If you fear a tax audit each time you file, here’s a fact that might help you breathe a bit easier: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) selects less than 1% of income tax returns for audit each year. But what you may not know is that the IRS doesn’t need to audit you to hit … Read more
It feels like the weight-loss miracle so many have been waiting for. You watch the transformation videos on TikTok, see the celebrities shrinking before your eyes and hear the stories of friends who have effortlessly dropped 30 pounds. Ozempic (semaglutide) has become the “Kleenex” of diet culture — a catch-all name for a weekly injection … Read more
If there’s one universal truth about Costco, it’s that the checkout line is often the price you pay for the bargains. You save money, but you spend time. However, Costco leadership seems to have finally heard the complaints, and 2026 is shaping up to be the year of queue busting. The warehouse giant is rolling … Read more
Getting quality sleep is one of the most important investments you can make in your health and well-being. The right mattress can transform your sleep quality, reduce back pain, and help you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. But with hundreds of mattress brands flooding the market, choosing the perfect one can feel overwhelming. I’ve … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. What happens when baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z all share the same workplace? Zety’s latest Generational Leadership Report digs into this question and explores how age differences shape today’s workplace—from meeting dynamics to career ambitions, and even the growing conversation around a perceived Gen … Read more
If you’ve ever clicked on a “File Your Taxes for Free” banner only to be hit with a $40 charge because you dared to have a savings account or a freelance gig, you know the frustration. The tax industry has spent years mastering the art of the phony free offer, luring you in with promises … Read more
Most homeowners view their insurance policy as a passive safety net — something they buy, file away, and only think about when disaster strikes. But an insurance contract is a two-way street. It operates on the principle of “utmost good faith,” meaning you are required to minimize risk and disclose changes in your life that … Read more
Where you live plays a massive role in how far your retirement savings will stretch. Between varying tax rates, housing markets and cost-of-living differences, your location can either be a powerful wealth-building tool or a drain on your nest egg. A recent analysis by GOBankingRates analyzed retirement readiness across the country to see which states … Read more
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