Reasons To Reconsider Doing Your Own Taxes
Many people feel that doing their own taxes saves them money, but that is not always true. While it is possible to save money with DIY approaches and software, costly mistakes are also possible.Tax season is plagued by advertisements for tax software and promises of low tax bills. The commercials are accurate to an extent. […]
The 4-Day Workweek: Its Implications and Possibilities
The typical work week consists of five days or more and a minimum of 40 hours per week. People are used to the standard workweek, but is it the best approach to a happy and successful life.From grade school all the way through retirement, people are groomed to believe that work is the primary purpose […]
Is it Time To Downsize Your Home?
Older age comes with several important considerations and decisions, one of which is when is it time to downsize? Most people assume they will start downsizing once their last child has flown the coop, but the truth is that many homeowners put off the inevitable for as long as possible. In fact, just as boomers […]
Looking Into the Value of Wholesale or Warehouse Clubs
Warehouse or wholesale clubs are popular among most consumers. The stores offer a variety of products, often in bulk sizes, at what most people deem fair prices. However, buying in bulk is not always the best option.Sometimes, people get carried away because they feel a deal is too good to pass up, but the bulk […]
5 Reasons To Consider Converting To Solar Power
While there are many reasons to install solar panels on your house, the most common reasons are for financial savings and to help the environment. For those in retirement, the financial incentives are likely a driving force in the decision. It is worth noting that solar panels are initially quite expensive, which can be alarming for […]
4 Reasons To Be Excited About Driverless Vehicles
While tech giants continue to make headway on self-driving technology, there are still many regulatory hurdles to jump before driverless vehicles ever become a full-fledged reality. The trepidation around the idea is understandable because a genuinely autonomous vehicle will not require human input while operating, making many people nervous. The journey toward actual driverless vehicles has […]
The Top 5 Safest Modes of Travel
Retirement is the time in your life to enjoy and travel. If plans were successful, you likely have enough to enjoy one or two trips per year, if not more. However, as eager as many retirees are to travel, the news of plane crashes, boats capsizing, or train derailments can quickly curb the enthusiasm. It […]
The Importance and Suggested Frequency of Credit Monitoring
According to the Federal Trade Commission, one in five Americans experiences errors on at least one of their credit reports. Unfortunately, most people do not realize the mistakes because they do not check their reports often or not often enough. Credit reporting errors at TransUnion, Equifax, or Experian can lead to weaker credit scores regardless of […]
Understanding Lasik Surgery: Its Potential Benefits, Risks, and Costs
Lasik eye surgery seems too good to be true; for less than one hour in a chair, you can come away from surgery with perfect or near-perfect vision. While it was a concept that seemed quite out there when it was invented in the 80s or when it made its debut in the states in […]
3 Tips for Talking Money With a Spouse
While everyone loves money, talking about it always seems complicated and frustrating, especially communicating with a spouse. While the perception is married couples, particularly retired couples, have the kinks worked out in their relationships, that is not always the case. The truth is while a marriage is a partnership, each spouse comes into the relationship […]