Shopping
There’s a reason Costco doesn’t offer express lanes
There's one major store that does not offer express checkout lines — and with good reason.
August 31, 2020
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Taxes
There’s one more chance for eligible taxpayers with kids to apply for $500 stimulus
Did you get your $500? The IRS is reopening the registration period.
August 27, 2020
Planning
The two costs that can make or break your nest egg
According to a new study.
August 27, 2020
Social Security
The penalty for taking Social Security early is just too steep
The system unfairly penalizes early filers, unjustly benefits late filers — and hurts lower-income people the most.
August 24, 2020
Planning
How much is $100 really worth in each state?
Thinking about relocating? Here's how far your money goes across the country.
August 23, 2020
Taxes
What a payroll tax deferral would mean for your paycheck and taxes
Keep a few things in mind before making plans for that extra cash.
August 14, 2020
Banking
Venmo, Cash App and PayPal: Can you really trust your payment app?
Money transfer apps can be safe when used as directed — but people often don’t read the directions.
August 3, 2020
Economy
5 things to know about gold’s record-breaking run
The price of gold broke an all-time record earlier this week.
July 30, 2020
10 ways to make up for a late start on retirement savings
Finding that you’ve reached middle age with little or no savings is painful. Playing catch-up doesn’t have to be.
July 28, 2020
Scams
6 credit card scams and how to avoid them
Knowing how the most common scams work can keep your money and your identity safe.
July 28, 2020
Planning
How does your 401(k) plan compare to the average? Let’s find out
Financial rubbernecking is a beloved pastime
July 27, 2020
Planning
5 questions to ask yourself before buying a vacation home
Owning a second home isn’t an option reserved only for the uber-wealthy.
July 23, 2020
Shopping
Black Friday shopping could look very different this year
The future of the biggest shopping discount day of the year is unknown.
July 22, 2020
Banking
The real reason the $1 bill doesn’t change
The $1 bill has gone mostly unchanged since 1929. Why hasn’t George gotten an upgrade?
July 22, 2020
Scams
‘Smishing’ is the latest scam making the rounds
Text messaging is replacing phone calls in fraud schemes.
July 20, 2020
Social Security
Will your pension reduce your Social Security benefits?
Don't forget about the Government Pension Offset program.
July 20, 2020
Scams
Are those ‘unclaimed property’ notices legit? Here’s how to get what you’re owed
State officials are holding nearly $100 billion in unclaimed property. There's an easy way to find out if any of that belongs to you.
July 17, 2020
Banking
Should the Postal Service get back into the banking business?
A growing chorus of voices suggests the time has come.
July 16, 2020
This Social Security mistake costs the average American over $100,000
Itchy trigger fingers are costing people trillions of dollars every year
July 14, 2020