(BPT) - The rising cost of goods and services across the U.S. has many Americans feeling financial stress. While you can't directly influence the inflation rate, you can find ways to reduce your spending on things like insurance, groceries, your phone, gas and streaming services. Check out these five money-saving strategies that can help you beat inflation. 1. Shop around for the best insurance deals When was the last time you shopped around for car, renters' and home insurance? If it's been a while, carve out time to search for a better deal. Most importantly, don't settle for the first quote ..read more

(BPT) - This World Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day, a global awareness and education event observed annually on June 1, the HypoPARAthyroidism Association (HPA) is calling for urgent change within the hypoPARAthyroidism (hypoPARA) community. Through educational and advocacy initiatives, we are committed to increasing the understanding of this rare disease, its management and its impact on patients and their families, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. What is hypoPARA? HypoPARA is a rare endocrine disease in which insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) lead to lower-tha ..read more

Olivier Le Moal // Shutterstock If you have a leased car, you might be wondering if it's possible to sell it. According to CarGurus, the answer is yes, and there are several methods you can employ. What's more, if you're looking to move on from a vehicle before its lease term is up, you don't have to break the lease (and pay the fees) to do it. Instead, you can return the leased vehicle to a dealership, sell it privately, or transfer the lease to a third party. Should I Sell My Leased Car? Deciding if it's wise to sell your leased car depends on how much equity you have in the vehicle. Here's ..read more

Andrey_Popov // Shutterstock In 2023, the median income for all full-time wage and salary workers in the United States was $58,019, but this number varied significantly based on age. Median income more accurately measures the typical income level for an area than average income. Examining median income is a better way to discern the economic realities of earning, saving, investing and retirement for different age groups in the U.S. To shed light on these differences, MoneyGeek analyzed data from the Census Bureau's One-Year American Community Survey and Labor Force Statistics from the U.S. Bu ..read more

(BPT) - Couples yearning to start a family often face numerous challenges, including financial worries, health concerns and fears about potential problems during pregnancy and birth. One significant challenge that many couples may not anticipate is infertility. According to a recent survey, 77% of U.S. women aged 25-34 who have been trying to conceive over the last 12 months did not think about their ability to get pregnant until after they decided to try to conceive. In the survey that was commissioned by First Response in collaboration with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, a ma ..read more

Teo Tarras // Shutterstock First off, this guide is not just about lifespan. These tips can improve your energy, happiness, productivity, and much more than just how long you live. This cheat sheet is designed to be short and jam-packed with science-based tips to improve your longevity. Guava Health will focus exclusively on results of modern science. For each tip in the guide, a reasonable longevity improvement is identified that an average person might be able to attain, ranging from 7% to 66%. The percentage benefit is derived from the hazard ratios in the studies, and the corresponding Sc ..read more

lazyllama // Shutterstock The first Pride events date back to June 1970, when people gathered in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Since then, Pride events have become annual occasions for the queer community to come together — and they continue to expand and grow in numbers each year.  Pride events aren't just great for celebrants; they're great for host cities as well — at least judging by Lyft data, which shows a remarkable increase in ride activity during Pride parades. In the chart below, you can see ..read more

JHVEPhoto // Shutterstock U.S. drivers spend more time on the road than motorists in other parts of the world. In 2022, Americans consumed over 184 billion gallons of motor fuel, but that number was not evenly distributed across all states. Drivers in some states pump thousands of gallons of gas more into their vehicles each year than those in others, and some states see dramatically less fuel use at the pump relative to their driving population. There are many reasons why some drivers use more gas than others. One of them is that some states have access to more options for residents to get a ..read more

Amy Kerkemeyer // Shutterstock As temperatures rise across the country this summer, Americans will seek out ways to cool off. In the past, many would have flocked to public pools. However, the modern-day shortage of community pools means many don't have access—in some parts of the country more than others. Swimply used 2023 data compiled by Trust for Public Land to map the concentration of public swimming pools per capita. Swimming pools only include those managed by public agencies and do not include wading pools or splash pads, which are tracked separately. The data is self-reported by thes ..read more

(BPT) - While you probably know your deck needs waterproofing, did you know many other materials outside your home like concrete, masonry and fabrics also need protection? To help keep exterior parts of your home in good condition, waterproofing is key. Here are tips from the experts at Thompson's WaterSeal to help safeguard your home. 1. Maintain exterior wood Whether for your deck, fencing or siding, wood sealer provides durable protection from water and sun damage. When wood absorbs water, it swells, and as it dries, it contracts. Repeated cycles of expansion and contraction cause small cra ..read more