Noise can be a health concern even when you’re not awake to hear it. The auditory system doesn’t shut off while you sleep and loud noises can cause spikes in blood pressure, even if they don’t wake you up. Solutions include wearing earplugs or noise-canceling earphones, or using white noise from a fan or smartphone app to smooth your way to better sleep. Source Link
Creating a retirement budget can be like buying a car -- before you settle on one it’s a good idea to take a test drive. Estimate retirement income, list expenses, factor in big lifestyle changes like downsizing your home and set up a spending plan. Then, try living on your budget for a few months before retirement to see if it works for you. Source Link
Many of today’s cars use synthetic oil, but does that mean you can drop the “once every 3,000 miles” oil change schedule? Probably, but manufacturer recommendations can range from 6,000 to 16,000 miles and vehicles driven in extreme hot or cold weather or on dusty roads need an oil change more often. For most vehicles 7,500 to 10,000 miles is a good range between synthetic oil changes. Source Link
