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
Our hot-off-the-presses 2026 Overseas Retirement Index features 12 of the world’s best destinations for a move abroad — six of which are in Europe — making my adopted realm’s prowess impossible to ignore. Even with the entire globe under consideration, Europe dominates the rankings this year. Let’s take a closer look at our picks in … Read more
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’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
If you financed a new car last year, there’s a tax break you should know about that could put hundreds of dollars back in your pocket. The auto loan interest deduction, signed into law by President Donald Trump last summer as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, lets eligible taxpayers write off interest … Read more
In an economy where a trip to the grocery store often ends in sticker shock, finding a retailer that delivers consistent value can feel like a victory. American consumers have countless options for where to spend their money, but one discount chain is the favorite of the wallet-conscious. According to a recent ranking by Newsweek … Read more
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
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
Inheriting money is often welcome, but if it’s a retirement account, beneficiaries need to be aware of new rules effective in 2025 or end up potentially paying a steep penalty to the IRS. New rules around inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) – both traditional and Roth – were passed in 2019, but the IRS gave … Read more