Personal Finance

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Health care costs are a big expense in retirement — and prescription drugs often top the list. About 5.8 million Medicare beneficiaries struggled to afford essential prescription drugs in 2019, according to a 2022 report from the U.S. Department of…

Cleaning out a home is a major undertaking. The sheer amount of stuff can be overwhelming.  Whether you’re moving to a smaller place in retirement — or helping your siblings clean out the family home after your parents pass away…

Dear Penny, Our Prius needs repairs. We trust our mechanic and the repairs are legit. It has 170K+ miles on it and the newer models get even better gas mileage. We currently have two cars, but since we mostly work…

Before wireless earbuds, we all knew the feeling of reaching into a pocket or backpack for headphones and finding a tangled mess of wires. But, alas — no more! We can finally pop these tiny little music machines into our…

Thirty years is a long time. If you’re chipping away at a mortgage each month, it can feel even longer. But what if you could eliminate that financial ball and chain by paying off your mortgage early? The truth is,…

You don’t have to spend a fortune to look good. And unless you like the ’80s rocker look or are still embracing the man bun, you can only go so long without a haircut. Depending on where you live, a…

Navigating finances in a relationship can be tricky. You may think everything is progressing smoothly. But your budget and savings account say otherwise. Talking about money and budgeting with your partner isn’t the most romantic way to spend time together,…

Good fences make good neighbors, they say. But fencing isn’t the only way to shield your outdoor space from peeping toms and passersby. You can create privacy in your yard on a budget — especially if you get creative. Fences…

Update your resume and brush up on your interviewing skills: The world’s coolest job is yours for the taking. Canadian candy company Candy Funhouse is currently hiring a chief candy officer, a job that pays $100K CAD (that’s $78K here…