Personal Finance
Your Car Insurance Now Runs on AI. Whether It Works in Your Favor Is Another Matter
Insurers increasingly use artificial intelligence and predictive models to price policies, handle claims, and flag fraud, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Telematics programs, apps, and plug-in devices that track how you drive add another layer by scoring some…
Here Are 6 Tips to Do It Just Right
Summer is winding down, but you may still want your car looking good before the season ends. With new car prices approaching $50,000, many owners want to keep their vehicles looking their best for years to come. According to Consumer Reports, “frequent washing is also the best way to maintain a…
I Rolled Over My 401(k) With a Check. Will It Trigger a 10% Penalty?
You took a $100,000 distribution by check from your 401(k) and are now wondering if the IRS will penalize you. The answer depends on whether you completed the rollover correctly. A check isn’t necessarily problematic, but missing this deadline could cost you roughly $34,000 in taxes and a penalty…
Why Venture Capital Funds Must Get Bigger To Compete
On August 5, chief AI scientist Jeff Dean announced he was leaving Google after 27 years. Google proceeded to lose ~$180 billion in market cap, making this the largest impact I’ve ever seen by one employee departing. He’s co-founding Discovery Loop, a public benefit corporation aimed at using AI to…
7 Ways AI Can Cut Hundreds Off Your Next Trip
Here’s a number worth your attention: The share of travelers over 50 who use artificial intelligence to hunt for travel deals just doubled in a single year, from 8% to 16%. That’s straight from AARP’s 2026 Travel Trends report. Translation? A lot of your neighbors have figured out something you…
Trump Accounts tax benefits are lacking, Ramsey expert cautions
When the federal government began depositing a $1,000 seed contribution into newly launched Trump Accounts for eligible children in July, personal finance expert and Ramsey Solutions personality George Kamel didn’t hesitate to claim the funds for his own young son. Though Kamel gladly took “a…
Why Today’s Job Search Feels So Exhausting — and What to Do About It
For many job seekers, writing another version of a résumé or polishing a LinkedIn profile isn’t the hard part. Getting stuck in a cycle of applying, waiting and wondering is. Prolonged silence, ghosting or no response at all can make the struggle even worse. As a change management consultant in…
The Cheapest Day to Buy Gas in Every State — and the Most Expensive
Filling up your car is a routine expense you cannot avoid, but you can control when you swipe your card. Timing your station visits based on the day of the week yields noticeable savings over time. A recent analysis by GasBuddy reviewed daily fuel prices across the country over the past year. The…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins Return After Lawsuit
Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins are returning for Halloween, nearly a year after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging Hershey misled consumers about the candy’s appearance. The Hershey Company included Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins among its returning Halloween favorites as it unveiled its…
How Much Income Do You Need to Afford Day Care in 2026?
For many U.S. families, paying for child care can take a significant bite out of the household budget. A new ConsumerAffairs analysis found families nationwide would need to earn about $205,000 a year for full-time, center-based toddler care to meet a federal affordability benchmark. That figure is…