Why Knowing Your Savings Benchmark Matters Why Knowing Your Savings Benchmark Matters (image credits: unsplash) Understanding average savings by age can help you measure your own financial progress and set realistic goals for the future. The Federal Reserve’s Latest Findings The Federal Reserve’s Latest Findings (image credits: pixabay) The most recent national data shows that …
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Delaying Social Security Felt Like A Smart Move Delaying Social Security Felt Like A Smart Move (image credits: pixabay) A retiree believed the popular advice that waiting until 70 to claim Social Security would guarantee the best financial outcome. The Plan To Maximize Monthly Checks The Plan To Maximize Monthly Checks (image credits: unsplash) The …
Wilted Plants and Dead Flowers Wilted Plants and Dead Flowers (image credits: pixabay) One of the most significant sources of negative energy in homes comes from keeping plants and flowers that have lost their vitality. Dead plants, dried flowers, and empty pots are not good Feng Shui. They represent death and weaken the energy in …
The Rats Always Win in the End The Rats Always Win in the End (image credits: unsplash) Let’s start with the most shocking truth about composting: pests, including rats, were the third most common obstacle to home composting according to a study conducted in central New York by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Compost Education Program. I …
Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw Old Paint Cans That Freeze and Thaw (image credits: pixabay) Most homeowners don’t realize that storing paint in the garage is generally not a good idea, especially if you live in a location with extreme weather conditions. When paint goes through repeated cycles of freezing and thawing, it …
Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards Rancid Cooking Oils That Turn Into Health Hazards (image credits: pixabay) Those bottles of vegetable, canola, and olive oil sitting in your pantry might seem harmless after their expiration dates, but oxidative rancidity causes the breakdown of unsaturated fats in oil, while regularly using rancid oil can …