The richest couple in the world is a couple no more. Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon and the richest man in the world, announced he and his wife, MacKenzie, are getting divorced. The couple […]
Recently, Netflix announced it was raising prices by up to 18%, the streaming service’s biggest increase ever. The price of all three Netflix plans is increasing by $1 to $2 a month. The popular standard […]
The situation is familiar: You get caught in traffic, or your bus shows up 20 minutes late. Commuting can be a nightmare for many Americans — especially in big cities like New York, where the […]
Most people don’t go into work expecting to die. But every day more than 14 workers, on average, don’t make it home alive. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2017, 5,147 workers died […]
Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop working. Whether you want to turn a side hobby into a steady source of income or haven’t saved quite enough to fully retire, continuing to work past […]
Saving for retirement is important. The most common way to save up for retirement is an employer-provided 401(k) account, according to the AARP. But not everyone has the benefit of saving for retirement this way. […]
It’s the New Year, which is the best time to reflect on all the money things you did (or didn’t) do in the past 365 days and set financial goals for next year. New year, […]
Flexible spending accounts allow workers to spend pre-tax dollars on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 76% of companies with 200 or more employees offer FSAs, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. These accounts offer many […]
Birth control is a big part of women’s health. 99% of sexually active women in America have used a form of contraception at some point in their lives, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research […]
If you are in the process of getting divorced, there’s a big financial reason to make the separation official by the end of 2018. Following the passage of last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, […]
There’s a long list of reasons why you should get groceries for your meals instead of eating out or ordering in. While it’s typically less expensive than eating out for every meal, grocery shopping isn’t […]
Over the course of 2018, President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on more than $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, targeting almost 6,000 products. The list of taxed goods includes common holiday gifts like […]
The holidays are here, and with them comes the pop up of holiday markets — offering food, decorations and winter activities to get you into the holiday spirit. While big-name department stores may offer discounts, […]
There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by far, is money. “Money affects a marriage,” he said. […]
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]
Sears Holdings Corp., the parent company of the retail chain Sears, filed for bankruptcy in mid-October. The company, once a staple in malls, has struggled for years and closed about 1,000 stores in the past […]
Subscriptions are everywhere: They are how you get your daily news, TV shows, even your groceries. Now hailing a ride comes with a subscription. In October, the ride-hailing company Lyft introduced its All-Access Pass, a […]
Saving for retirement is a big financial goal. If you are just getting started or looking for ways to increase your nest egg, you can now put more into your retirement savings. The IRS raised […]
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With that, we’re highlighting the best local trail in each […]
Halloween shopping can be expensive. Unless you plan ahead or make your own costume, you may shell out a pretty penny on dressing up. But what if you’re in costume all year? For cosplayers, dressing […]
Marriage is a partnership, through good and bad times. For some couples, this includes tackling debt together. Married couples are more likely to handle debt together than non-married couples, according to a new Policygenius survey. […]
Buying a new car is a big money move, and everything from choosing the right model to picking the perfect color takes effort. There is no better feeling than driving your purchase off the lot […]
Driving is one of the easiest ways to get from point A to B (except, maybe, if you live in New York City). Driving is also one of the most dangerous things a person does […]
Whether you are looking for a cool cup of cold brew or a fluffy pastry, a bakery is the perfect spot for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. While chain bakeries are reliable, they don’t have […]
Rhinorrhea, contusions, epistaxis, biopsies — these words can immediately create confusion for anyone who isn’t working in the health care field. But, it’s important to understand this information because, at some point in our lives, […]
What’s one of the best things about your birthday? Getting free stuff. Check out this list of 50 things you can get for free on your birthday, or during your birth month. Image Credit: skynesher. […]
Flu season is upon us, and it can turn shared office spaces and classrooms into war zones from October until the new year. The flu is easy to get — you can contract it from […]
Biking is an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to get around — not to mention it’s a great workout. In major cities, the availability of bike-sharing services makes it easy to hop on a bike whenever you […]
Buying a car is a major purchase, especially if it’s your first time. If you are on a tight budget, buying a used car may be for you. (If you aren’t sure whether to buy […]
October is a time for picking pumpkins, drinking apple cider and enjoying the crisp fall weather. It’s also a good time for shopping (and freebies!). With the holidays right around the corner, you may want […]