Personal Finance
If you’ve kept your car long enough to watch the factory warranty expire, you’ve probably had to decide whether an extended warranty plan is worth it. An extended car warranty is a contract with a dealership or a third-party provider that covers certain repairs once factory coverage ends. Whether it’s…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. A few years ago, I had a conversation with a fellow real estate investor about his rental properties. He had bought multiple apartments in three locations and was happy with them all. They were returning good yields, and values…
Minivans may not be the most popular vehicle segment in America, but they fill an important niche for drivers who want more cabin space than other vehicles provide. Automakers have modernized them with standard hybrid powertrains and useful features. These 2026 and 2027 minivans stand out for versatility, adjustable seating…
Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB / Shutterstock.comIf there’s one job that consistently needs people, it’s substitute teaching. A quick Google search for “substitute teacher” will result in ads offering flexible hours and “no experience necessary” to help fill the gaps in your local school system. Teacher shortages play heavily into the need for…
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.comLike it or not, some fees are unavoidable. But others are excessive, egregious and just plain obnoxious. You certainly don’t have to like them — and you don’t have to pay them either. Here’s a look at fees you should never need to pay. Read the full…
You need to pay a bill. A utility, a phone company, maybe a toll you forgot about. So you do what everybody does — type the company’s name into Google, hit search, and click the first result that looks official. That instinct just cost one company $2.1 million. On Aug.…
SrideeStudio / Shutterstock.comGrocery shopping can be frustrating, especially if you love fresh produce and other perishables. Certain foods — for instance, bananas and bread — have a brief shelf life. So, you’re forced to buy in smaller portions. But with food that’s more perishable, you can use simple tricks to…
536126146 / Shutterstock.comHigher education is a wonderful thing, but the price can be very steep. The College Board reports that tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year averaged $11,950 at public four-year, in-state institutions and averaged $45,000 at private, nonprofit four-year schools. But here and there throughout the country…
Use your vacations to your benefit — beyond a break from day-to-day life. Many hotels will reward you for your stay, and a recent analysis by WalletHub can help narrow down your search for the loyalty program with the biggest payoff. Choice Privileges came out on top, offering up to…
Looking for your next job? Washington, D.C., may be one of the best places in the country to start, according to a new Indeed ranking. The job search platform ranked the D.C. area No. 2 on its list of the best cities for work, behind only Boston. “This area may…
