If you're into investing, there's a good chance you've heard of bitcoin and other so-called cryptocurrencies. Investing in and safely storing bitcoins and other crypto coins can be intimidating, especially if you're not tech-savvy. However, with the right crypto wallets, or bitcoin wallet as they are sometimes called, trading coins is easy and generally safe. The total … [Read more...] about What in the world is a crypto wallet?
A credit card doesn’t count as an emergency fund
Financial planners recommend building an emergency fund that can pay for major repairs and also cover necessary bills, such as rent, should you become unemployed or suffer an emergency. A good rule of thumb is to have an emergency fund that covers living expenses for at least six months. Unfortunately, some folks lack such a fund and instead rely on credit lines. Even if … [Read more...] about A credit card doesn’t count as an emergency fund
COVID-19 relief may leave some with tax bills
Each year, millions of people receive unemployment benefits. And each month, billions are paid out in benefits. Yet many folks fail to realize that they're required to pay taxes on unemployment benefits, as the federal government and many states consider it taxable income.The tax bills, both from the individual and government's perspective, are no small matter. In September … [Read more...] about COVID-19 relief may leave some with tax bills
Warm up with picadillo and fried plantains
Picadillo is a classic comfort food across Latin America, the Caribbean and the Philippines, and on a cold winter night, a hot bowl of this fragrant beef stew makes a fantastic meal that everyone will enjoy.Ingredients are easy to find, the prep is simple, it reheats well and tastes even better the next day. Sweet fried plantain slices are a perfect … [Read more...] about Warm up with picadillo and fried plantains
Walmart stocks up on this odd item before a storm
Storm's coming. We must run to the grocery store and stock up like it is the end of the world. Water. Bread. Pop-Tarts. Pop-Tarts? Oh, yeah. Pop-Tarts are big during storms, particularly strawberry Pop-Tarts.Walmart discovered early on that when a storm threatens, the sale of Pop-Tarts increases seven times the normal sales rate.According to the Reader's Digest, Walmart … [Read more...] about Walmart stocks up on this odd item before a storm