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My 19-year-old daughter drove 500 miles for a concert. It taught me how to parent an emerging adult.
My 19-year-old daughter sent me a text in all caps. “I JUST GOT NOAH KAHAN TICKETS!!!” I congratulated her, knowing she had been constantly checking for resale tickets after she had been unable to get them when they were first released. As we continued to text, more details emerged. I learned her…
Jeff Dean’s hour-by-hour breakdown of his Google exit: an ’emotional’ video chat, Yoga at 7, and ‘unemployed’ at 11:59
Twas the night before Jeff Dean left Google, and he was up at 2 a.m. responding to messages. Dean left the search giant last week to build his own AI startup, Discovery Loop. He was Google’s 30th employee, spending decades climbing the ladder to his final role of chief scientist. So, he had a lot
A Pay Cut for a Steady Job? Economic Anxiety Fuels ‘Forever Jobs’
More than half of U.S. workers (54%) say they’d accept a pay cut just to keep working, according to Monster’s 2026 Job Security Report, which included responses from 1,020 U.S. employees polled on July 17. In 2024, more than half of Americans in a Ford Trends survey said they were willing to take a…
How to Get the Freebie
Insomnia Cookies is giving away 30,000 cookies for the back-to-school season. Through Sept. 14, Insomnia Cookies is offering free six-packs of classic cookies to incoming college freshmen, students slated to graduate in 2030. The deal requires no purchase or promotional code. Freshmen just need to…
The 10 best places to retire in Florida, ranked
Florida has long been a retirement destination, drawing older Americans with its warm weather, beaches, and historically lower cost of living. In recent years, it has lost some of its appeal as a retirement haven, with some older Americans put off by the Sunshine State’s rising housing and…
A 38-year-old fitness founder shares 2 habits she uses to build muscle
Morgan Kline grew up being active — she was a dancer and three-sport athlete in high school, playing soccer, volleyball, and basketball. It was when she started college that her routines ground to a halt. “When you’re no longer part of a team anymore, and you’re not playing collegiate athletics…
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…
I tried Arby’s new Buffalo chicken meal deal. It left me stuffed, and the price surprised me.
If I told you that you could get a three-course meal at Arby’s for less than $9, would you believe it? That’s exactly what Arby’s Meat & 3 deal purports to offer, with an appetizer, entrée, side, dessert, and drink all for $7.99 (or $8.99, depending on where you live). The deal was introduced in
I’ve been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.
The Caribbean is the perfect vacation destination for those looking for warm weather, endless beaches, and exciting activities on and off the water. From nightlife and water sports to great food and historical attractions, this region has something for everyone. However, as someone who’s been…
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