Personal Finance
I’ve owned multiple houses and a fair amount of rental property in my lifetime, so I’ve been swinging hammers and slinging paint and fixing toilets for a long time: nearly 50 years. In that time, I’ve made just about every DIY mistake in the book — some of them more…
For high earners who’ve already maxed out their 401(k) and Roth IRA contributions, the mega backdoor Roth offers a rare opportunity to push tens of thousands of additional dollars into tax-free retirement savings each year. In 2026, the strategy allows eligible savers to contribute up to the overall 401(k) limit…
Getting a mortgage can be complicated and full of surprises. Ali and Josh Lupo would know: They’ve gone through the process nine times. In 2018, the husband and wife held jobs as social workers and owed a whopping $100,000 in student loans, car loans and credit card debt. After being…
Happy 2026 National Burger Day to all who celebrate — and really, don’t we all celebrate burgers every day of the year, especially on Thursday, May 28? Here’s a partial list of chains offering free or discounted burgers on Thursday, May 28: Carl’s Jr. If you’re a rewards member, you…
A beloved Texas chain is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a week of discounted burgers. In celebration of the iconic American favorite, Dairy Queen is offering fans $1 off any Signature Stackburger all week long — that’s from May 25 to May 31. The only catch is that the limited-time…
Lots of folks think they know which class they belong to. They’re usually wrong. A 2024 Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans self-identify as middle or upper-middle class. Run the actual numbers, though, and a big chunk of that group is off — they’re either richer or poorer than…
Walk into a Costco, and the clothing section barely looks like a clothing section. No mannequins. No mood lighting. No salespeople hovering to ask your size. Just displays piled high with T-shirts, jeans, and pajamas. Don’t let the bare-bones presentation fool you. Costco sold roughly $9.7 billion in apparel in…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Data from Monster’s 2026 State of Workplace Mental Health Report shows that 59% of workers say their job negatively impacts their mental health at least monthly. Nearly half report burnout, and 70% say they feel pressure to appear “okay” at work even…
If you have a car you care for, then you are no stranger to auto parts stores. Whether you choose to shop at Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone or O’Reilly Auto Parts, they have products for many makes and models. While the prices can vary, there are some free services that…
Retirement does not end your tax bill. It changes where taxes come from, when they are triggered and how much control you have over them. Instead of wages and payroll withholding, retirees may rely on Social Security, pensions, traditional IRA or 401(k) withdrawals, taxable investment income, capital gains and required…
