NICETIES, NOT NECESSITIES What could there possibly be left to get for a man who’s in his sixth decade on Earth? Well, plenty, actually. Whether your Valentine is refined and mature or cruising through his 50s as a kid at heart, you’ve got options for keeping the spark alive that break the boring, traditional Valentine’s …
So you’re one of the lucky 2/3 of Americans who own a home and no longer have to pay rent. That’s great, but by no means is home ownership cheap. With the rising costs of living, finding ways to save money is something that everyone should do. Here are 11 things to do immediately that …
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HOUSEHOLD NAMES PEOPLE USE AS GENERIC TERMS Making a brand so popular it becomes a generic term is every marketeer’s dream but also can be their worst nightmare. ‘Genericization’ is the ultimate marketing accolade, a sign that a household name has universal appeal and is the go-to in its field, but it can also lead …
By your 40s, it may seem like you’re stuck in your ways. You’ve got the same habits—both good and bad—that you’ve been practicing for years, if not decades. But since your 40s are a time where your health, interests, your sleep, and responsibilities undergo significant changes, your habits should, too. Though researchers recently determined that …
FRESHLY-BREWED FACTS Do you know which surprising country drinks the most coffee of any country in the world? And that you can make tea from coffee? Discover all the facts you didn’t know about one of the world’s oldest and most popular drinks as we reveal 29 surprising facts you didn’t know about coffee.
Ask most personal finance experts, and they’ll tell you the secret to becoming rich is no secret at all: Work hard, live below your means and save every dime. There’s no shame in a modest lifestyle — even Warren Buffett lives frugally. If your goal is to join the 1-percenters, though, it helps to approach …
Okay, admit it: As you’ve struggled with your tax return, trying to come up with some extra deductions to pump up your refund or reduce what you owe, you’ve taken a few flights of fancy. “Can I claim a deduction for all those blood donations at the Red Cross?” Nope. “How about a charitable contribution …
STICKY FINGERS Why is it that many of us can’t help nabbing extra Equal when we’re at Starbucks or grabbing a few extra pens at the bank? Turns out those acts of light thievery are mostly innocent—and maybe it’s just human nature to want to snag items that seem like they should be free. Or …
