Thx4Stock // Shutterstock More than 3 in 5 Americans are facing financial hardships due to price inflation, according to a May 2023 Gallup report. That proportion, which Gallup has tracked since 2021, has steadily risen. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting average hourly earnings only holding steady, it seems things won’t The post As […]

As the days become shorter and the temperature dips, the inevitable appears on the horizon for every boater: winter. But don’t let the impending off-season blow you off course. By planning to properly winterize your boat, you’ll confidently end the season knowing you and your beloved ship will be ready to take on the waves

Going through a divorce can be stressful. No matter the reasons, you are discovering the various ripple effects of a change in marital status. Some of them you probably expected, while others may not have even been on your radar. Take car insurance, for example. You and your ex-spouse will no longer share the The

There are all sorts of reasons that can lead to car insurance lapses. Perhaps you forgot to pay the bill. Maybe the insurance company canceled the policy due to tickets or accidents. The policy may have ended, and you did not renew it. If the insurance company made an underwriting request and did not receive a The

Ah, Summer! As a kid, few times of the year bring more joy. But for parents, all that unstructured free time can bring its own share of struggles. When you were growing up, summer probably meant spending more time outdoors than inside. It meant swimming, bike rides and games of pickup basketball. Today, however, many

Not all of us are so fortunate to live the “dream life” like the famous doll, cartoon character and now major motion picture star Barbie©. But imagine if you could? This summer’s blockbuster, “Barbie,” hit theatres July 21. Bringing in a record-setting $155 million in the opening weekend alone proves that many of us would

It’s college move-in time. For many, this is the first time students will be living away from home and moving into a smaller space. It might even be the first time sharing a room—and a bathroom—with someone. With a roommate and limited space, if you’re a soon-to-be college student, you might be in for a

As the mom of a daughter getting ready to pack up her yoga pants, shower shoes and Ramen noodles, my world has been nothing but calls to the university, FAFSA  forms (if you don’t know what the heck that means, you soon will if you have a child in high school!) and researching student loan

When life changes, your health coverage and saving options may change too. If you’ve had a change, like you got married or moved to a new address, let the Marketplace know.  Image What type of changes should I report?  Certain changes are considered qualifying life events. There are 4 basic types:  Loss of health coverage:

To a dog, there’s nothing more exciting than going for a ride, having the window rolled down and feeling the wind in their ears. However, when the car stops and owners run a “quick” errand, what can happen to your pet is dangerous. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals