Personal Finance
The Best Gas Price Savings and Rewards Apps for 2026
Gas prices have hit astronomical highs in the last few weeks. Specialized apps can help drivers find the best local deals and maximize savings on gas. Many national gas station chains offer loyalty incentives that also amount to major savings. Using the right apps and tools can help you track down…
Amazon Is Sending Millions More Prime Members up to $200
If you’ve had Amazon Prime in the last few years, there’s a decent chance Amazon owes you money. And starting Oct. 1, it’s going to send it, whether you ask or not. That’s the short version of an announcement the Federal Trade Commission made Sept. 17. The long version has a $200 number in it,
I’m a CPA. Look for This Car Insurance Trick That Texas Just Banned
I’ve been a CPA since 1981, and writing about money for 35 years. I’ve watched insurers get very good at one thing: figuring out which customers won’t shop around. Your renewal notice looks like a routine bill. For some insurers, it’s something else: a test of how big an increase you’ll accept…
I’m a Lifelong Thrifter. Here Are 9 Reasons You Should Never Pay Retail Prices for Clothes
I’ve always wondered why buying used clothing isn’t more mainstream. Though Gen Z has embraced all things vintage, many people in my peer group (let’s call it “late middle age”) seem surprised at the thought. I’m not sure why. After all, didn’t the movie “Pretty in Pink” show us all how cool…
21 Ways to Save Money on Food and Still Eat Well
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Whether you’re a singleton living off takeout or a parent feeding a growing family, food is something we all have to spend money on. Many of us could stand to spend less than we currently do. From the simple and easy to the…
Here’s How AI ‘Workslop’ From Managers Is Eroding Workplace Trust
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. AI is reshaping how work gets done, but not always for the better. More than half of U.S. employees say they’ve received “workslop” from a manager, raising new concerns about leadership standards and accountability. What is workslop? In…
Frequent Flyers Face a Little-Known Risk at High Altitude
Flying is generally thought of as the safest way to travel, but there’s a hidden danger to it. Lurking on every flight, there’s one variable that could cause long-term damage to passengers and crews alike. I’m talking about the sun. Radiation exposure is rarely the first thing that comes to mind as…
Aldi Is Cutting Prices on a Third of Its Products: Here’s When
Aldi will cut prices on one-third of its regularly stocked products, the company announced in a Sept. 23 news release provided to USA TODAY. The company said the cuts will deliver an estimated $86 million in savings to customers. “Customers trust us to help them make the most of their grocery…
We Retired at 63. Tapping Our 401(k) Before Social Security Changed Everything.
Retiring at 63 can create an income gap if you delay Social Security. One option is to use 401(k) withdrawals as a temporary bridge, which could allow you to claim a higher monthly benefit later. To determine whether this strategy might work for your retirement, you will need to figure out if the…
Why It’s Easier To FIRE At 35 Than At 50
In 2012, two months before my 35th birthday, I engineered my layoff from a 13-year career in investment banking. At the time, it felt like the riskiest thing I had ever done. Was I really going to blow up my career right as my earning power was about to compound? It did not seem wise.