Image by Lukas Rotisserie chickens have become the unofficial dinner solution for busy families everywhere. Hot, ready-to-eat, and temptingly priced, they seem like a no-brainer when you’re low on time or energy. But while they might look like a wholesome, affordable alternative to takeout, the truth simmering under those heat lamps isn’t always so savory. What’s really in that golden, juicy chicken? And how long has it been turning under the lights? Here are 10 truths about rotisserie chickens that might make you think twice before tossing one into your cart. 1. That Golden Color Isn’t Just Roasted Skin That…

Image by Omri D. Cohen Most homeowners think about locks and alarms when it comes to home security, but burglars often decide whether to target a house long before reaching the door. In fact, your front yard, driveway, and landscaping could be quietly signaling that your home is easy prey. These subtle visual cues are like a welcome mat for thieves, and the worst part is that you might not even realize you’re giving off those signals. Here are 11 yard clues that can tip off burglars and exactly how to erase them in minutes to keep your home off…

Let’s say a manufacturing company is thinking about opening a new plant. An expansion of operations can be a great idea, after all, more products mean more customers, meaning more profits. But before jumping in, the company has to ask: Will the profits from this new factory be more than the cost of setting it up? That’s where the idea of cost of capital comes in. So what is the cost of capital all about? In simple words, it’s the minimum return you need to earn on your investment to make it worth the effort and risk.  If the return is…

Dear Dave,My husband and I live in India. I’m from the States, and he was born here. When it comes to our finances, I manage our American investments, and he manages our Indian investments. Every month, we sit down with spreadsheets and go over our finances. I trust him completely, but I’d like to better understand our investments here and how they work. Should I just defer to his judgment, or should I learn to understand things a little better?Anna Dear Anna,I always tell folks to make sure they completely understand their investments and how they work. So, there’s absolutely…

Should I Sell My Mutual Fund? Recently, the stock and bond markets have taken a tumble. This extreme price volatility reminds us that investing in the financial markets requires patience and a long-time horizon. But does this market volatility mean you need to sell your mutual fund? Selling a mutual fund or ETF is a tough decision. The seesaw prices underline experts’ advice to long-term investors: Keep to your plan and stomach the troughs. Smart investing is like a long sea voyage, not a quick shoot. The answer to the question, ‘Should I sell my mutual fund – due to…

  Image Source: Unsplash Mounting mistakes in the Social Security Administration (SSA) have resulted in delays and disruptions in benefits and an uptick in the number of living beneficiaries being listed as dead. Notably, this uptick in mistakes follows Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts in staff and efforts to quickly update SSA’s computer system. Not Dead Yet Rennie Glasgow is a Social Security staffer in Schenectady, N.Y. He is also a local American Federation of Government Employees representative. He and his co-workers are not resurrectionists. However, they have been raising Social Security recipients from the dead recently. Glasgow told…

Image by PiggyBank Your credit score is like the GPA of your adult life. It quietly shapes everything—from the mortgage rate you qualify for to whether your dream apartment calls you back. So it makes sense that most of us try to follow the so-called “rules” to keep that three-digit number high. But here’s a twist: not all the credit advice you hear is gospel. In fact, some things you’ve been warned never to do might not tank your FICO score at all. These seven “credit score taboos” are often misunderstood, and depending on your financial goals, they could be…

Image by Element5 Digital The beauty industry thrives on trends, packaging, and prestige. Every year, we’re sold the idea that a higher price tag equals better results. But it’s never too late to reset your beauty routine and spending habits. The truth is that some of the most hyped-up products on the market don’t actually deliver results that justify the cost. And even more frustrating? Many of them have nearly identical counterparts tucked away in the drugstore aisle for a fraction of the price. Consumers are smarter than ever, and beauty brands know it. That’s why the marketing machine is…

Image by Sebastian Scholz When you think about home security, the living room might not be the first place you worry about. But it should be. It’s the heart of the home, the space where we unwind, entertain guests, and often keep our most valuable electronics, and it’s usually one of the first rooms an intruder targets. Fortunately, turning your living room into a high-tech stronghold doesn’t require bars on the windows or an off-putting alarm system blaring at every bump in the night. Smart-home technology has advanced rapidly, and today’s security tools blend seamlessly into your décor while quietly…

Becoming wealthy is not a fluke. I spent five years studying rich people in order to find out what they did from the moment they woke up in the morning to the moment they put their head on the pillow. In my book, Change Your Habits Change Your Life, I share ten incontrovertible truths about creating wealth that you should know if you want to be rich: Wealth Requires Daily Practice – You must read to learn every day. You must practice some marketable skill every day. Daily practice is how you grow into the person you need to be in order…