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April grocery store prices made highest jump in more than 40 years
Grocery store prices saw the highest month-to-month jump in more than 40 years as waves of Americans stocked up on provisions and hunkered down in April. The Labor Department released its monthly consumer price report on Tuesday, and the data revealed a 2.6% spike in supermarket prices last month led by higher costs for meat and eggs. Americans paid 4.3% more for meats,…
Read MoreWomen Live Longer Than Men: Here’s How They Can Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
Think about these tips when planning for those few extra years even while navigating through the uncertain times we’re experiencing right now. GETTY The dramatic market losses stemming from COVID-19 have many investors thinking about the safety and security of their nest eggs. For women, in particular — who are more likely to live longer…
Read MoreHow To Stay Positive During A Quarantine
Positivity is a habit. You need to practice every day. Photo by Ricardo Resende on Unsplash I live in Madrid and we have been under strict quarantine since mid-March. In the beginning, the time flew by. I found my #coronainspo. I cooked new meals. I caught up on my blogging. I celebrated my health. I followed the news with…
Read MoreMelinda Gates: This is not a once-in-a-century pandemic. ‘We will absolutely have more of these.’ The billionaire philanthropist predicts a timeline for going back to normal.
Melinda Gates has been concerned about a global pandemic for a long time. She thinks we will have a vaccine for COVID, but not for 18 months. Melinda Gates is the cochair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has donated more than $45 billion to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems, including…
Read More99-Year-Old British Veteran Raises $9 Million For Health Service By Walking Laps
Tom Moore, who served as an army captain in World War II, had originally aimed to raise $1,250 before his 100th birthday on April 30. More than 347,000 people have donated to his effort. Moore Family via AP A 99-year-old British World War II veteran has raised more than $9 million in donations for…
Read MoreFor older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important – here’s how
Fitbit recently released data showing a global decrease in physical activity levels among users of its activity trackers compared to the same time last year. As we navigate the coronavirus pandemic, this is not altogether surprising. We’re getting less of the “incidental exercise” we normally get from going about our day-to-day activities, and many of our routine…
Read MoreAre forgivable loans the best option for your business?
“Did you hear? The SBA is giving away free money in the form of forgivable loans that small businesses don’t have to repay! This is a no-brainer, right?! What am I missing here?” Not so fast… Many small business owners across the country have probably heard one variation of the above quote—whether from friends, business…
Read MoreA Smart Guide to Restaurant Takeout
We may be social distancing, but we still have to eat, and restaurants are responding to the new normal with expanded pick-up and delivery options. Here, strategies for supporting local businesses while putting good food on the table WIN AND DINE Ordering takeout is a way to support favorite restaurants closed to eat-in business or…
Read MoreYour Money Coronavirus Questions, Answered
COVID-19 has taken over our newsfeeds, our group chats, and our thoughts. Chances are it’s also impacting what your office looks like (hint: it might feature your bed), how your investments are doing, and eventually the interest rates on your savings and loans. That’s a lot to keep up with. So we Skimm’d answers to…
Read MoreYou are not alone: Coronavirus crisis has damaged retirement plans of many Americans
Coronavirus vs. flu: Which is worse? USA TODAY answers a question you may be wondering: Is coronavirus worse than the flu? USA TODAY Not dwelling on the gruesome losses on Wall Street. Not looking at your 401(k) every other minute. The old adages grew much harder to follow in March as we watched the Dow…
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