Personal Finance
Winning the lottery is often framed as an instant solution to financial stress, erasing debt, unlocking freedom, and guaranteeing lifelong security. In reality, sudden wealth may expose weaknesses rather than fix them. No matter the millions involved, the pressure, attention, and decisions that follow can overwhelm any financial advantage. The…
Tada Images / Shutterstock.comWho among us hasn’t enjoyed a good chunk of the day wandering the racks of a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls? Although discount department stores are in fact a big business in the United States, U.S. Census Bureau data going back to 1992 shows a peak in discount…
It’s a new month, and we’re midway through spring cleaning season. Is it time to refresh your finances? Spring-cleaning your budget, expenses and debts sounds daunting. No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement. But what…
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Living in San Francisco since 2001 is a surreal experience. I arrived a year after the dotcom bubble burst, and the city felt desolate, especially downtown where Credit Suisse was headquartered at 201 Howard Street. I was coming from New York City, which felt vibrant at all hours, including at…
Matthew Hall is trying to stretch his grocery budget and save up to replace his aging car amid rising food prices and overall inflation. Hall regularly uses an app called Too Good to Go to find steep discounts on food. Hall and other shoppers are using these services, which connect…
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School is almost out for teenagers across the country, and those hoping to land a summer job may have a tough time finding one. Last summer, teen hiring fell to its lowest level in nearly eight decades of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and forecasters predict it could be even…
New Africa / Shutterstock.comExploring estate sales has been one of my favorite summertime activities for more than 20 years. For this professional picker, roaming through old houses with the possibility of hidden treasure around every corner is a thrill like no other. But in a world of big-box stores and…
A micro retirement is an intentional, extended career break taken mid-career rather than waiting until traditional retirement age. Unlike standard vacation time, these breaks typically last from a few weeks to a year, are usually unpaid, and are self-funded and self-directed rather than provided by an employer. Micro retirements can…
