More Employers Are Now Giving ‘Peanut Butter’ Raises — What It Means for Your Paychecks in 2026
If you’re hoping for a big pay raise this year, recent data suggests you might want to check those expectations. Pay raises in 2026 are
When Are You Going to Retire? It May Be Sooner Than You Think
As my parents aged, my sister and I talked a lot about where Mom would go when Dad passed away. My sister’s house? My house?
6 Low-Stress Side Hustles That Don’t Require a Car or a Degree
You don’t need a master’s degree or a vehicle to build a reliable second income stream. While the gig economy is often associated with driving
9 Frontline Jobs That Are Dominating the Market in 2026 (and Resisting Automation)
GagliardiImages / Shutterstock.com As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, many jobs still require people to be physically present, make judgment calls, and work
Unfair Taxes and the Bill That Aims to Fix It
The Social Security Fairness Act signed at the beginning of 2025 is now unfair, at least when it comes to taxes, according to some representatives
Tax Refunds Are Big This Year, IRS Data Show. Here’s How Big.
The number of tax returns the IRS has received so far this tax season is down from last year, but refunds are up double digits,
Checking in a Second Bag Could Now Cost You More on American Airlines
It pays to plan ahead on American Airlines – and you may pay extra if you don’t. Customers who prepay for checked luggage can now get a $5 discount on their first and second bags for domestic U.S. and select international flights. Prepayment is available up until 2
How to Qualify for the New $25,000 Tip Deduction on 2025 Taxes
Roughly 6 million people reported income from tips on federal income tax returns in the past — and you can bet they’ll jump at the
How to Save 5% to 50% on Everything
Most people treat the price tag like it’s a law of nature. It’s not. In most cases, that number is just a suggestion—a “starting point”
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Logan Paul Sells Pokémon Card for $16.4 Million
How much would you pay for an ultra-rare Pokémon card? On Feb. 16, YouTube creator turned WWE personality Logan Paul sold a 1998 Pokémon Pikachu