Personal Finance
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a shift is underway. In recent years, the Department of Labor’s Women…
Some lessons kids just don’t learn in a school curriculum. That’s how Sarah Mann feels. For the past four years, Mann has taken her three children, now 16, 14 and 12, out of school for major trips around the world, believing travel plays an important role in raising smart, well-rounded…
I drove the South Korean Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV for a week for USA TODAY Cars. I was a fan of the previous Kona generation, and the 2024 model year redesign makes it even more appealing, modernizing its exterior and adding great standard tech. I was surprised by how sophisticated…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsAdvertising 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. Trusting someone with your life savings is stressful. Realizing the professional you hired might be taking advantage of…
Hryshchyshen Serhii / Shutterstock.comSometimes, when you’re in the midst of a job search and you’ve been giving it your all, despite your best efforts, you just can’t find a job. As a result, you may find yourself feeling defeated and thinking, “That’s it. I can’t find a job.” Not seeing…
A car insurance quote is a risk assessment. Your personal information and coverage requirements help set the price and become the application the insurer relies on. If you supply incorrect information, a problem may surface when you file a claim and the insurer looks more closely. You can save up…
Our fridge door is full of jars and bottles, some of which look odd. For example, the contents of a spicy brown mustard bottle may seem pale and grainy, or there might be a jar of brine without any pickles. A small jar of homemade jam looks all but empty;…
The golden arches and neon signs of the fast-food industry are more than just landmarks — they are architectural evidence of a national habit that shows no sign of slowing. Despite decades of public health warnings and the rising cost of a “value” meal, roughly one in three Americans eats…
Three iconic snack aisle staples are now available as chocolate bars. Little Debbie has teamed up with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés to bring three of its most popular snacks to life as gourmet chocolate bars. The chocolate bars are $12 each and are available online on Compartés’ website for a…
With only 10 years left until retirement, missing your employer’s 401(k) match can leave a sizable hole in your savings. If your employer offers a 4% match and you fail to claim it, you could give up almost $45,000 by retirement. That amount includes both missed contributions and investment growth…
