Personal Finance

Is It Bad to Sleep With Your Pet? 7 Things Science Says

Roughly half of pet owners share a bed with their dog or cat. Science has some surprising opinions.

How Too Much Freedom in Retirement Can Trigger Financial Anxiety (and How to Fix It)

Discover how setting financial constraints can unlock more freedom and confidence in your later years.

If the Name Fits, How Do You Prove You Did Not Do the Crime? 5 Real Victims of Identity Theft

Imagine going to jail for someone else's crime. Yes, it happens.

Social Security Could Jump 4.7% in 2027 — but Don’t Celebrate Yet

I've been writing about money since 1991, and I've learned one thing about cost-of-living adjustments. A fat one is rarely a gift.

Here’s Where to Stock up on Postage Stamps Before the July Price Bump

Buy rolls of Forever stamps can help you save long term.

Is Carnival the Cheapest Cruise? Why the Prices Can Be ‘Hard to Beat’

Carnival consistently advertises the lowest cruise fares — but add Wi-Fi, drinks, and specialty dining, and your actual total could look very different.

SpaceX Goes Public. Is It a Safe Bet for You and Your 401(k)?

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO is headed for your retirement funds — but advisers say its early index weight will be far smaller than the hype suggests.

America Has a Credit Card Problem. Is It 2008 All Over Again?

Credit card delinquency has hit its highest level since 2011, with 13% of balances 90+ days overdue — and for the deeply indebted, escape is getting harder.

The Airport ‘Red Zone’ Is Real. Here’s How to Beat It.

Seventy-three percent of couples say travel is the ultimate relationship test — here's what the science says about airport stress and how to survive it.

These Private Medicare Plans Denied Specialized Care at Highest Rates

Federal investigators found the biggest Medicare Advantage insurers rejected over 70% of long-term care requests — leaving families facing bills up to $49,000.

Spirit Halloween Hiring 52,000 Seasonal Jobs. Here’s How to Apply

Spirit Halloween is expanding to a record 1,575 stores this summer — and competitive pay, retention bonuses, and a 30% employee discount sweeten the deal.

Most People Can’t Pass This Multiple-Choice Quiz About Retirement

Think you're savvy about retirement? This multiple-choice quiz might prove you wrong.
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