Category: saving

Standard Time Giving Way to Daylight Saving in Most of US

WASHINGTON—Standard time comes to an end in most parts of the United States this weekend. You’ll lose an hour of sleep for one night but gain more daylight in the evening in the months ahead. The transition to daylight saving time is official at 2 a.m. local time Sunday across much of the country. Then…


Former NFL Player Recovers After Saving His Children From Drowning

PENSACOLA, Fla.—A former NFL running back said he’s on the road to recovery after he nearly died while saving his two children from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle. Peyton Hillis issued a statement on Twitter, thanking those who helped him following the Jan. 4 incident on Pensacola Beach. He was…


US Congress Split on Making Daylight-Saving Time Permanent

WASHINGTON—A push in the U.S. Congress to make daylight-saving time permanent, which was unanimously passed by the Senate earlier this year, has stalled in the House, with a key lawmaker telling Reuters they have been unable to reach consensus. In March, the Senate voted to put a stop next year to the twice-annual changing of…


It’s That Time: Daylight Saving Time Out, Standard Time In

WASHINGTON—A transition is coming across most of the United States, and it has nothing to do with the election. Daylight saving time is out, standard time is in this weekend. Standard time begins at 2 a.m. local time Sunday and lasts until March 12. Relish the chance to catch up on sleep and remember to…


More Americans Withdrawing From Savings, Putting Away Less Money: Ipsos Poll

The cost-of-living crisis has become entrenched in the U.S. economy, and an elevated Consumer Price Index (CPI) might linger longer than officials had anticipated. As a result, rampant inflation is altering the savings habits of Americans as they attempt to endure monthly price hikes at the supermarket or on their utility bills. According to the…


5 Tips to Make Your Money Last for the Rest of Your Life

No one likes to think about the end, but when it comes to money, it’s important to plan for retirement with a long-term mindset. Making your money last is something that all retirees and those planning for retirement have to think about. After all, no one wants to run out of money before they die….


How to Balance Competing Savings Goals

Saving money sounds straightforward—set cash aside for a future purpose—but in reality, people often face competing savings priorities. We want it all: the travel, the house, the flush savings account. So how do we figure out which savings goals to put first, especially when we’re working toward so many things at once? “You’re also still…


10 Ways to Save When You Live With a Super-Spender

Financial management can be intimidating and strenuous. Now, just imagine trying to do this with someone else. But, it’s a reality for couples who are balancing each other’s wants and needs, as well as shared goals. Things can get even tricky and more stressful, however, one you’re living with a super-spender. It’s easy to envision why…


12 Expenses Successful People Don’t Waste Time or Money on

By Charlene Oldham People have struck it rich by launching social media startups, inspiring wildly successful crowdfunding campaigns, and writing wizard-themed best-selling books. But most successful people have far more boring backstories of accumulating wealth through savvy spending and smart saving strategies. Aside from the occasional indulgence, most financially successful people keep a close eye on…


Mom Teaches Infant Water Survival Skills After Losing Son in A Drowning Accident

One mother is teaching her baby girl a life saving skill after suffering a tragedy. …