Is It Cheaper To Hand Wash Or Use A Dishwasher?

Stepping Into Snowbird Life | 10 Best Destinations For Snowbirds This Winter | New Love for Older Adults: Don t Make the Same Financial Mistakes Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 20, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Snowbird Life]( I have the gift of warmth for remote workers and retirees. Being a snowbird has grown in popularity and Kiplinger personal finance writer Erin Bendig has [the 10 best places to ride out the winter]( and enjoy some sun. A new place means new faces, and you might find your next relationship among the other snowbirds. There is no shortage of potential mates as almost 45% of adults over 65 are single. We have some expert advice for the senior set on [how to approach new romantic relationships with your financial well being in mind](. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. I welcome your questions and suggestions about this newsletter – you can reach me at d.levalley@futurenet.com [Have This Much Money? You May Want a Financial Advisor]( Money can't buy happiness, but research finds that if you have this much in household assets, hiring a financial advisor could help heighten your satisfaction levels. Just how much money do you need? [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] TOP STORY [] [10 Best Destinations For Snowbirds This Winter]( [10 Best Destinations For Snowbirds This Winter]( (Getty Images) One of the many benefits of retirement is the flexibility to try new places. If you are thinking about changing your scenery for the winter, [we’ve reviewed the options and have the 10 best sun soaked places to retreat](. Just keep an eye out for “zoombirds,” remote workers with the same idea to escape cold weather. [] RELATIONSHIPS [] [New Love for Older Adults: Don’t Make the Same Financial Mistakes]( [New Love for Older Adults: Don t Make the Same Financial Mistakes]( (Getty Images) The “Golden Bachelor” put the search for love later in life front and center. As I inch closer to my golden years, I’m excited to see that the next act in life can be as exciting as the previous one. Still, relationships have pitfalls at any age, and for seniors they include fixed incomes and potential health issues that may arise as the years pass. [Financial literacy expert Neale Godfrey has some sobering and useful advice for couples that meet later in life](. [A better way to invest]( Investing for you, managed by us. Automated trading, rebalancing, and dividend reinvestment, we put our technology behind every dollar you invest. Investing Involves Risk [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement] [] SAVING AT HOME [] [Dishwasher vs Washing By Hand: Which Is Cheaper?]( [Dishwasher vs Washing By Hand: Which Is Cheaper?]( (Getty Images) Doing the dishes is a daily chore you can’t avoid. I hate when dishes sit in the sink — so I've had my share of skirmishes over this chore. A dishwasher may diffuse this tension. But is the most cost effective approach hand washing or using a dishwasher? [Keep reading to compare the costs of both methods of cleaning dishes and their impact on the environmen](t. [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Working with a financial advisor can be a crucial part of retirement planning. But choosing the wrong one can wreak havoc on your investments. Here are 7 common mistakes to avoid when hiring a financial advisor so you can work towards a more comfortable retirement. 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