Personal Finance
Analysis Exposes a Relentless Layoff Trend Across American Tech Companies
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. Layoffs in recent years often didn’t end after the first round. Drawing on publicly reported data from Layoffs.fyi, Zety’s latest Repeat Layoff Index tracked U.S.-based tech companies that announced job cuts between 2023 and 2025 and…
Complaints Of Housing Discrimination Are Rising. But No One’s There To Listen
Amanda Gomez submitted hundreds of rental applications for an apartment in Harlem, New York, last year. Most were met with silence. Fifteen, however, were outright rejected. When she subsequently noticed the same apartments relisted five or six times, Gomez suspected racial discrimination. In 2024…
Affordability Is A Big Problem. Lower Rates Won’t Solve It
The President’s proposal to cap credit card rates at a maximum of 10% over the next year has gotten a lot of attention in the midst of a national affordability crisis. It’s understandable. Rates are flashy, and it sounds good to talk about bringing them down. But I’d argue they aren’t what’s making…
Sam’s Club Is Opening New Warehouses. See Where
Sam’s Club is opening a new location soon, marking the company’s 31st store in California and its eighth in Northern California. The location will open Thursday, Sept. 24, in Lathrop, about 11 miles south of Stockton, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. Sam’s Club Chief Operating Officer Steve…
Buy Your Prescriptions From Canada? 6 Things to Do Before Oct. 22
If you buy your prescriptions from a Canadian pharmacy, you’ve probably gotten the email by now. Maybe several. They all say roughly the same thing: The U.S. government is about to cut you off, so order now and stock up. The deadline in those emails is real. On Oct. 22, part of a new U.S.
Who Needs Prime When These 7 Retailers Match Amazon’s Prices?
The next time you go shopping, keep your phone handy. It might save you a bundle. The following retailers will match the prices of online competitors such as Amazon. That’s even true in these retailers’ brick-and-mortar stores. So whenever you shop at any of the following stores, take out your…
14 Secret Costco Perks That Pay for Your Membership Fee
Your Costco membership costs $65 a year for Gold Star or Business, or $130 for Executive. For most people, that fee disappears after a few trips to the bulk aisle. But here’s something every Costco shopper should know: The warehouse giant has built an ecosystem of services most members never touch…
Here’s the One I’d Buy
The average new vehicle price is nearly $50,000 in 2026. Many drivers are turning to sedans to escape the high costs of popular compact and midsize SUV models. Luckily for car buyers, there are plenty of new vehicle models that start under $30,000 and still provide great value for the money. I’ve…
6 Ways to Save on Health Care Costs and Avoid Taking on Medical Debt
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Eye-popping health care costs these days can be enough to financially drown some households when medical issues arise. And even if you can afford health insurance, it doesn’t cover all the costs. That makes it hard not to consider the medical bills before you see a…
Why Trump’s Proposed Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Gas Prices
President Donald Trump is pushing for a ban on diesel exports as prices reached record highs, but some observers worry that the move could cause prices to spike even more. Trump and several U.S. candidates in competitive races have called for export bans as the national average price for diesel…