Personal Finance
Fried chicken is among Americans’ favorite foods, and the dish is celebrated Monday, July 6, on National Fried Chicken Day. Like many made-up holidays, there’s no origin for July 6 being designated as a day devoted to fried chicken, according to the National Day Calendar site. But the fact is…
The sales pitch is almost irresistible: Hand over a lump sum and you will get a monthly check for life. After decades of saving, that guarantee can sound like a simple solution for retirement. What the pitch often leaves out is how much you have to give up in exchange.What…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. In the 13 years since FlexJobs began ranking the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs, there have been countless changes in how companies approach remote work. In 2020, remote work became a necessity for people and companies everywhere. Since then,…
I thought I was doing everything right. I paid my bills on time, saved a little, and didn’t buy fancy cars. But when I finally sat down to look at my retirement numbers, I felt a knot in my stomach. I was bleeding cash without even knowing it. It wasn’t…
If you want a greater chance of building more wealth than the average person, live in one of the most expensive cities in the world. These cities are expensive for a reason. They contain the most valuable companies, the richest people, the most capital, and the best universities on the…
The modern gig economy often feels like a trap for introverts. The most popular suggestions — driving strangers around in your car, delivering hot food or answering customer service calls — require a level of social battery that can leave you exhausted. But you don’t need to be a social…
It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. You grab a rotisserie chicken and a carton of eggs. The price tag on the shelf isn’t a piece of paper anymore; it’s a small digital screen. You probably check the price, toss the item in your cart and keep moving. But here’s the…
A few years ago, I was all set to buy a used car. The price was agreed upon, and I was out on a final test drive when I asked the salesman one simple question: Is that the out-the-door price? “Sure,” he said. Except for the $1,000 dealer fee. And…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. The professions with the highest divorce rates cluster heavily in healthcare support, transportation, service, and shift-based labor roles. The lowest rates are concentrated in technical, scientific, and professional occupations, such as actuarial science, software development, medicine, and pharmacy. While a career choice…
You’re reading something on your phone when the screen suddenly goes dark. An ad has swallowed the whole page. You hunt for the little “X” to close it — and there isn’t one. Not yet, anyway. So you wait. Five seconds. Ten. Finally the close button shows up, usually tucked…
