Personal Finance
Home Insurance Is Finally Turning in Your Favor. I’ve Shopped Mine for 50 Years — 5 Ways to Grab the Break
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. For five straight years, home insurance has been a one-way trip: up, up, up. The national average is about…
9 Ways It Changed the Way I Shop
Ever wondered how grocery store employees shop for themselves? After earning a degree in nutrition, I worked at a food co-op for four years. After that, I served as a team leader at Whole Foods for more than eight years. Though I pivoted careers nearly a decade ago, the tips I picked up during that
I Need $5,000 in Monthly Retirement Income. Is a $500,000 Portfolio Enough?
While $500,000 is a substantial retirement portfolio, it may not be enough to generate $5,000 in monthly income on its own. How much you can safely withdraw depends on your spending needs, investment returns and any other income sources, like Social Security or a pension. Let’s take a look at how…
Viral Video Ignites Shake Shack Pricing Debate
A customer’s claim that non-tippers are drawing the short straw at Shake Shack has recently gone viral. B.D. Powell wondered whether his wife’s theory about the chain adding a surcharge to every individual item ordered by a non-tipping customer would hold any water. The couple decided to put it to…
Thinking About West Shore Home Windows? I Tested the Sales Process and Got Real Pricing
Looking at potential companies to replace your windows? West Shore Home caught your eye? If so, have I got the story for you. I scheduled an estimate, talked to sales staff and got hard numbers on window replacement costs from West Shore Home to give you more clarity on whether it fits your…
Comparing the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V
Following Toyota’s decision to discontinue the gas RAV4 powertrain, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 will be offered only as a standard small hybrid SUV. One of its fiercest rivals is the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Both Japanese automakers produce practical family SUVs that deliver solid gas mileage thanks to…
Don’t Assume Brand Names Are Worth the Extra Cost — Generic Wins With These 32 Items
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Loyalty usually is a great quality, but it can be costly when you shop. Sticking to just one brand rarely makes sense when the only meaningful difference between a national brand product and its generic version is the price. Sometimes, brand-name…
Here’s the Cheapest Fully Loaded Luxury SUV for 2026
Final trim models typically come loaded with the best features a brand has to offer. Fortunately for drivers, there are plenty of affordable new luxury cars, trucks and SUVs that come with amazing features. The average new vehicle price may be near $50,000 in 2026, but there’s one fully loaded…
Here’s the Minimum Wage in Every State in 2026
Olena Yakobchuk / Shutterstock.com It’s been well over a decade since the federal minimum wage was increased. First enacted by Congress in 1938 at 25 cents per hour, the minimum wage last received a boost in 2009, when it went from $6.55 to $7.25. Despite calls to raise it to $15 per hour, the…
When School Starts Again in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
School starts in less than a month across all of South Florida’s counties — although the exact date varies by district. Below is a breakdown by county, including when students can expect classes to end again. Why Florida School Calendars Differ Start and end dates are individually determined by…