Buying a used car can be a smart way to stretch your budget, but the place you choose to buy from matters just as much as the car itself. While dealerships are often the default choice, they come with drawbacks many shoppers don’t realize until it’s too late.  1. High Markups Photo Credit: Depositphotos. Dealerships … Read more

Winter weather is back in many parts of the United States, and drivers who are already reeling from rising gas prices could be facing another spike in their costs at the pump. After a brief flirtation with warmer weather in most of the East Coast, a pair of snowstorms are in the forecast for the … Read more

Americans have so far mostly felt the impacts of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in price increases at the gas pump, but that pain is about to spread as companies add fuel surcharges to their prices. Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for a fifth of the world’s oil shipments, … Read more

Making money is often painted as a simple climb, but some paths demand far more grit than people expect. Across the U.S., certain careers and business ventures offer impressive earning potential. Yet they’re notoriously tough to break into and even harder to thrive in. For anyone considering a major career shift or launching a new … Read more

Nearly a month into a partial government shutdown that leaves Transportation Security Administration agents unpaid, the lines at airport security are getting longer and longer. At major airports across the country, from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta to Houston’s Hobby, lines to go through TSA grew to over an hour long, and topped three hours over the weekend. … Read more

Rivian released key information on its upcoming R2 SUV. The R2 could be transformative for the electric vehicle company as its most affordable model. Tesla has sold millions of Model Y electric SUV units since the nameplate debuted. Rivian has the opportunity to create a true Tesla Model Y rival with the R2, something the … Read more

If you think the recent stock market correction is terrible, you’re right. Watching your net worth decline, especially while gas prices go through the roof is no walk in the park. But take a brief walk with me down memory lane. Maybe it can provide a little perspective that will help you make better decisions. … Read more

Switching to a plant-based lifestyle is no longer a niche choice — it’s a global shift driven by health, environment, and ethics. But the central question remains: Can you actually get everything your body needs from plants alone? The short answer from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in its updated 2025 position paper is … Read more

We complain about the pet hair on the couch. We groan when we have to walk the dog in the freezing rain. We definitely wince at the vet bills. But if you think your dog or cat is just a drain on your finances, you’re missing the bigger picture. Science is increasingly showing that owning … Read more

Take a minute to think about the last decade of your life. What kind of physical shape do you expect to be in? Do you want to be traveling and playing with grandkids, or do you want to be trapped in your own home, paying a fortune for round-the-clock medical care? I don’t care how … Read more