Money
-
8 Clever Ways to Slash Your Monthly Bills by $500
Inflation is driving up the cost of everything, but you don’t have to just sit there and accept it. From cutting your car insurance premiums in half to finding hidden subscriptions that are quietly draining your bank account, there are simple, legitimate ways to keep more cash in your pocket. We’ve rounded up the top free tools and services that…
Read More » -
Management Training Programs That Can Boost Your Career, Plus 8 Companies That Offer Them
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Management training programs are crucial to your career development, especially if you’re aiming for leadership roles. So, finding a company that offers these programs should be a top priority in your job search. It’s not just about getting a job — it’s about building a career with a company that genuinely invests in you.…
Read More » -
Research Shows Hiring Managers Are Pickier Than Ever. Here’s How to Win Them Over.
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If your job search feels slower, more selective, or harder to break into right now, you are not imagining it. New Monster research suggests many employers are putting more energy into keeping the talent they already have than expanding headcount. In Monster’s 2026 Hiring WorkWatch Report, a survey of 800 U.S.-based hiring…
Read More » -
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 directly with others. According to Monster’s new Frontline Labor Report, these roles are not only holding steady but driving hiring demand in 2026. Based on an analysis of millions of job postings on Monster throughout…
Read More » -
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 hours before departure. However, if you wait to pay in person at the airport, a second checked bag will now cost you more on those same itineraries. This specifically applies to flights within the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It…
Read More » -
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 in Congress. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for about 3.2 million public-sector retirees who also receive pension income. The law’s effective date was…
Read More » -
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, IRS data show. The average refund through Feb. 6 was $2,290, up nearly 11% from $2,065 at the same time in 2025 while total returns received fell 5.2%. The IRS noted refund numbers should rise…
Read More » -
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 for rideshare apps or delivering food, some of the best opportunities require nothing more than a reliable internet connection and a bit of spare time. If you are looking to pad your savings or offset…
Read More » -
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 chance to see a bigger refund by claiming a new deduction on tip income on 2025 federal returns. We’re talking about waitstaff, food servers, fast food and counter workers, barbers and hairdressers. And bakers, blackjack…
Read More » -
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 Illustrator card, encased in a custom diamond necklace, for $16,492,000 in a Goldin online auction. Bidding for the one-of-a-kind card and accessory began on Feb. 15 at $13.3 million. Solari Capital Founder AJ Scaramucci was…
Read More »