Personal Finance
Historically high gas prices are causing American drivers to consider vehicles with better fuel economy. Trucks can be some of the thirstiest vehicles on roads when it comes to gas. Automakers have developed hybrid technology to improve the fuel efficiency of large, heavy truck models making them more powerful and…
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comWhether you’re struggling with burnout and stress in your current role or simply craving more flexibility, easy remote, work-from-home jobs probably sound like the ideal solution to your work-life balance needs. To help you find easy work-from-home jobs hiring now, we’ve outlined job titles and…
Oil prices are still high as renewed talks between President Donald Trump and Iran face challenges. The president has threatened Iran to “get moving” and said the “clock is ticking” following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. The war in Iran is now…
A few years back, my friend Tom called me on a Sunday morning. He’d just sought advice from two different financial advisors and gotten two completely different answers. “Stacy, I’m 59. I’ve got $180,000 left on a mortgage at 3.1%. I’ve also got $300,000 in a money market paying over…
Longing to get away? You might not think about it, but Costco — the same warehouse store that sells rotisserie chickens and softball-sized blueberry muffins — can also help you plan your next vacation. Even long-term members may not realize that Costco has an entire travel department. Costco Travel offers deals…
Restaurant prices keep climbing faster than your paycheck. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of food away from home rose 3.6% over the past 12 months, with full-service restaurants up 3.8%. So what are the big chains doing about it? They’re dangling something that’s been mostly gone…
I’ve concluded the main reason I can’t convince anyone in real life to FIRE is the desire for more. The moment you hit a $1 million net worth, you start dreaming of $5 million. Get to $5 million and suddenly $10 million sounds reasonable. Hit $10 million and, well, why…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Most people don’t fail at budgeting because they can’t set one up. They fail because the budget doesn’t fit their actual life, or because it’s too rigid to survive the first unexpected expense. This isn’t about building a budget; it’s…
Moviegoers, get your popcorn ready – major movie theater chains are bringing back summer deals, including $1 movies and tickets for under $2. Chains such as Regal Cinemas and Cinemark have announced plans to screen family films for 10 or 11 weeks straight at less than $2 per ticket. Additionally,…
The average cost of car insurance increases by $872 per year after an at-fault accident, according to U.S. News & World Report. That’s costly, and more than enough reason to shop around for a new policy. Money Talks Newsletter subscriber Suresh V. is experiencing that firsthand, and so asked Money…
