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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) classifies jobs as unskilled if they do not require a college degree to start. In reality, these roles may be physically demanding, require high emotional intelligence, or involve working conditions that most people avoid. Because of those demands, they sometimes pay a premium. Many industries are desperate for workers … Read more

Recent research from the American Heart Association offers a mix of hope and warning: While deaths from heart disease and stroke have dipped, these conditions remain the most lethal health threats in the United States. Deaths related to heart disease dropped noticeably in the most recent reporting year, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 … Read more

If you’ve looked at the sticker price of an Ivy League education recently, you probably felt a wave of nausea. With total costs of attendance flirting with $90,000 a year, the idea of sending a child to a top-tier school feels like a fantasy for anyone who hasn’t already made millions. But Yale University just … Read more

If you wait past your full retirement age to claim Social Security and maximize your monthly payout, you’ll be presented (either in the office or online) with a tempting option when you finally do claim: Would you like a retroactive lump sum payment? It sounds like a signing bonus. Depending on your benefit amount, the … Read more

For years, the rule has been absolute: Medicare does not pay for weight loss. If you wanted Wegovy or Zepbound to shed pounds rather than treat diabetes, you were on your own, facing a monthly bill of $1,000 or more. That rule technically still exists, but a massive exception is about to punch a hole … Read more

We have all been there: The bill is due tomorrow, but payday isn’t until Friday. When you are staring at a low bank balance, you don’t need investment advice for 30 years from now. You need money in your pocket today. The problem is that most “fast cash” offers are scams. If someone promises you … Read more

You are probably used to walking out of Costco with a year’s supply of toilet paper and a $1.50 hot dog. But recently, the warehouse giant has become a major player in a much more expensive market: precious metals. With gold prices recently breaking the $5,000 barrier, Costco’s 1-ounce gold bars are flying off the … Read more

From coast to coast and north to south, the worst wireless service in the country can be traced to one or two carriers, according to J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study. In every single region of the U.S., AT&T was the worst-ranked carrier or, in one case, tied for the lowest spot. … Read more