Personal Finance
Elnur / Shutterstock.comMake this the year you make changes to your bad spending habits and have a positive impact on your household budget. It’s easier than you think. Check this list of tips for smart spending and pick a few money-saving strategies to try. Definitely do not adopt them all…
Key takeaways Interest checking accounts pay interest on your balance, unlike traditional checking accounts that typically earn nothing. These accounts often require higher minimum balances or specific requirements like direct deposits to earn the advertised rates. Average monthly fees are higher ($15.45) than regular checking accounts, but you can often…
Gold has long been a popular way to invest, and the shiny yellow metal has delivered periods of attractive returns, especially during times of economic stress. Gold’s ability to act as a store of value is well known, but it’s also gone through periods — even decades — where the…
Social Security is a key source of income for millions of retirees. And knowing what the average Social Security check looks like at age 66 can help you plan more effectively. For those born before 1960, their full retirement age (FRA) is between 66 and 67. While those born after…
Key Takeaways Mobile check deposit lets you deposit checks by taking photos with your smartphone instead of visiting a bank branch or ATM. Most major banks offer this feature through their mobile apps, including Chase, Bank of America and Capital One. Banks typically set daily or monthly limits on mobile…
Coyz0 / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. PayPal has opened the floodgates to let U.S. merchants accept over 100 different cryptocurrencies, a list that includes everything from…
Winning the lottery is life-changing. Of course, odds are you won’t — the chance of hitting a Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292 million. For context, your odds of being struck by lightning over a lifetime are about 1 in 15,000. But if you are lucky enough to catch lightning in…
TeodorLazarev / Shutterstock.comSocial Security is moving fast these days, and if you’re anywhere near retirement age, you’ll want to pay attention. The system that millions rely on for monthly income is shifting in ways that could directly affect your wallet. Some changes are already here, while others are barreling down…
If you’ve ever read through your policy, you’ll typically see several kinds of coverage listed. One of these is hazard insurance, which just covers damage to the physical structure of your home. The rest of your home insurance policy provides coverage for things like your personal property and liability. You…
Antonio Guillem / Shutterstock.comHow do neurodivergent professionals really experience today’s workplace? Zety’s Neurodivergence in the Workplace Report—based on a May 2025 survey of nearly 900 neurodivergent U.S. workers—pulls back the curtain on how hiring practices, workplace culture, and performance expectations often create unspoken hurdles. While neurodivergent individuals bring invaluable skills…
