Americans are spending a bigger share of their income than ever on health care costs. According to a 2018 report by the Economic Policy Institute, workers in the bottom 90% of the income scale had to pay 6.8% of their…
When advice columnist Amy Dickenson asked readers for their views on bras in 2006, she got a flood of mail, most of it from people complaining about how uncomfortable the undergarments are. Part of the problem is the way retailers…
These days, green living is a hot topic. Scan the pages of a range of publications, and you’ll see stories about how people and businesses are working to save water, save energy, and generally save the Earth. But you don’t…
I’m a major fan of Ikea. I love its colossal showroom peppered with model rooms. I love its friendly employees, its focus on sustainability, its array of solutions for small spaces, and — of course — its low prices on…
Say you’re in the market to buy a new laptop. The one you’ve got your eye on is the MacBook Pro, but you can’t find a new one for less than $1,300, which is out of your price range. As…
According to iPropertyManagement, American homeowners spent an average of $6,649 on home improvement projects in 2017. Materials account for a sizable chunk of that spending. For instance, according to HGTV, most consumers pay $2 to $4 per square foot for…
These days, cryptocurrency investments are one of the hottest topics in the investing realm. Investors buy digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin through cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, hoping to sell them later for a profit. Cryptocurrency, or “crypto,”…
If you aren’t in the habit of buying designer clothes, you’re still probably aware they’re expensive — but you may not realize just how expensive. Run a quick search on “designer clothing,” and the results are likely to make your…
When terrible things happen, it’s natural to want to help as quickly as possible. However, if you simply donate to the first charitable organization you find, your money may not achieve this goal. At best, the organization might waste a…
In many ways, owning a bicycle can be a money-saver. You can save on gas by commuting by bike or use it to exercise for free. But all these benefits come with a significant upfront cost. A good-quality new bike…
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