Personal Finance
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. In 2026, resumes are doing more work than ever and receiving less confidence in return. As hiring grows more automated, competitive, and opaque, job seekers are reshaping how they present themselves on paper. Resumes are getting longer, customization is happening faster, and…
At 42, every extra dollar has to compete for a job. Paying off $30,000 in student loans may feel like the obvious choice. But putting that money toward debt instead of retirement could reduce your long-term savings. The decision often comes down to one number that many borrowers overlook.Why the…
When Fundrise’s Innovation Fund (VCX) listed on the NYSE on March 19, 2026, its net asset value was $18.97 a share. Within days, retail investors momentarily bid the price above $400. That’s more than 20X NAV, a premium so rich it made 1999 look responsible. As a shareholder locked up…
According to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study, only 44% of U.S. adults say it’s easy to pay their bills and expenses — down from 54% in 2021 — while 26% say they spend more than they earn. Fixed shifts, long commutes and family commitments can make…
With new electric vehicle prices averaging nearly $55,000 and the federal government no longer offering $7,500 in tax credits for plug-in vehicles, at least one major automaker is confirming its plans to participate in California’s new $3,500 instant rebate program for new EV buyers in the state. Rivian, an Irvine,…
We have all been there: The bill is due tomorrow, but payday isn’t until Friday. When you are staring at a low bank balance, you don’t need investment advice for 30 years from now. You need money in your pocket today. The problem is that most “fast cash” offers are…
If you wait past your full retirement age to claim Social Security and maximize your monthly payout, you’ll be presented (either in the office or online) with a tempting option when you finally do claim: Would you like a retroactive lump sum payment? It sounds like a signing bonus. Depending…
AT&T is raising a monthly administrative fee on phone bills next month. Starting Aug. 5, the telecommunications company is raising the monthly cost of its Administrative & Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee by $1, according to the AT&T Mobility Fee Schedule on the AT&T website. The fee helps AT&T recover expenses…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies jobs as unskilled if they do not require a college degree to start. In reality, these roles may be physically demanding, require high emotional intelligence, or involve working conditions that most people avoid. Because of those demands, they sometimes pay a premium. Many…
Most homeowners view their insurance policy as a passive safety net — something they buy, file away, and only think about when disaster strikes. But an insurance contract is a two-way street. It operates on the principle of “utmost good faith,” meaning you are required to minimize risk and disclose…
