longer. That’s roughly one-quarter of all the items that eventually end up in a landfill. But that doesn’t mean the things you no longer use have to…

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 What do workers see for the labor market now and going into the future? Mangostar / Shutterstock.com

What’s in store for workers and the labor market for 2024? MyPerfectResume surveyed nearly 1,900 U.S.-based workers and asked them to share their forecasts and trends for 2024. The study provided valuable insights into job opening trends, job burnout, and the future of remote work. Moreover, if you harbor concerns about a potential recession or job displacement due to artificial…

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 Use this guide to track down cheap and free plants — and help them thrive. AnnGaysorn / Shutterstock.com

It’s a good time to be a plant. The plant industry is expected to grow by nearly $31 billion by 2032, as we turn to greenery for everything from decor to therapy, according to a report from the market research firm Technavio. It’s hard to scroll through Instagram without landing on a houseplant placed front and center in a cozy room, and nurseries appear to have replaced the frozen yogurt…

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