Personal Finance
Receiving your car insurance renewal notice is your best opportunity to find savings, according to The Zebra. There’s a 45-day period before your current policy expires that’s effectively the “sweet spot” for finding a better deal. This window is ideal because you have a concrete number to beat: your insurer’s…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Some of the best six-month certificate programs that pay well—both online and in-person—include medical coding, real estate, data analytics, HVAC technology, commercial driving, and emergency medical services. These programs can help you build in-demand skills, qualify for new roles, and potentially increase…
Life is hard if you want to outperform average. To reach a USTA 5.0 level in tennis takes an endless amount of practice. To get promoted to Managing Director in banking, you first have to survive a decade of 70+ hour weeks just for a shot. And if you want to be…
Retiring early doesn’t just mean you spend fewer years of your life working. It also means you’ll spend more years in retirement. In other words, retirement lasts longer than it otherwise would. So, before you walk away from that paycheck, make sure you have a plan to finance those extra…
Wall Street has a new pet name for the stocks it wants you to covet. The buzzword making the rounds among traders and analysts is MANGOS, standing for six companies pitched as the leaders of the artificial intelligence era: Meta Anthropic Nvidia Google (Alphabet) OpenAI SpaceX The label reportedly caught…
Katie Nguyen and her fiancé are in the midst of wedding planning, but they’d rather spend their hard-earned money on a trip instead of “a big fancy wedding.” That’s because the California resident loves to travel, especially as a foodie. She takes small trips as often as once a month…
Amazon wants you to believe Prime Day is when the savings get serious. Sometimes that’s true. And sometimes that giant “50% off” badge is a magic trick — and the thing disappearing is your money. Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 through 26, kicking off just after midnight Pacific on…
Many retirees overlook one of the best tax-planning windows in their financial lives: the years between retirement and required minimum distributions (RMDs). During this period, you may be able to convert traditional IRA assets to a Roth at relatively low tax rates before RMDs increase your taxable income. Here’s why…
Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.comWhen you inherit an IRA, it’s more than just a financial windfall; it’s also a responsibility. The rules governing inherited IRAs are complex and can significantly impact how much you’ll ultimately receive after taxes, as well as how you manage your finances long-term. Whether you’re navigating regulations, balancing…
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.comPlanning to hit the open highway with friends or family this summer? Dreaming of two weeks in Europe this fall? When you finally return home, your head and heart will be full of memories — but your wallet will likely be running on empty. Vacation costs can…
