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by Jenna LimbachContributorNow that everything seems to be available with a few taps on a screen, the practice of hailing taxis is going the way of telephone booths and DVD rental stores.Rideshare services like Uber make getting home from a night out easy to plan — no more worrying about parking, not to mention beverage consumption. But when you’re hit with surge pricing, the deal might not look so great

by Robert BruceSenior Writer There’s a whole category of job opportunities that often gets overlooked: jobs that provide housing — for free. They include entry level jobs and seasonal jobs, and they run the gamut of industries and careers. What they have in common is a significant way to save money by letting you live where you work. That might be private rooms in a home or employee housing in

by Lisa McGreevyStaff WriterWe’ve all got a story (or two) to tell. Yours could earn you money.Chicken Soup for the Soul is accepting stories and poems to include in upcoming books. If yours is chosen, you’ll get a check for $200.Back in the early 1990s, two popular motivational speakers put together a book filled with inspirational stories.“They called it Chicken Soup for the Soul because they wanted it to soothe

by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorIf you already got your first two rounds of free at-home COVID tests from the federal government, you can now order eight more free tests for your household. Tests are free regardless of whether you have health insurance.On May 16, the government reopened its website covidtests.gov to allow households to order another eight free COVID tests. When it first launched in January, the website allowed each

by Kent McDillContributorRemote working has advantages beyond being able to attend Zoom meetings in your sweatpants. You can move closer to family or friends, head to a nicer climate, or live in a cheaper state.As long as you have no in-office requirements, you can live wherever you want providing you are willing to deal with attending meetings in a different time zone.Moving to your dream location does require money. Whether

by Kristin JennyContributorSprucing up your front yard landscaping can really improve the look of your house, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.If you’re getting ready to sell your home, landscaping your yard can add curb appeal, which can make a home more attractive to potential buyers. And even if you don’t intend to move, some colorful flowers and a simple landscape design can offer a pleasant view from