Many Americans are still working into their 80s, and not always out of choice. Sharon Albrecht, 84, retired from hospital nursing more than a decade ago but quickly learned that Social Security alone ...
When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, the administration promoted a sweeping new tax break for drivers. On its website, the White House described it as ...
Imagine a homeowner named Nati who wants to refinance her original $320,000 mortgage at 6.5% after three years. She was offered a new rate of 6%, with closing costs of $4,000 plus fees, and the loan ...
Budgeting money doesn’t mean buckling down and never enjoying a latte again. There are many ways to prepare a first-time ...
In this edition of the reader story, we meet a 30-something tech consultant who often ignored logic and followed his heart, ...