‘Streamflation’: Major streaming services have hiked prices by up to 172% since 2019. Is it still worth it?

The first price hike came in January 2023, followed by additional increases in June 2024 and October 2025. For longtime users ...

Florida business owners say local contractor took thousands from them for new countertops, then vanished. Why they may never recover their money

When Kirk Sherwood hired Elite Countertops to install new quartz countertops and cabinets in a kitchen at an investment ...

The world’s ultra-wealthy make themselves at home in these 7 US cities. How they’re preserving their wealth against the odds (and how you can too)

The ultra-wealthy are drawn to these hubs because of a powerful mix of booming financial ecosystems, cultural amenities and, ...

Travel insurance can help you avoid expensive surprises, but many popular vacation activities aren’t covered. Here’s what you might still pay for

Travel insurance can be well worth it. Medical evacuation alone can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, and ...

Lego crime wave: Police report ‘growing concern’ as thieves target toys with high resale value. Why holiday shoppers need to be careful this year

Lego sets have evolved from a colorful pile of bricks into more elaborate and sophisticated collectibles that entertain ...

I’m 35 and middle class with a stable job, but feel like I’m just 1 crisis away from financial ruin. How do I finally get my feet on solid ground?

Many Americans find themselves on precarious financial ground despite being employed full-time. According to a government ...

Ohio man bought a rundown house for $1K, then found $10K hidden in the basement. Here’s the surprising way he dealt with his decades-old treasure

Walter Castanedo of Toledo bought a rundown home in early 2024 with plans to renovate it. The three-bedroom, one-bath house ...

More sellers are pulling properties off the market instead of simply lowering asking prices. What this delisting deluge says about US real estate

The narrowing difference between number of delistings and listings is a housing market move that should raise flags for both ...

Suze Orman is sounding the alarm over the ‘holiday money trap.’ Here’s her 4-step fix to curb your spending before it spirals out of control

The enticement of big sales come Black Friday. The shining lights of pre-December Christmas marketing. The nauseatingly ...

Kyle Busch’s $8M loss is a warning to those with this 1 type of life insurance policy. Are you sure your ‘tax-free retirement plan’ isn’t a scam?

“I never thought something like this could happen to us," he said. "These policies were sold to us as part of a retirement ...

Millions of US drivers just scored $1B in ‘auto insurance refunds’ from Progressive. And more expected to follow. Are you entitled to a fat check?

With no minimum balances or account fees, as well as 24/7 withdrawals and free domestic wire transfers, you can ensure your ...

Boomers are hitting ‘peak 65,’ but even the wealthiest can’t tell if they’re truly ready to retire. Are you caught in the same ‘confidence paradox’?

Boomers are rocking confidence in their retirement plans. But they're missing the beat when it comes to inflation ...