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BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Believe it or not, beef is not what’s for dinner. Chicken has been making a steady rise since the 1940s and has since become the most available source of meat for U.S. consumers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects 98.6 pounds of chicken will be consumed per person in 2023, compared […]

Todd A. Merport / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Where in America can you easily find farm-fresh food? Cook up a locavore feast with our ranking of 2023’s Best Cities to Eat Local Food. To mark National Small Business Week starting April 30, LawnStarter compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based

4 PM production / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Gray divorce – divorce after 50 – can really cramp your retirement lifestyle. When you say “I do,” your personal finances may not be the first thing on your mind. But the truth is, couples who get married and stay married have

Phovoir / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Getting onto the property ladder has always been one of the safest and best ways of securing long-term wealth. Buying cheap real estate overseas gives you another level of security and diversification. By purchasing property abroad, you have added safety should

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. When you’re in the market for a new house, you need to draw up a long list of what’s important to you. From location to the number of bedrooms you need, there are many details to consider. But, as you search for your dream

LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on U.S. Money Reserve. While the hot real estate market of the last few years has cooled, many younger would-be homebuyers continue to struggle to purchase homes in the face of limited housing supply. One of the most significant trends affecting housing supply in the

George Rudy / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. You don’t need to spend a fortune to keep your home sparkling clean. Learn how to save money on cleaning supplies and other frugal housekeeping tricks with these house-cleaning tips that really work. https://www.moneytalksnews.com/slideshows/9-cheap-house-cleaning-tips-that-actually-work/ #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing

Kaspars Grinvalds / Shutterstock.com Are you getting your money’s worth out of your Netflix subscription? How do you know? The ever-popular streaming service has a dizzying array of comings and goings each month. Keeping tabs on the latest shows and movies can give you something to look forward to — or an excuse to save

mavo / Shutterstock.com C’mon, everybody, get happy! If that sounds too hard, maybe you’ve been going about it all wrong. It’s time to stop waiting to hit the jackpot, meet Mr. or Ms. Right, or land that sweet job. True happiness doesn’t come from external factors like those. Instead, take a cue from happy people.

CC7 / Shutterstock.com With some 150 million users on Google Maps each month, there’s a good chance that this popular free tool is one of your favorites. Google Maps displays the quickest route to your destination while offering you alternative routes and arrival times based on current traffic. Huge numbers of drivers use it daily,

WAYHOME studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re married or living with your significant other, there’s a lot you share. Your home. Your weekend plans. Perhaps even a kid or two. But just because you’re sharing a life together doesn’t mean you have to share the same

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Young families have it rough. Parents might still be paying off student loans, while they try to save for a first (or forever) home and pay for preschool or child care. Many are climbing the corporate ladder, working their way up

Helioscribe / Shutterstock.com Spending time on the beach is not just for vacations. If access to blue waters and sandy beaches are on your must-have list, take a look at the following island destinations when planning your retirement. Here are a few reasons to consider some of the best island-based towns in the United States.

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Due to both the drive up in home prices that began in 2020 and rising interest rates, mortgage payments have increased rapidly over the last year. The monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home is now 66% higher than a year ago. According

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com If you’re on a fixed income — like most people in retirement — controlling your expenses becomes more important than ever. One way to do that? Living somewhere with a lower cost of living. That’s part of the thinking behind the website WalletHub’s recent ranking of “2023’s Best States to

kudla / Shutterstock.com Digging out the heavy coats, shovels and bags of ice melt: Tired of this yearly tradition? You could retire to somewhere that is sunny and warm year-round. While some retirees find paradise in countries such as Mexico and Costa Rica, there is no need to move overseas for beautiful weather. Here’s a