Personal Finance

4 Ugly Truths About Your 2027 Social Security COLA — and What to Do Right Now

Inflation just surged. Your 2027 Social Security raise likely won't. Here's the math every retiree needs to see.

Reward Ripoff: I Have 4 Million Amex Points. 5 Moves I’m Making Before They Lose More Value

I spent decades building this hoard. Amex and the airlines are quietly shrinking it. Here's my plan.

How a Family Turned a Vacation Into a New Life in Sardinia, Italy

Two generations of one family decided to move to Sardinia together. Here's how they did it.

Trader Joe’s Class Action Settlement Could Pay You $102. Who’s Eligible?

A 2019 lawsuit over receipts that may have exposed shoppers' card numbers resulted in a $7.4 million settlement — and eligible customers have until June 9 to file a claim.

Fraud Is on the Rise. Blame AI

A new TransUnion report found that 1 in 6 Americans lost money to digital fraud last year — and AI tools are making these scams faster, cheaper, and more convincing than ever.

6 Ways the Oil Crisis Could Actually Make Your Summer Trip Cheaper

Gas is over $4 a gallon and oil spiked past $100 — but here's why your summer vacation could get cheaper anyway.

Why Spring May Be the Best Time Yet to Buy an Electric Car

The average new EV discount hit nearly $8,000 in March — nearly matching the federal tax credit Congress axed last fall — and a spring wave of off-lease inventory is stacking even more options on used lots.

Beat the Pain at the Pump With Everyday Strategies From Lawn Care Experts

Take a lesson from lawn care pros who are fast adapting to high gas prices.

Here Are 7 Options for Free or Cheap Financial Advice

Getting personalized guidance from a certified financial planner doesn't have to cost a cent — and one option lets you hand over your entire portfolio to a robo-advisor for zero fees.

Airlines Warn That Jet Fuel Is Running Low Ahead of Summer Vacation

Experts say a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz — already cutting off 20% of the global oil supply — could slash available airline seats by 30-40% worldwide, with U.S. travelers facing canceled flights and higher bag fees this summer.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls over 24K Vehicles. See Affected Models

Owners of these luxury sedans and coupes could lose engine power without any warning while driving — and the fix must come from an authorized dealer before June 2.

Live Nation Operated as Monopoly, Overcharged Customers, Jury Finds

Court filings also revealed a ticketing employee discussing "robbing" customers "blind" — and a judge will now decide how much Live Nation owes in consumer restitution.
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