Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com Loyal Aldi shoppers know it well — the legendary “Aisle of Shame.” The affectionate nickname is a nod to the delights and temptations this section of the store poses to customers. Everything from clothing to home decor lines the shelves of the Aldi Finds...

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Nearly half of Americans with homeowners insurance saw their premium rise during the past year, the highest rate for such hikes in more than 10 years, according to J.D. Power’s latest annual U.S. Home Insurance Study. Inflation, severe weather and tightening...

insta_photos / Shutterstock.com Alzheimer’s disease cases are expected to nearly triple by 2050, reaching more than 130 million people worldwide. The forecast surge in Alzheimer’s cases means the need for effective prevention strategies has never been more urgent. Fortunately, up to one-third...

littlenySTOCK / Shutterstock.com Paying for college is no easy task. Families often start saving nearly as soon as their children are born. Some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their home state. However, with the right research and accurate...

LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com The age 65 has always carried big significance. For baby boomers and those from earlier generations, age 65 was a target. It was the unofficial age for retirement. But we need to adjust our thinking when it comes to that number. Today, many people who turn...

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Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com If you’re planning a vacation over the Thanksgiving holiday, you might want to skip some key U.S. cities. Ten U.S. destinations lead the way when it comes to the highest year-over-year percentage increase in Google Flights Searches for Nov. 23-30, Google says...

Kues / Shutterstock.com If you’ve watched television in the past decade, you’ve probably seen ads for Prevagen — a jellyfish-based brain supplement marketed as “clinically shown” to improve memory. Maybe you’ve even considered buying it, joining the 25% of adults over 50 who are taking some...

fizkes / Shutterstock.com While many seniors love retirement, others struggle during their golden years. A recent study suggests that two groups of people are more likely to have mental health issues once they quit working. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland set out to...

Olya Helms / Shutterstock.com Shoppers dreaming of a new home might want to start looking soon. Competitive momentum that had been swinging toward buyers in recent months is showing signs of stopping nationwide, according to real estate platform Zillow. Overall, housing markets nationwide are...

SpeedKingz / Shutterstock.com We often associate identity theft with scammers opening credit accounts or filing phony tax returns in someone else’s name. But there is another type of identity theft that can cause more problems than unexpected bills. Medical identity theft occurs when someone...

fast-stock / Shutterstock.com Have you ever considered canceling a streaming service? You’re not alone. According to search volume data, 102,000 people search “how to cancel streaming services” every month. Streaming is the biggest thing in TV right now, and the landscape of the industry is...

PPC Photography Cologne / Shutterstock.com You’ve spent months — years even — saving up for a down payment for a house. You’ve budgeted meticulously, banking savings whenever you could to make homeownership possible. After reaching that goal, you may feel like the pressure to budget and save is...

Getting a mortgage used to mean stacks of paperwork, long wait times, and multiple visits to the bank. Today, online mortgage lenders have changed the game. You can compare rates, get prequalified, and even close… The post 10 Best Online Mortgage Lenders of September 2025 appeared first on...

You’re buying a house and wondering—will this hurt your credit score? The short answer: it can, at least temporarily. But buying a home can also help your credit in the long run, if you manage… The post Does Buying a House Hurt Your Credit? appeared first on Crediful.

When you apply for a mortgage, your credit score is one of the first things lenders check. But not all credit scores are the same. Mortgage lenders use specific versions of FICO scores—older models you… The post Which Credit Scores Do Mortgage Lenders Use? appeared first on Crediful.

sheff / Shutterstock.com Lying on top of an operating room table with his chest exposed, Larry Black Jr. was moments away from having his organs harvested when a doctor ran breathlessly into the room. “Get him off the table,” the doctor recalled telling the surgical team at SSM Health Saint...

Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com Millions of Americans prepare for flu season by getting or scheduling their annual flu vaccination. And while the vaccine has a longstanding reputation for combatting the influenza virus, the shot may have other important benefits that can boost your...

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Not everyone can count on Social Security. People who didn’t pay into the Social Security system or who didn’t pay enough into it, as well as those in certain other situations, may be ineligible for the program’s retirement benefits. Following are...

wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. When I started teaching 15 years ago, everyone told me the same thing: “You’ll...