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James Andrews1 / Shutterstock.com Millions of home shoppers have gotten sticker shock when seeing the price of today’s houses. Across the nation, the total value of the housing market is 49% higher today than it was at the start of the pandemic, according to new research from Zillow. In just the past year alone, the […]

Desizned / Shutterstock.com It now costs an average of $12,182 per year to own and operate a new vehicle — an increase of more than $1,500 since 2022 — according to AAA’s 2023 driving costs study. If that amount sounds steep, it’s because it reflects every cost associated with owning and driving a new car

Gabriele Maltinti / Shutterstock.com home sale prices shot up by 5% year over year during the four-week period ending Aug. 27. That is the biggest increase in 10 months, according to an analysis of the 50 most populous metropolitan areas by real estate brokerage firm Redfin. The median home sale price was about $380,000 as

Anatoliy Cherkas / Shutterstock.com One of the biggest surprises for some new Medicare recipients is having to pay far more in premium costs than they ever imagined. Higher-earning recipients often have to pay surcharges on their Medicare premiums, which are known as income-related monthly adjustment amounts, or IRMAAs. These charges apply to both Part B

Kabindra shrestha / Shutterstock.com The phrase “summer vacation” brings with it a whole set of cliches, many involving warm-weather destinations. But with climate change making each summer seemingly warmer than the next, perhaps it’s time to rethink vacation planning. There are plenty of vacation destinations that appeal to those looking to beat the heat –

Lucigerma / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Sometimes it feels like the world is designed for couples. People throw dinner parties for couples. Most forms ask about your spouse. And, let’s face it, retirement and aging — a time when you’ll sometimes need a helping hand — can feel kind of

Chris Rawlins / 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. Finding financial freedom may seem out of reach when your debt is mounting, credit score is dropping, and expenses are outpacing savings. The

Sergio Photone / 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. There is some good news about health care costs in retirement, although it might not look so terrific at first blush. The average

Freeman / Money Talks News Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of

eldar nurkovic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Here’s one simple way to cut your grocery bill: Stop throwing away so much food. That may seem obvious, but you could actually be tossing perfectly good food without realizing it. If you’ve been following sell-by dates on labels in the

SeventyFour / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Vintage thrifting is more than a hobby for me. My home is almost exclusively adorned with eclectic vintage items I found at thrift shops. Some of my favorites include a silver blimp cocktail shaker I picked up for $6, a set of

Freeman / Money Talks News Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Homeownership offers many advantages, but it also comes with several responsibilities. And having home insurance — or homeowners insurance — is one of the most important among them. So while taking out a home insurance premium isn’t a legal requirement, it’s something that

Halfpoint / Shutterstock.com One of the drawbacks of driving an electric car is that the range it can travel before recharging is limited. And unfortunately, you can make the problem much worse if you weigh down your vehicle. Take the Ford F-150 Lightning. AAA Automotive Engineering researchers recently tested the electric version of the vehicle

Mark Winfrey / Shutterstock.com Who doesn’t dream of living by the beach? While some landlubbers may prefer living far from the water, many of us dream of life near sea and sand. Unfortunately, the high demand for properties near the beach means these homes often cost more. But not always. Some beach towns have homes

Freeman / Money Talks News Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of

Rigucci / Shutterstock.com A large number of home sellers are offering concessions in hopes of successfully wooing homebuyers, according to a new Redfin analysis. Redfin says 42.9% of home sales in the three months that ended in April involved concessions, meaning the sellers offered the buyers perks like money for repairs, closing costs or mortgage-rate