Personal Finance
All the ways student debt exacerbates racial inequality — ‘it’s like landing in quick sand’
The factors are complicated, but they tie broadly back to America’s history of systemic racism
12:28 p.m. Today12:28 p.m. July 21, 2019
Treating these two common health issues in young adulthood can drastically reduce your risk of coronary heart disease
A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology analyzed more than 36,000 people.
12:28 p.m. Today12:28 p.m. July 21, 2019
Why more women are replacing male CEOs in the years since the Great Recession
Are women CEOs breaking the glass ceiling, or have they been to hired to manage troubled companies on a glass cliff?
12:28 p.m. Today12:28 p.m. July 21, 2019
A major new study suggests it’s possible to avoid developing dementia — 5 ways to reduce your risk
The study was published Monday by scientists at the University of Exeter and presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 in Los Angeles.
12:28 p.m. Today12:28 p.m. July 21, 2019
The grim reality of millennials who rely on their parents for money: ‘I pay for lunch at work, and I pay for my Netflix account’
Why it’s time to cut millennials some slack for being financially dependent on their parents.
12:27 p.m. Today12:27 p.m. July 21, 2019
I’m 65, my mortgage is paid off and I have $370,000 in savings, so why I am still worried about money?
‘Most people would laugh to be in my position, I know, but I constantly worry about running out of money.’
12:27 p.m. Today12:27 p.m. July 21, 2019
As the U.S. faces a massive heat wave, don’t make these 3 mistakes when you turn on your air conditioning
Reasons why summer air-conditioning costs soar have nothing to do with the hot weather.
12:27 p.m. Today12:27 p.m. July 21, 2019
Extreme heat kills more than 600 Americans a year — here are the best ways to stay cool
Sweltering conditions can single out certain groups for more danger.
12:26 p.m. Today12:26 p.m. July 21, 2019
On the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, thank NASA for memory foam, pet odor filters — and GPS on your iPhone
NASA-related research has led to well-known common consumer products including Bowflex home gyms.
12:26 p.m. Today12:26 p.m. July 21, 2019
America’s child-care crisis: ‘The entire system is experiencing pressure from every angle and something’s got to blow’
It costs an average of $213 per week at a child-care center, up 14.5% from five years ago, according to a new report.
12:26 p.m. Today12:26 p.m. July 21, 2019The Moneyist »
Do I attract bad guys? Three husbands and one boyfriend tried to steal my money
12:25 p.m. Today12:25 p.m. July 21, 2019
This father paid $400,000 to get his child into Georgetown, but his son said he didn’t know — should he have been expelled?
12:25 p.m. Today12:25 p.m. July 21, 2019
My husband grew up dirt poor and doesn’t believe in insurance or banks, yet he racked up $7,000 on my credit card
12:24 p.m. Today12:24 p.m. July 21, 2019
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San Francisco 49ers coach Katie Sowers on how she landed her dream job
2:23 p.m. July 20, 2019
The U.S. women’s team won the World Cup, and they’re about to get paid — by sponsors, anyway
9:20 a.m. July 13, 2019
Companies use this creative trick keep wages stagnant, even in a strong economy
8:53 a.m. July 11, 2019
Your career trajectory is set in the 5 years after graduation
1:27 p.m. July 5, 2019
Travel »
Marriott facing lawsuit over ‘deceptive’ resort fees that allegedly harm consumers
9:22 a.m. July 10, 2019
The handy $29 item that travel pros say they won’t take a trip without
2:48 p.m. July 8, 2019
How this state became an unexpected foodie destination
6:53 a.m. July 3, 2019
Real Estate »
Led by the Chinese, foreigners are buying dramatically fewer American homes
7:32 a.m. July 20, 2019
Here’s what the recent earthquakes could do to California’s shaky housing market
7:10 a.m. July 13, 2019
Here’s what millennial home buyers really care about when getting a mortgage
3:42 p.m. July 11, 2019
Here’s what a ‘starter home’ will cost you in every state across the country
12:58 p.m. July 10, 2019
Taxes »
Beware, the IRS is eyeing your inherited money
9:22 a.m. July 20, 2019
Why ‘charitable contributions’ won’t help you get around SALT deduction limits
8:22 a.m. July 20, 2019
What the IRS doesn’t tell you about self-employment taxes
2:28 p.m. July 16, 2019
Biden lowered his taxes in a way that Obama tried to prevent
3:25 p.m. July 10, 2019
Warren Buffett missed out on this lucrative double tax break with his $3.6 billion donation
11:25 a.m. July 8, 2019
Avoid these painful tax issues when settling a loved one’s estate
12:53 p.m. July 3, 2019
Spending & Saving »
The filthy mistake you’re likely making in the kitchen — and its simple $14 solution
10:13 a.m. Today10:13 a.m. July 21, 2019
Beware of unsolicited packages after Amazon Prime Day — they could be part of a scam
4:46 p.m. July 20, 2019
