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2 days ago | 
investopedia.com | Greg Daugherty
San Diego, Calif., has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most desirable retirement destinations in the United States. Unfortunately, it is also among the country's most expensive places to retire, according to new research from Travel + Leisure and Investopedia. We examined property prices, state and local taxes, and the overall cost of living-as well as the many factors that make San Diego appealing despite the big price tag.
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1 week ago | 
investopedia.com | Greg Daugherty
You work for your money-and whatever you have left after paying the bills each month should work for you. Unfortunately, far too many of us just let our savings degrade. Not only do we earn next to no interest on them, but we allow inflation to erode their value year after year. Here are some smarter alternatives.
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1 week ago | 
investopedia.com | Greg Daugherty
If you've inherited some money-even if it isn't a lot-congratulations! You could just go out and spend it, of course. Or you could invest it in something more meaningful to you. Before doing anything with the money, give yourself a little time to regroup. Inheriting money -even a modest sum-can bring up emotional decisions, especially if it came from someone close to you. Taking a pause can help you make choices that align with your long-term goals.
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1 week ago | 
history.com | Greg Daugherty
What is the origin of the smoke signal? The smoke signal is the result of burning the cardinals’ paper ballots in a stove after they have been counted. The tradition of burning the ballots dates back to at least the year 1417—and probably well before then, according to historian Frederic J. Baumgartner. The use of white smoke to herald a new pope is a far more recent innovation.
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2 weeks ago | 
history.com | Greg Daugherty
“Like so many things about the Vietnam War, it’s not exactly what it seems,” Van Es wrote in a 2005 remembrance for The New York Times.
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4 weeks ago | 
history.com | Greg Daugherty |Steven M. Gillon
He was seated by a side window as their spacecraft emerged from behind the moon on its fourth orbit. The earth now became visible, appearing to rise over the crater-pocked surface of the moon, like a bright blue-and-white marble hovering in the stark black vastness of space. An on-board recording caught his reaction: “Oh my God, look at that picture over there! There's the Earth comin’ up.
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4 weeks ago | 
smithsonianmag.com | Greg Daugherty
1925 marked the peak of the Florida land boom. But false advertising and natural disasters thwarted many settlers’ visions of striking it rich in the land of sunshine In the early 1920s, tens of thousands of people across the United States, many of whom had never set foot in Florida, made down payments on unbuilt lots in the Sunshine State, lured in by fanciful brochures and fast-talking salespeople.
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1 month ago | 
smithsonianmag.com | Greg Daugherty
Rescuers only recovered the bodies of 337 of the 1,500-plus passengers and crew who died in the disaster. Around one-third of these corpses were buried at sea When the RMS Titanic sank on the night of April 14-15, 1912, some 1,500 men, women and children lost their lives.
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1 month ago | 
investopedia.com | Greg Daugherty
Pooled employer plans (PEPs) are the latest addition to American workers' retirement savings options menu. They were created by the SECURE Act in 2019 and enhanced by SECURE 2.0 in 2022. However, while these plans have been around for several years, employers have been slow to adopt them. Whether you're an employer or employee, the article explains what PEPs are, with five important things to know about them. What Is a Pooled Employer Plan?
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1 month ago | 
investopedia.com | Greg Daugherty
Sebring, Florida, a small city in the center of the state about 90 miles south of Orlando, stands out as an affordable and attractive retirement destination. With a population of under 12,000 residents, Sebring offers a relatively low cost of living, small-town charm, a relaxed lifestyle, and a rich history. It also serves as the county seat of Highlands County.
