It takes a lot of savings to be able to retire in many parts of Maryland. So, the thought of losing all or even part of your hard-earned cash to a scam is devastating. Unfortunately, many scammers target retirees, and they’re often successful. Fraudsters know how to find and attack people where they’re most vulnerable….
When it comes to filling up, you’ve probably been lied to more than once. Going to the gas station in Idaho should be a straightforward experience, yet it’s littered with ill-informed myths. In some ways, this makes sense. Americans are desperate to save a few cents per gallon where they can. If filling up in…
Retirement is a great time to take up new hobbies. After all, you probably have more time on your hands. So why not learn a new skill or start a collection of something you’ve always admired? While starting a new hobby in retirement has many benefits, it can also be full of financial pitfalls. Few…
Few people enjoy busy beaches, even if there’s a good reason why tourists flock to them. Researchers with vacation rental company Florida Panhandle determined the most crowded beaches in the United States. The good news? You’ll encounter fewer tourists at many of these beaches during the fall and winter if you visit them outside of…
No Wyomingite goes into marriage anticipating getting divorced, yet a significant number of marriages in the United States don’t last. To better understand divorce in America, Forbes conducted a study of 1,000 U.S. citizens who were either in the process of divorcing or recently divorced. If you’re like many Americans, you know people who’ve divorced…
If current financial trends continue, the American middle class may find certain once-affordable items slipping out of reach. In the next five years, the costs of housing, healthcare, and transportation could surpass the average Alaskan’s household budget. Though this trend is troubling, there are things that can help, like solid financial planning and changes to…
Many Virginians adore dogs so much that we think of them more as human than canine. But as it turns out, some breeds are much more popular in certain states than others. U.S. News & World Report revealed the top dog breeds in each state. Researchers used over a quarter million data points to determine…
We’re all for creativity in the snack food industry, but sometimes manufacturers miss the mark. From green bean-flavored candy to pumpkin spice noodles, there are many snacks that leave Floridians puzzled. These 24 examples make it clear that new and innovative don’t always equate to success. 1: Pumpkin Spice Spam Pumpkin Spice latte? Yes, please….
Sure, Australians speak English; it’s just that sometimes, it’s not the same English that Illinoisans speak. Whether your Aussie friend is coming to visit, you’re planning a trip to Sydney, or thinking of relocating to the Land Down Under, you might want to keep this list handy. These 25 words and phrases are common with…
Some New Yorkers have to stick with ham sandwiches to stay within budget. Others are able to splurge on the finest and most expensive ingredients. Items such as caviar and truffles are commonly associated with opulence, but we bet you weren’t expecting some of the items on this list. From rare delicacies like moose milk…
