Don’t let the credit grinch steal your holidays
A record 183 million Americans will shop in person and online over the five-day stretch between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation.
Retirement savings crisis: Ideas for reform
Last week, we looked at 401(k) catch-up opportunities for workers approaching retirement
Retirement plan super catch-up coming in 2025
The prospect of financial insecurity in retirement is a harsh reality for many Americans.
Should you consider pet insurance?
Americans love their pets. Two-thirds of U.S. households have a pet, and about one third own more than one. And just like us homo sapiens, our furry, feathered or scaled friends get sick or injured on occasion.
Time to end the time change
A 2023 YouGov poll found just 21% believe the U.S. should continue the practice, although they are divided on whether standard or daylight saving time should prevail.
Relearning the painful lesson of tariffs
Tariffs are not paid by China. Tariffs are paid by American consumers. Hold that thought.
When to start Social Security: Factors to consider
Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benefits can be confusing.
Rent to own: Another form of predatory lending
One might think that a $278 Michael Kors backpack is, at best, a luxury item intended for more affluent consumers. But did you know you could rent one and own it after nine months for a whopping $800?
Why does the Fed aim for 2% inflation?
Two generations of Americans got their first real taste of inflation in 2022, with prices for goods and services surging to a 40-year high in June.
IRS highlights the dozen dirtiest scams for 2024
Tax fraud scams typically peak during filing season, but predators are on the attack all year long.