Personal Finance

Trump Calls Gas Price Surge ‘Peanuts,’ Urges Patience at Pump

Gas now averages $4.55 a gallon — up from $2.98 in February — yet Trump says the financial pain is 'peanuts' compared to his concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Should You Rent a Car for Your Summer Trip? There Are Pros and Cons

With gas averaging $4.55 a gallon and new car prices topping $49,000, renting for your road trip could save real money — if you know the tradeoffs.

Dodd-Frank Was Meant to Keep the Financial System Safe. Did It?

Barney Frank, who died this week, co-authored the landmark financial reform law — but insiders say industry lobbyists and the Trump administration have gutted much of it.

I’m a Professional Reseller. Here Are 17 Things I Always Buy at Thrift Stores.

For one expert, these secondhand bargains stand out from the rest.

How to Ease Yourself Into Your Ideal Overseas Retirement

Discover a simple way to explore a new life abroad with a safety net in place.

I’m 70 and Need to Buy Life Insurance to Cover My Funeral Costs. Where Do I Begin?

A CPA explains the pros and cons of life insurance options available to retirees.

These 5 Retirement Mistakes Cost Me $180,000—Here’s How to Avoid Them

I worked two extra years because I made these mistakes. Hopefully you won't have to.

Why Some US-Bound Travelers Are Being Funneled Through Dulles

A new DHS rule requires anyone traveling from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan to land at Washington Dulles for Ebola health screening — including American citizens returning home.

These Cities Cut Household Debt the Most, WalletHub Finds

Seven of the top 10 debt-shedding cities in Q1 2026 are in California — and the leader, Santa Clarita, cut household debt by nearly $9,300 per resident.

I’ve Been a CPA for 45 Years: The IRS Just Did Something for Trump It’s Never Done for Anyone.

The IRS just permanently barred itself from auditing one taxpayer's past returns. After 45 years as a CPA, I'm stunned. I guess there are people above the law.

EV Road Trips: What Drivers Need to Know Before Memorial Day Weekend

Heat can sap your EV's range and slow charging sessions — but a simple pre-trip checklist can help you avoid getting stranded over Memorial Day weekend.

Most Memorial Day Sales Are Fake — 6 Ways to Avoid Getting Conned This Weekend

A six-month investigation tracked 25 major retailers and found most sales are pure fiction. Here's how to spot real deals.
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