Personal Finance
Always Say YESS / Shutterstock.comYou have life experience, schedule flexibility, and some financial stability. You have the freedom to create the life you truly want. Whether that means traveling, investing in your future, or embracing new passions, this is your time to live fully on your own terms. You have…
DenisTangneyJr/Getty Images Key takeaways Bridge loans are short-term loans that help cover costs during transitional periods, most often if you must buy a new home before selling your old one. Like a mortgage, your home may serve as collateral for a bridge loan. Some bridge loans allow you to pledge…
Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.comFrom aviation disasters to infrastructure failures, Donald Trump repeatedly blames Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies for national crises. He argues that prioritizing diversity over merit has led to unqualified hires, weaker oversight, and decreased public safety. But do the facts support his claims, or is DEI…
Image Not AvailableIf you’ve ever struggled to cook a hard-boiled egg, science is now offering the perfect solution to your woes. A process known as “periodic cooking” promises the perfect boiled egg, with the yolk and white of the egg both ending up evenly cooked. Even better, this method of…
FS11 / Shutterstock.comFiling your taxes can be stressful enough without the added frustration of a delayed refund. Yet, millions of taxpayers unknowingly make simple mistakes that can put their money on hold for weeks—or even months. Whether it’s a small typo, missing income, or filing the wrong way, these errors…
astarot / Shutterstock.comTax time tends to look different after you retire. You might be drawing income from multiple sources: Social Security, stock dividends, a pension, 401(k) withdrawals and even interest from your savings account. You might need to report earnings from your side hustle, proceeds from a home sale or…
Financial technology has transformed how we manage money, making tasks like budgeting, investing and bill payment more efficient and transparent. Yet, there are still plenty of misconceptions about financial apps that can leave people skeptical or reluctant to adopt them. Are they really safe to use? Do they require sharing…
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.comYou want to jump into the world of remote work, but you don’t have any formal experience in any of the fields you’re interested in. Maybe you just graduated. Maybe you spent years as a caregiver. Whatever the case, you’re now googling “remote jobs no experience,” and it…
Rido / Shutterstock.comA solid financial plan doesn’t happen accidentally—it requires the right guidance, smart decisions, and a clear strategy. That’s where a financial advisor comes in. However, not all advisors take the same approach, and their recommendations should align with your unique goals. Asking the right questions can help you…
Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images The average credit card interest rate is 20.10 percent, down from a record-high 20.79 percent set on Aug. 14, 2024. Current credit card interest rates 3-month trends Variable 2/19/2025 20.09% 2/12/2025 20.10% 2/05/2025 20.13% 1/29/2025 20.12% 1/22/2025 20.14% 1/15/2025 20.15% 1/08/2025 20.15% 12/31/2024 20.27% 12/24/2024 20.30% 12/18/2024…
