Personal Finance
From Resumes to Salary Negotiations, Here’s How Gen Z Workers Rely on Parents
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. Gen Z is entering the workforce in a job market defined by uncertainty, rapid change, and higher expectations for how quickly early-career employees should perform. Many are meeting that challenge with a new kind of support system: their…
Trader Joe’s Is Bringing Back Its Halloween Mini Tote Bags
A new, spooky Trader Joe’s mini tote bag will soon be available in stores nationwide. The company says it is set to have its Halloween totes in stores beginning Sept. 30. The bags, called “Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Totes,” will be available in black, green, purple and orange. When the Halloween…
I’m 65 With $900k and No Pension. Here’s the Monthly Income That Actually Lasts 30 Years.
If you’re 65 with $900,000 and no pension, the income your portfolio can provide depends on how much you withdraw and the number of years your savings need to last. Taking too large a withdrawal early in retirement could increase the risk of running short later, while spending too little may…
Sandbagging As A Way Of Life To Build Greater Wealth
The other day I made $10 winning a set of tennis at a public park. It was a funny situation because I didn’t set out to make money playing tennis. It just happened. I was hitting with my long-time buddy, Richard, next to a young man and a couple of regulars. We asked them if
2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Is Affordable, Efficient and Fun to Drive
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is a subcompact SUV that combines strong fuel efficiency with useful cargo space and standard all-wheel drive. After a week behind the wheel, here’s what it’s like to drive and who this hybrid SUV may suit. What Stands Out About the Crosstrek Hybrid? Subaru’s…
Burger King Responds to Customer Outcry Over ‘Nugget-Sized’ Bag
Burger King’s “Le Nugguette” micro bags are selling like hotcakes, disgruntling customers in the process. Daily drops of a limited-edition, “nugget-sized” handbag to celebrate BK’s new and improved chicken nuggets and updated sauces have piqued many customers’ interest — and drawn the ire of…
How to Skip the Grocery Store Aisles (and Hefty Delivery Fees)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. After a long day, navigating crowded grocery aisles isn’t always appealing. Delivery is convenient, but fees and tips can add up quickly. Grocery pickup offers a middle ground: you order online and pick up curbside — often for free…
18 Free or Cheap Activities for Seniors on a Tight Budget
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com When I told Tony Brooks, activist and advocate at ADAPT Philadelphia, that I was writing a story about free and cheap activities for seniors, he let out a laugh. “You mean like adult day care?” ADAPT is a disability advocacy group that explicitly includes seniors…
How This DIY Garage Helps Drivers Save Money on Car Repairs
A group of women crouched under a vehicle lift inside the Momentum Motorsports garage, watching as thick, dark motor oil streamed from an older model Toyota RAV4 into a drain pan. Some took notes on their phones while others looked intently at the SUV’s undercarriage as the group learned a new…
6 Ways Stores Are Quietly Making It Harder to Get Your Money Back
You bought something online. It didn’t fit, didn’t work, or just wasn’t right. So you box it up, ship it back, and wait for your refund — only to find the store kept a chunk of your money. If that’s happened to you lately, you’re not imagining it. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that