Personal Finance

Are you looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one, but flowers aren’t cutting it this year? Whether you’re looking for luxury for your sweetheart or just want to freshen up your wardrobe  — but hate paying full price — be sure to check out the current 50% off sale items at Cole… Continue reading Shop the 50% Off Sale at Cole Haan

Wharton’s business school students failed when they were asked by a professor on the amount of the average American salary.  The business school students incorrectly guessed that the average American worker’s annual pay runs into the six figures, an amount that is grossly over wages as calculated by the Social Security Administration.  The average annual wage… Continue reading Wharton Students Think Six-Figure Salaries Are American Average

The costs of either renting or buying a home have risen over the past couple of years and the steady increase is becoming a larger percentage of the Consumer Price Index. The Consumer Price Index is a gauge of the costs paid by consumers for goods and services such as housing, food, transportation and medical… Continue reading Housing Inflation Taking Bigger Chunk Out of Consumer Budgets

When the Amazon Prime membership first launched in 2005, the flagship service offered free two-day shipping for a $79 annual fee in the United States. By September 2006, Amazon  (AMZN) – Get Amazon.com, Inc. Report debuted Amazon Unbox (now known as Prime Video) and it was offered as a standalone service or it could be… Continue reading What is Amazon Prime, And Are Prices Increasing in 2022?

Which countries have contributed the largest share of global CO2 emissions since 1750? Lewis Hine/ National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division Which countries have contributed the largest share of global CO2 emissions since 1750? Before 1750, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion were negligible. The world’s first industrialized… Continue reading The Countries That Have Contributed Most to Global Warming

A recent Bankrate survey shows that only 44% of Americans could cover an unplanned $1,000 expense, and inflation is impacting their ability to save. That means 56%, more than half, probably couldn’t afford to pay the average emergency roof-repair bill, or replace a higher-end iPhone. Not to mention an unexpected medical bill. The results of… Continue reading Most Americans Can’t Afford to Fix Their Roof or Replace a Lost iPhone

The IRS has announced that this year’s tax filing season will start on Jan. 24, and due to Covid, budget cuts and understaffing, the agency expects it will have big challenges issuing refunds and providing other taxpayer services. So be prepared for a messy tax season. Here’s how you can navigate the obstacles and avoid… Continue reading Taxpayers Beware: IRS Warns of Refund Delays, Service Cutbacks

Video doorbells provide the security of knowing what’s going on at your front door even when you aren’t home. With a small upfront investment and small, optional monthly fee, you can find out who’s at your door without answering it – whether you’re working from home and don’t want to be disturbed or you’re away… Continue reading Best Smart Doorbell: Ring Video Doorbell 3