Latest inflation figures are good news – even if they give a lot of people heartburnThe U.S. economy is slowing, but not crashing. In the dismal science, this is what counts as good news. That’s the message I took away from the latest inflation data, released May 15, 2024, which showed U.S. consumer prices rising 3.4% in the 12 months to April 2024.
Cancelling credit card, uncluttering home: Top personal finance storiesClosing your credit card is not like cancelling an order on an e-commerce website. It has ramifications, such as affecting your credit score.
The Home Insurance Crunch: See What’s Happening in Your StateAs climate change makes disasters more frequent and severe, the insurance industry is in tumult. Losses have been spreading beyond states that have been ravaged by hurricanes and wildfires, like Florida and California, and into places like Iowa, Arkansas, Ohio, Utah and Washington.
The Bridesmaids Going Into Debt for Their Friends’ WeddingsAre you getting married? Best wishes! I can’t promise you a lifetime of happiness, but I am confident that your celebrations will probably cost more than you think (sorry; I hope the pictures are worth it). How much to spend on your own wedding is your business, of course.
How ‘Kitty Cats’ Are Wrecking the Home Insurance IndustryThis story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The rising cost of homeowner’s insurance is now one of the most prominent symptoms of climate change in the United States.
Is it time to rethink the 4% retirement withdrawal rule? Experts weigh inWhen it comes to spending money in retirement, there's one rule of thumb — the 4% rule — that has persisted for decades. The 4% withdrawal rule calls for retirees to withdraw that portion from their investment portfolio in the first year of retirement.
Bird flu in milk is alarming — but not for the reason you thinkThe US Department of Agriculture’s failed response to bird flu in cows, explained. Bird flu has had a busy couple of years.
‘Hacks’ Is Back, and It’s Still One of the Funniest Shows on TVWhen Season Three of Hacks begins, legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is at an improbable professional apex.
How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do You Really Need?Car insurance is a necessity, but it's not one-size fits all. There's a minimum coverage required by your state, but that may not be enough to fully protect you financially.
You can buy a home in France or Italy for 'the price of a new truck'—but take these 3 steps before retiring abroadWhat started as a fun side project for Tommy Sikes has become a big part of his business.
The Idea of You — and the idea of age gapsFrom hit movies to viral essays, the discourse is rarely about the people inside the relationships. There’s something about age gaps right now. They’re all over the place.
Lawmakers are overreacting to crimeCrime rates are falling. Why are lawmakers passing tough-on-crime bills? When it comes to public safety, lawmakers have two primary jobs: enacting policies that curb crime and making their constituents feel safe.
Harvard-trained EQ researcher and mom: 3 phrases I always say to my kids to boost their emotional intelligenceWhen our days are filled with so many stressors and stimuli, especially from the screens in our pockets, it often feels like everyone is short on time and patience, no matter how old you are. It can be hard to fully and genuinely engage with one another.
The crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists shows why the left needs free speechProtecting radical dissent requires tolerating right-wing speech. Social justice advocates spent much of the past decade fighting to constrict the bounds of permissible debate on college campuses.
Treat your well-being like a meal and prioritize 3 ‘macronutrients of happiness,' says Harvard expertHappiness is something that we all strive for, but there isn't a clear prescription for the desired feeling. Social scientist Arthur C.