The face of banking changes with each passing year. Indeed, over 60% of banking customers say they’re likely to switch to an online-only bank. Online-only banks have gained popularity in the last few years, primarily for offering customers lower fees and better interest rates than some of the most historic traditional banks. Online-only banks can … Read more
Tired of doom scrolling for ways to make money and finding nothing but scams and time-wasters? I spent the last few months testing every “make money from your phone” app I could find. Most were garbage. Some paid pennies for hours of work. A few were outright scams. But I found 11 apps that actually … Read more
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. It occurs when plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries, which is called atherosclerosis. While this buildup primarily occurs in your legs, it is rarely confined to a single area. Think of your legs … Read more
The 2026 tax filing season is officially open, and for millions of Americans, the envelopes arriving in mailboxes (or the notifications pinging phones) are going to contain a pleasant surprise. Thanks to the legislation passed last July—formally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—refunds are projected to be significantly larger this year. While getting … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Monster’s 2026 Job Market Outlook, based on full-year 2025 job posting and job seeker data, shows that employer demand is holding firm in healthcare, essential services, infrastructure-related roles, and skill-based jobs, even as other parts of the market slow. Rather than broad-based growth or decline, the labor … Read more
If you’re looking to buy a new car, it’s essential to think about the long game. Prices are high and new cars notoriously start losing value the instant they leave the lot. So you’re wise to think about this big investment in terms of both what you can afford now and of what your new … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Boldin. Roth conversions are one of the most effective planning strategies for managing taxes over your lifetime. When used thoughtfully, they can reduce future tax risk, increase flexibility in retirement, and help smooth income across different phases of life. Once you’ve decided that Roth conversions may make sense … Read more
For decades, the financial industry has obsessed over that magical seven-figure balance in your 401(k) that supposedly signals you are ready to quit the rat race. But new data suggests that retirees are no longer fixated on how much they have saved. They are worried about how long it will last. According to a recent … Read more
I’ve been writing about personal finance since the early ’90s and investing in stocks since the early ’80s. One thing I’ve learned: You can’t stop the future, but you can prepare for and profit from it. Perfect example: These days, we’re seeing headlines about retail recessions and warehouse automation replacing human workers. I recently read … Read more