Here’s the Airline That Americans Love Most in 2026 — by Multiple Measures

What’s the best airline you can fly these days? According to multiple rankings, that would be Delta Air Lines. The airline says that since 2012, it has been “consistently recognized for excellence in everything from passenger experience to customer service, operational performance to workplace culture.” Don’t just take Delta’s word for it. Here’s a roundup … Read more

Study Links Eating Meat to Living to Age 100 — but the Devil’s in the Details

A recent study tracking thousands of Chinese adults suggests that people who skip meat may be less likely to reach 100 years old compared to their carnivorous counterparts. But the findings actually point to more nuance than just “Eat meat, live longer.” The Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 … Read more

If You Own a Stock Fund in Your Retirement Account, You’re Not As Diversified As You Think

If you’ve been stashing money into an S&P 500 index fund, you probably feel pretty good about yourself. You’re following the golden rule of investing: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” By buying the 500 largest companies in America, you’ve got a piece of everything from oil and banks to breakfast cereal and … Read more

Frustrating, Unfair, Wrong — but Reality: As Recently as 50 Years Ago, Women Had Little Control Over Their Own Finances

As recently as the 1970s, a bank could refuse to issue a credit card to a woman without her husband’s signature. It didn’t matter if she earned more than he did. In the eyes of the law, a woman’s money was often her husband’s money. The fight for financial independence wasn’t settled in the 1920s … Read more

Trump Wants Private Equity in 401(k)s. Voters Approve.

The introduction of private equity into 401(k) accounts is a controversial and much-debated initiative of the Trump administration. A new survey suggests, however, that most rank-and-file Americans seem to like the idea. Two-thirds of registered voters support policies that expand access to private investments in retirement plans, according to a survey from BlackRock, the world’s … Read more