Personal Finance
You know what’s coming this Memorial Day weekend. The “60% Off!” banners. The “Original: $299, Now: $129!” stickers. The countdown timers screaming that the deal ends Monday. Most of it is a lie. I’ve been doing this for more than 40 years, and I’ve watched retailers turn the fake sale…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Companies across industries and experience levels are hiring for remote, part-time jobs, making it possible to work from home without committing to full-time hours. Part-time remote jobs are roles that let you work from home for fewer than full-time hours, often with…
visualspace/Getty Images: Illustration by Grant Crowder/Bankrate Key takeaways Most real estate agents get paid a commission from each sale they close, rather than a regular salary. The commission is typically a percentage of the home’s final sale price, so they make more on higher-priced homes. Rates can be negotiated, but…
$774Avg. Annual Savings 88%Success Rate 1M+Appeals Filed $0Upfront Cost I’ve owned my home for years and paid my property tax bill every time without a second thought. Then a 2026 survey revealed that 74% of homeowners have never pushed back — and 57% didn’t even know they could. That was…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Remote work has become a defining feature of the modern job market, offering flexibility, autonomy, and better work-life balance. In response to this shift, more companies now offer fully remote or hybrid roles across industries and experience levels. As professionals search for…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. When an interviewer asks, “How would you describe yourself?,” they’re throwing you a softball. Learn how to describe yourself in an interview so you don’t strike out from the start. Read on to learn how to describe yourself in an interview and…
Your basement feels damp after heavy rain. A branch scraped your roof during last week’s storm. A bathroom flood stains the ceiling downstairs. Your instinct may be to call your insurer and ask if the damage is covered. Stop right there. Even simple questions may be logged in ways that…
Illustration by Clay Laucella/Bankrate Breaking into the Los Angeles housing market is a challenge. But Benny To, 32-year-old in public relations, found a savvy way to achieve his financial goal by purchasing a multifamily property and renting out one of the units. There was just one catch — it was…
I’ve been playing poker for over 25 years, and I still love the game. Every time I sit down at a table, it feels like a time warp. Three hours can pass in the blink of an eye. The cards, the psychology, the rhythm of betting, and the social interaction…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. A career change at 50 often means finding work with better pay, flexibility, stability, or long-term sustainability. Good career change options at 50 include consulting, bookkeeping, project coordination, real estate, teaching, and healthcare support roles. This guide covers career ideas, jobs you…
