Personal Finance

Life Is Simply One Financial Quest After Another

As I approach 50 in mid-2027, I’ve been thinking a lot more about responsibility, legacy, and mortality. What I’ve realized is that responsible adulting is hard. One misstep and you or your loved ones could be screwed for life. Ultimately, life is a series of financial quests for survival before…

Trader Joe’s Settlement Deadline Is Coming Up. How to Get Money

The deadline to file a claim for money in a Trader Joe’s $7.4 million class-action settlement is just a month away. Some Trader Joe’s customers could be eligible for a payout from the settlement, which the grocery chain agreed to earlier this year. It resolves a class-action lawsuit filed in…

Papa John’s Offering Free Pizza to Former Spirit Airlines’ Flyers

As travelers affected by Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown deal with canceled flights and now-useless loyalty points, Papa John’s is offering a consolation prize: free pizza. The chain announced in a news release on Friday, May 8, a limited-time promotion called “Skies to Pies,” allowing former Spirit loyalty members to convert…

Should You Rent an EV Amid High Gas Prices? There Are Pros and Cons

Rising gas prices are pushing some Americans to opt for electric vehicles when they are renting cars. Car Rental Gateway, an online car rental platform headquartered in London that also operates in the United States, reported seeing a 16% increase in electric and hybrid car rentals in March. Additionally, Hertz…

401(k) Tax Forms: Withdrawals, Rollovers and Loans

When you take money from your 401(k) through a withdrawal, rollover or loan default, the IRS requires specific reporting on your tax return. The forms you receive, what each figure represents and how to report them correctly can affect both what you owe and whether you face penalties for errors…

These Jobs Can Pay 0 an Hour (or More) Without a Degree

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Earning a college degree takes two things that many of us don’t have a ton of: time and money. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce or you’re looking to change course in your current career, you may be…

10 Depression-Era Hacks for Frugal Living and Saving Money

jd8 / Shutterstock.comWhen money is tight, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But history teaches us resilience, and the Great Depression era is a treasure trove of practical, resourceful ideas for stretching every dollar. During the 1930s, American families learned to make do with what they had, repurpose items, and find…

Tax Benefits for Dependents: Rules, Credits and Deductions

Claiming dependents correctly could help reduce your tax bill. A family with two qualifying children may potentially receive several thousand dollars in combined tax credits, including the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Someone supporting an elderly parent may also qualify for additional benefits, including head…