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Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com In recent years, America has become ever more deeply divided into two separate political camps: “blue” for liberal and “red” for conservative. Even individual states are now characterized by one of those two colors. For example, it is assumed that in “blue” states, citizens are highly taxed so the government can provide […]

Rob Hainer / 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 you’re just starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, or you’re already retired, there are money moves you

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. After two years of stiff competition and fast-rising prices, the residential housing market in the U.S. began cooling quickly over the second half of 2022 and beginning of 2023. Price growth exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic while interest rates were low, households savings

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Imagine taking a phone call from a loved one who pleads for your help. It is likely you would be moved to do just about anything to get that person out of danger. But thanks to artificial intelligence, that call might not be what it seems. The Washington Post reports that rapidly

Dean Drobo / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Do you wish you had more money set aside? Not a rainy day fund for unexpected expenses but something that could cushion the financial stress of a major life event? When Nora Martin was expecting her first child, she wasn’t going

Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com Almost everybody loves Girl Scout cookies. For many of us, the question is not if we will buy, but which flavors we should choose. Consumer Reports wants to help us narrow the field. Recently, the publication took on the delectable task of deciding which Girl Scout cookies taste the best. Testers

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

michaeljung / Shutterstock.com The older we get, the more important health care becomes. So it makes sense that the states with the best health care look better and better as retirement approaches. Recently, WalletHub ranked all 50 states according to the quality of health care they offer. In compiling its rankings, WalletHub looked at more

Mangostar / Shutterstock.com The airport you choose when flying can make a big difference in terms of how much you pay for airfare, according to a new analysis from data insights firm CivMetrics. The organization analyzed average fare data at the 100 busiest U.S. airports during the third quarter of 2022. CivMetrics then compiled a

goodluz / Shutterstock.com How does the adage go? With age comes … new ways to save on taxes. While you can’t stop filing taxes just because you retire, being a retiree often means you can claim some worthwhile tax credits and deductions. In some cases, these tax breaks are available to both workers and retirees,

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

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. You made great introductory small talk and aced the first three questions, but then the job interviewer blindsided you about your educational background not matching the qualifications listed in the job ad. Take a deep breath before you allow your enthusiasm to deflate. If

stockfour / Shutterstock.com After decades of building a solid nest egg, retirement is the time to finally crack into it. Yet, many retirees who were great at saving find themselves less sure about how to spend all that accumulated money. Recently, the Investment Company Institute surveyed more than 9,000 adults to learn more about the

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

Lucky Business / Shutterstock.com Jeanne Calment was the oldest-documented person to ever live. Born in the south of France in 1875, she died nearly 122½ years later in 1997. How did she remain a resident of planet Earth for so long? Certainly not by depriving herself of a little fun. Calment indulged in some famously