Personal Finance
Older Americans Leave $58 Billion on the Table Every Year — Here Are 15 Ways to Claim Your Share
Here’s a number that should make you angry: $58 billion. That’s how much money in benefits older Americans leave unclaimed every single year, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Food help. Drug savings. Utility assistance. Cash payments. All of it sitting there. All of it earmarked…
Target Lowers Prices on Nearly 2,000 Items. See What’s Cheaper
Shopping at Target may cost less this holiday season. On Sept. 29, the retailer said it is cutting prices on select home items, apparel and accessories, building on more than 10,000 items whose prices it lowered over the past year. What Items Are Getting Cheaper? Target said select women’s, men’s…
7 Brilliant Ways to Repurpose Your Old Toothbrushes Instead of Trashing Them
What happens to your old toothbrush when it’s ready to be put to pasture? The American Dental Association suggests replacing your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles start looking frayed. And if you’ve had a cold or the flu, the University of Arkansas for Medical…
Ethel Andrus Was Rejected by 42 Health Insurers. What Happened Next Made History
In the 1950s, the retired California educator Ethel Andrus sought affordable health insurance for retired teachers over 65. Every insurer she approached decided the risk was not worth taking. Andrus saw this as a problem to solve. By the time Medicare was signed into law in 1965, about half of all…
9 Free Career Aptitude Tests to Help You Find a Fulfilling Job
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If you’re entering the job market for the first time or considering a new direction, taking a career aptitude test is a smart way to explore your options and find a profession that suits you. These tests are invaluable because they cut…
Over Half of Americans Now Need a Side Hustle Just to Survive in 2026
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Side hustles are no longer optional for many of us. In fact, 53% of Americans with side hustles say they’d struggle to cover essential expenses without the extra income. In The Penny Hoarder’s 2026 survey, we dove into the side…
National Coffee Day 2026 Deals and Free Coffee Today on Tuesday
National Coffee Day brings a mix of free drinks and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here are some offers available today: Dunkin’: Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase through the app. Starbucks: The chain has no National Coffee Day deal listed for Tuesday…
I’m 72 With a Year Left Before RMDs. Here’s How I’m Shrinking Them Now.
At 72, you may find yourself one year away from required minimum distributions (RMDs), but that narrow window could still offer an opportunity to reduce future mandatory withdrawals. Converting part of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) to a Roth IRA or taking a voluntary…
Trump Rolls Back Federal Hiring Rules. Are Disabled Workers at Risk?
For Alicia Deal, disability advocacy is personal. Deaf and hard of hearing since childhood, Deal later learned she has ADHD and is autistic. She says she has fought for workplace accommodations such as caption phones, part-time remote work and quiet, low-lit workspaces. Her experience reflects…
Looking for an Affordable EV? Volkswagen Is Cutting Prices by $12,500
The Volkswagen ID.4, once among the few small electric SUVs competing with the Tesla Model Y, is set to be replaced by the upcoming ID. Tiguan EV, according to Car and Driver. That transition has opened the door to discounts on remaining ID.4 inventory. Volkswagen Is Offering ID.4 Discounts…