by Larissa RunkleContributor If you’re planning a metropolitan getaway this year, you’ll want to be sure to pick a destination that doesn’t require a car. For anyone currently driving to work (or pretty much anywhere), you likely know the reason. Gas prices are up to nearly $5 per gallon, and don’t seem to be going down anytime soon. Add to that the fact that car rentals are 60% more expensive
by Tiffany Connors, Kent McDillIf you have privately held student loans, you might be feeling a little jealous right now.After all, those borrowers with federally held student loans received a temporary break on payments thanks to coronavirus relief efforts. This relief is referred to as “forbearance,” and remains in effect 2½ years after the outbreak of the virus.But there’s no blanket relief package for those holding the $131 billion in
by The Penny Hoarder Staff Eating healthy is a lot easier when a giant box of farm-fresh organic vegetables arrives in your kitchen every week.If you participate in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, you’ll get just that. You’ll also likely develop a love of new and unusual veggies (radicchio, anyone?) while you get the added benefit of saving money.Sometimes it’s hard to finish everything from one week’s box before
by Veronica MatthewsContributor We’re all feeling the squeeze of the current economic outlook with inflation driving up consumer costs at an 8.3% increase in the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And food prices are no exception with a 10.8% increase over the past 12 months. The Harris Poll, in partnership with Alpha Foods, recently found that 90% of Americans are worried about the rising cost
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorIf you’ve ditched brick-and-mortar stores for the convenience of one-click shopping from your couch, you probably rely on Amazon reviews to make decisions.The problem: How do you tell if a review is legit or phony?Companies that promote their products with fake reviews have gotten a lot more sophisticated. They’re turning away from bot-generated reviews and those written by foreign workers with limited English skills because Amazon’s
by Elizabeth Djinis We can’t be the only ones who’ve been shocked at the sheer amount of stuff we can accumulate in just a couple of years. For that, we have a solution for you: sell it online!Online selling is a big business. In 2020, more than two billion people worldwide bought goods or services online, according to Statista. E-retail sales hit more than $4.2 trillion globally. In 2021, Facebook’s
by Nicole Dow, Janet KeelerWhether you’re a skilled home chef or love to eat out, food is something we all need to budget for.With rising inflation making everything more expensive, we especially welcome all the advice for saving money on food.Here are some of the best Penny Hoarder articles to help you reduce your everyday spending. Stress less about food costs with these nuggets of helpful advice.The battle against rising
Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI am debating my relationship because of materialistic things: My boyfriend is not drop-dead handsome, and he is not financially lavish.However, he is very determined and has started a good healthy lifestyle, exercises regularly and eats healthily since I’ve asked him to take care of himself. He is very generous when I am with him and will always take care of
by Robert BruceSenior Writer After two years of staying relatively close to home, more travelers are looking to get out and see the world in 2022. A recent survey by IMG Travel revealed that 96% of participants planned to travel internationally in 2022 — 11% more than pre-pandemic levels. More than half said they felt more comfortable traveling internationally this year, according to the survey. If you too are ready
by Elizabeth Djinis Suddenly, the label “digital nomad” is everywhere. Remote workers are taking their salaries and setting up shop outside of the U.S. and now we’ve got a name for that. Or at least they’re dreaming about it, and wondering about the best cities for digital nomads. It’s enticing to envision yourself working remotely from Italy’s Amalfi Coast or dining after work in one of Mexico City’s sophisticated restaurants
