Raise your hand if you’re one of the two or three people in the U.S. who’s not scared of running out of money in old age. Exactly. Since we can’t know how long we’ll live or how much we’ll need in retirement, only the very rich can be sure they’ll have enough. For the rest … Read more

doganaliceylan / Shutterstock.com We’ve all received gift cards we’ll never use for holiday gift exchanges, birthdays and other celebrations. Maybe your brother gave you a gift card to a restaurant way across town. Or your crafts-loving mom gave you a craft store gift card but you didn’t inherit the crafty gene. Whatever the case, if … Read more

Mix and Match Studio / Shutterstock.com College can get expensive, so choosing a major that can help you get a job — and potentially make money — is a big part of getting the most out of the experience. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently released a report on the labor market for … Read more

Costco shoppers get used to seeking out their old favorites — a juicy rotisserie chicken, a pallet of paper towels, enough coffee to fuel an entire dorm. But because the warehouse club’s selection is so huge, it’s easy to forget that Costco adds new products all the time. There’s no reason to skip over the … Read more

Mladen Mitrinovic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. However you’ve landed on needing a good milk alternative, we’re guessing you have your reasons. After all, plant-based milk alternatives (sometimes called “mylks”) have been known to cost as much as twice the price as regular dairy milks, according to a … Read more

It’s possible to make $100s just by opening up a new bank account. But sorting through the best offers can be tricky. There’s no shortage of enticing opportunities for banking clients right now. We’re happy to do the work for you. The Money Crashers team combs through hundreds of bank account deals every month to … Read more

Tricia Daniel / Shutterstock.com U.S. home values finally fell year over year in February nationwide, marking the first decline in more than a decade, according to a new analysis by real estate brokerage firm Redfin. In the four-week period ending Feb. 26, U.S. home prices were down 0.6% year over year, to a median of … Read more

My checking account runs pretty lean, so much so that I occasionally have to dip into my savings when my monthly credit card spending runs hot. I’ve long kept most of my cash in savings, and lately, I’ve felt vindicated as interest rates have skyrocketed. But it’s not as simple as never keeping more than … Read more

Standret / Shutterstock.com Electric vehicles are all the rage. These cars not only save you on gas costs, but also help protect the environment. In addition, the federal government has thrown its weight behind these vehicles by offering a growing number of tax incentives to those who purchase EVs. But which electric vehicle model is … Read more

Golubovy / Shutterstock.com Next to shopping, decluttering seems to be America’s favorite pastime. Heck, minimalist gurus like Marie Kondo have made entire careers out of helping people tidy up and let go of belongings that no longer “spark joy.” All that conscious purging is good news for charity-run resale stores such as Goodwill and Salvation … Read more