4+ hour, 11+ min ago  (164+ words) The US Postal Service continues to raise stamp prices and shipping rates to combat deficits. The cost of a First-Class stamp and package delivery has risen by roughly 6%, making it more expensive to send birthday cards or pay bills by…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (198+ words) That box of sterling silver flatware that hasn't been used in 20 years is being liquidated. With silver prices high in 2026, selling these heirlooms to refiners or collectors is generating lump sums of $1,000 to $3,000 for many households. The online sentiment is…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (140+ words) If you live in a "high cost" energy state, the Return on Investment (ROI) for upgrading to a modern cold-climate heat pump or adding attic insulation is incredibly fast. In Massachusetts, an efficiency upgrade pays for itself in three years;…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (90+ words) President Gerald Ford labeled inflation "public enemy number one" when it climbed to 20 percent" It's one of the worst feelings you can ever have. That moment when you see" Your life is going to change a lot after retirement. Of…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (91+ words) I love The Simpsons because I tend to think of it as an animated satire" You may not notice it when checking your bank account once or twice a month," You signed up for that streaming trial months ago and…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (166+ words) What's the one financial task you always put off early in the year, even though you know it would save you stress later? 8 Household Expenses Retirees Say Are No Longer Predictable Why Some Retirees See Lower Insurance Premiums After January…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (255+ words) The most frustrating type of inflation isn't the price of eggs'it is the price of existing. It is the bill that goes up even though you didn't drive a single extra mile, watch a single extra movie, or burn a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) We are approaching the halfway mark of 2026. For many retirees, January's budget was set with optimism, but by June, the reality of "variable expenses" begins to bite. The summer months bring a specific set of financial stressors'from peak energy pricing…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (911+ words) For decades, the math of utility bills was simple: use less, pay less. Retirees on fixed incomes mastered the art of "thermostat hygiene," keeping the heat low and the lights off to stretch their pension checks. In 2026, however, utility companies…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (142+ words) Which utility line item has gotten the most frustrating for you lately? Utility Workers Say These 7 Charges Are "Padding Your Bill" 8 Utility Charges Retirees Didn't Budget For Grocery Store Pricing Changes Are Stretching Senior Budgets Thin Why Utility Companies Offer…...