Category: Money

You were about to be a parent of the decade and saved enough in the 529 plan to pay for your child’s private college education. […]

If you’ve been thinking about getting rid of your car, now is the perfect time to do so. According to the Consumer Price Index from […]

For years, you lived on a college budget, getting food wherever you could, buying gas from trip to trip, and never once thinking about the […]

Have you ever had a bad meal in a restaurant and then ate it anyway? Have you ever told a stylist that you love your […]

When the bill comes in at the end of a dinner with friends or family, things can get awkward fast. Maybe you’re an adult who […]

You’ve likely experienced monthly or yearly fluctuations in your budget and spending (or weekly; hey, inflation ). Sometimes it may seem that you are just […]

Georgia recently became the 13th state in the nation to require high school students to be taught personal finance. According to Next Gen Personal Finance […]

There are many factors to consider when evaluating a potential long-term partner. Their values, emotion management, political leanings, and more. One aspect that is sometimes […]

There are probably certain products or services that you have been buying regularly for years, if not decades. And over time, you’ve probably learned how […]

While Venmo and other money-swapping apps have been popular for years, there is still some gray area when it comes to cost-sharing etiquette. On the […]

In our capitalist society, there is a constant desire to turn every free minute into an opportunity to earn money. But I’m not here to […]

No matter how hard they tried, the killers and technophiles of the world simply couldn’t kill vinyl records. Every time a new audio technology hit […]

You may have noticed that the dollars in your wallet are suddenly worth less than a dollar. For this you can thank inflation, a measure […]

Depending on who they are, gift cards can be the perfect gift. (Read: Not from a life partner who needs to intuitively know you want […]

For many people – if not most of us – money is mysterious. One second you just got paid and you feel like a billionaire, […]

Marriage and diamonds are just a few of the things millennials are accused of murdering. But while claiming that millennials don’t buy diamonds (and don’t […]

If you were planning on making your famous Christmas cheesecake this year, then the current shortage of cream cheese has likely thwarted your rich creamy […]

Lifehacker is looking for a senior finance writer , which means we are looking for a certain type of person: our finance writers cover specialized […]

If you have one, then it is probably your most precious piece of jewelry: this sparkling stone with the words “Yes” (or “I did”), this […]

You probably think of vending machines as your last snack outpost when you’re stuck in an office or airport. You probably don’t think of them […]

The end of the calendar year is a time for tactfully stepping out of holiday parties and risky speculations about what to get your colleague […]

In a way, money is the perfect gift. It is liquid, which means that the recipient has free rein to do whatever he wants with […]

Share responsibilities. Embedded company. Other people’s expensive snacks that you can steal in gradual, inconspicuous portions. There are many good reasons for having roommates, but […]

Interviewing isn’t just about selling yourself as the best job candidate – it’s also your chance to figure out who you’ll be working for and […]

While you may think of credit ratings as a make-or-break yardstick when qualifying for a mortgage or car loan, they also affect other areas of […]

There is a lot to reveal when it comes to dollar stores – like their propensity to pop up in food deserts and their impact […]

With the interest and payments freeze on student loans expiring on January 31, 2022, there is still time to use that extra money to improve […]

It looks like we are on this cryptocurrency roller coaster for a long time. One name you probably see pops up a lot is Dogecoin, […]

The FAFSA, a free federal student aid app, opened on October 1 for the 2022-2023 academic year. However, every year, many high school graduates leave […]

Credit rating apps are a popular way to keep track of your credit ratings, but they really aren’t that great. According to a recent analysis […]

While a low credit rating definitely affects your ability to qualify for loans at reasonable rates, the upper range of your credit rating doesn’t really […]

Taco Bell is reaching out to taco fans around the world by testing a new subscription service called Taco Lover’s Pass. But how much should […]

You should never leave money on the table that is rightfully yours, but in the case of unclaimed property – funds or assets owed to […]

If you think about it, making beats is a dream job. You can mess around with cool sounds all day, and if you’re good, you […]

This goes for anyone who has come to terms with the fact that a gym they haven’t been to in years will withdraw some money […]

The first year of college is a lot of adulthood at once, so it’s easy to make mistakes right away, especially when it comes to […]

In airports crowded with travelers, you might consider subscribing to the TSA PreCheck Expedited Security Program . But what about Clear , a private line […]

Have you tried talking to an airline support representative lately? A complete storm of post-pandemic demand, scheduling changes and staff shortages has resulted in frustrated […]

While many airlines have removed change and cancellation fees, there is still a hidden “seat selection” fee that you shouldn’t notice when choosing a seat. […]