Personal Finance
Brenda Rocha – Blossom / Shutterstock.comAs a professional picker and reseller, I’m always on the lookout for unexpected items that can be flipped for cash. And after more than 25 years of rummaging through thrift stores, estate sales and flea markets, I can confirm the literal truth of the old…
didesign021 / Shutterstock.comYou find a hotel room for $149 a night, but by the time you click “Book,” taxes and a mysterious “Resort Fee” have inflated the total to $225. This is often called drip pricing — a tactic where the advertised price is stripped of mandatory fees to look…
If you’re retired, every tax deduction can make a difference, especially when you’re living on a fixed income. Americans age 65 and older may be able to claim a federal deduction of up to $6,000, but the amount depends on your income and filing status. Here’s how much a 67-year-old…
After reviewing dozens of financial tools on this site since 2009, ProjectionLab is one of the most comprehensive planning tools I’ve come across. It shows you how today’s financial decisions play out over the next 10, 20, and even 40 years, with a modern interface that makes financial planning something you actually…
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. Most people who hand out money advice never circle back to admit they were wrong. That’s how you…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersViewers considering both YouTube Premium and Peacock Premium will soon be able to get them together under one offering, thanks to a new partnership between YouTube and NBCUniversal. The companies announced July 27 that Peacock Premium and YouTube Premium will be bundled beginning in early 2027,…
Lopolo / Shutterstock.comFrugality is sometimes held up as the way to get ahead financially. After all, every penny you pinch is one that you can save (and invest) for future wealth. But sometimes those frugal habits aren’t worth it in the long run. Following are well-worn ways to legitimately save…
Jacob Lund / Shutterstock.comLearning how to make money from home starts with choosing a career path that fits your skills and interests. From there, narrowing your focus to career fields that actually offer work-from-home (WFH) jobs can make the process much easier and help you avoid endlessly scrolling through job…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersNew car prices are averaging close to $50,000, and sticker prices can trend even higher if you’re in the market for a high-powered performance car. The average price of a high-performance car in June 2026 was $137,126, according to Cox Automotive. That’s compared with an average…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsYou found the perfect place to stay for your vacation. Beachfront, great reviews, a price that felt like a steal. You paid. Then, days before your trip, the listing vanishes — because the city ordered the platform to pull it. That’s not a horror story I…
