Personal Finance
Your credit card is the most useful piece of plastic in your wallet — until it isn’t. In the right hands, it’s fraud protection, rewards, and a 21-day interest-free loan. In the wrong situation, it’s a debt trap, a scam funnel, and an instant 30% annual percentage rate (APR). I’ve…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. For many workers, finding a job is no longer a short-term process—it’s becoming a prolonged and increasingly competitive effort. According to recent job search statistics from the Monster Research Institute, 1 in 4 job seekers say they’ve been searching for more than…
While gas prices continue to rise amid the Iran war, Texas is among the states with the lowest prices for a gallon of regular fuel, according to AAA. The price for a gallon of gas in Texas is $4.092 as of Thursday, May 21, according to AAA, which is well…
Spring brings budding blooms, warm breezes and an endless line of tiny black ants who love to peter into your home and scrounge for all those crusty crumbs you didn’t even know were hiding behind your trash can. Awesome. But you don’t need to live surrounded by ants, roaches and…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Hands-on jobs can offer a mix of physical activity, practical problem-solving, creativity, and real-world impact. Whether you want a skilled trade, a healthcare role, or a creative career, hands-on jobs provide opportunities for strong pay, career growth, and entry paths that don’t…
There aren’t enough homes for sale. Existing homeowners have self-imposed golden handcuffs in the form of 3% mortgage rates, and they aren’t in a hurry to move. We keep hearing that the U.S. needs more housing inventory, which is true, but that lament is geographic. In fact, some markets are…
Is your store spying on you in order to change the price of what you might buy? Surveillance pricing — or the practice of using shoppers’ personal data to alter prices — is a controversial topic. Opponents say surveillance pricing is unfair, and shoppers don’t want to pay different and…
Americans awaiting a three-day weekend and Memorial Day road trips will pay more for gas than they have in four years, but a record number still plan to travel domestically for the holiday. About 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home between May 21 and May…
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate A split decision for home equity rates this week. In its fifth straight week of gains, the $30,000 home equity line of credit jumped two basis points to 7.41%, close to its highest level this year, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders. Meanwhile, the…
While obtaining coverage past age 75 comes with challenges, including higher premiums and more limited options, several types of policies remain available that are specifically designed for older adults. Taking advantage of these options can provide much-needed protection from financial burden for your family during an already difficult time, or…
