Personal Finance
Domino’s Is Giving You Free Pizza If You Eat Somewhere Else
Domino’s is seeking a fresh slice of the fast-food industry pie with a newly announced free pizza giveaway. The pizza chain is giving away up to $1 million worth of free pizzas in honor of the launch of its new domino-shaped pizza. But there’s a twist: The freebies are only available for customers…
8 Ways a Bike Saves You Thousands a Year — and How Washington Just Put That at Risk
I rarely start my car. Most days I get where I’m going on two wheels and a little sweat. I ride my bike primarily for fun and exercise, but it’s also the cheapest transportation I’ve ever owned. And after 35 years of writing about money, cheap gets my attention. So does this: Washington is now
Dairy Queen’s Fall Menu Is Here. See the New Treats You Can Try
While other coffee shops and food chains are releasing their versions of pumpkin spice lattes, Dairy Queen is bringing something different this season. On Monday, Aug. 31, Dairy Queen unveiled its new fall menu, which includes fall-inspired treats and coffee. While you will see the Pumpkin Pie…
10 Companies With Great Benefits for Working Parents (Including Childcare)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Adobe, Dow Jones, and USAA are just a few companies known to offer childcare assistance and meaningful benefits for working parents. As childcare costs continue to rise and schedules grow more complex, family-focused benefits can play a…
Olive Garden Brings Back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Promotion
A popular promotion has returned to Olive Garden. The Italian restaurant chain’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl deal returns nationwide beginning Monday, Aug. 31, and will run through Nov. 22, the company said in a news release. The deal allows diners to get all-you-can-eat pasta, plus unlimited soup or…
The Sad Reason People Go Private, And It’s Not Status
In April 2026, I gave up my private sports club membership. The stock market was correcting again due to the war in Iran, oil and inflation had shot up, and I figured it was time to cut expenses and simplify. The membership was $185 a month. On top of that I paid $25 per guest
If You’re Buying a House Soon, One Line in Your Agent’s Contract Could Cost You $13,000
When the real estate industry got hauled into court over how sales commissions were set, I was happy. Finally, buyers and sellers could negotiate what they pay their agents instead of swallowing one bloated fee baked into every deal. That was the promise of the National Association of Realtors’…
See Where Americans Prefer to Set Their AC and What Experts Say
While the hottest days of summer appear to be largely behind, a heat dome that roiled the West appears to be aiming for the Mississippi Valley, the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast, heading into Labor Day weekend, according to forecasters. AccuWeather forecasts that daytime highs in those regions…
Back-to-School Shopping Gets Expensive. Here’s How Families Can Save
Back-to-school shopping can add up quickly. Between school supplies, clothes, backpacks, calculators and electronics, families often spend hundreds of dollars before the first day of class. The good news is that a little planning can help stretch your budget and make shopping less stressful…
Ranking the 4 Best New Family SUVs I’ve Tested in 2026
I’ve tested dozens of cars in the last few months, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, minivans and even a cargo van. Some models stood out more than others, and I was able to narrow down the four best new family SUVs for 2026 based on criteria such as value, cabin and cargo space, comfort and driving