30+ years of personal finance
  Celebrating 30+ years of Emmy Award winning personal finance news and advice
Older couple at home working on retirement plans, Social Security, filling out forms.7 Retirement Mistakes That Could Cost You Hundreds of Thousands
Halloween decorations at Costco15 New Products at Costco in October 2026
Asset allocation and growth11 Secret Ways Americans Build Wealth

2026 Lexus ES EV Costs Less Than the Hybrid. Yes, Really.

and on May 28, 2026

Lexus priced the 2026 ES EV $2,200 below its own hybrid — then threw in a free DC fast-charging adapter most rivals sell for up to $200.

AI Is Making Job Scams Harder to Spot — and More Expensive for Victims

and on May 21, 2026

Job scam losses soared to $79.5 million in 2025, nearly 10 times the 2021 total, as AI helps fraudsters craft eerily personal pitches at massive scale.

Auto Industry Insiders Say the Sedan Is Poised for a Comeback

and on May 19, 2026

With compact sedans averaging $10,000 less than comparable SUVs, auto experts and a new teen survey suggest America’s long-overlooked sedan is staging a quiet comeback.

General Motors Lays Off Hundreds of IT Workers Globally

and on May 12, 2026

GM is cutting 500-600 IT jobs globally as the automaker restructures around different skills — its second significant round of layoffs since October.

Electric Pickup and Hybrid SUVs Power Kia’s Push for More U.S. Sales

and on May 1, 2026

Kia is rolling out a hybrid Telluride and a sub-$40,000 EV SUV — plus its first-ever American-style pickup by 2030 to crack 1 million U.S. sales.

General Motors Highlights $500M Tariff Refund in Q1 Earnings

and on April 28, 2026

The Supreme Court’s tariff ruling handed GM a $500M refund — but the automaker still absorbed $900M in tariff costs during the first quarter of 2026.

IRS Finalizes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Rules Days Before April 15

and on April 14, 2026

The final rules name more than 70 qualifying occupations — including gas pump attendants and visual artists — and set the exact income thresholds that determine whether tipped workers keep the full $25,000 deduction or lose it entirely.

That Tax Calculator Promising a Big Refund? The IRS Says Beware

and on April 7, 2026

The IRS is warning taxpayers that scammers have built fake online calculators designed to lure you in with inflated refund estimates — and steal your personal information.

Fake Recall Texts Are the Next Big Scam Hitting Shoppers

and on April 4, 2026

Scammers are impersonating Amazon, Costco, and Walmart with fake product recall alerts — and clicking the link can drain your bank account.

Americans Lost a Record $15.9 Billion to Scams in 2025, FTC Says

and on April 3, 2026

Fraud losses have surged nearly 430% since 2020 — and some victims are losing six figures or more from their retirement savings.

Tariffs Push New Car Prices Higher, and Experts Say It Won’t Stop

and on March 27, 2026

Automakers absorbed $35 billion in tariff costs last year to protect sales — now they’re passing every penny to buyers, and the price hikes are just getting started.

Scammers are Targeting Drivers with Fake Toll and Ticket Threats

and on March 24, 2026

Fake texts about unpaid tolls and parking tickets are flooding phones across the country. Here’s how to spot these scams and protect yourself.

The Oldest Car Models Still for Sale in the U.S.

and on March 21, 2026

Some of these nameplates have been on dealer lots since before your grandparents were born.

A BYD Taxi Ride Reveals Why U.S. Automakers Appear Uneasy

and on March 20, 2026

A reporter’s first ride in a Chinese-made electric vehicle offered a glimpse at the competition Detroit has been warning about for years.

Fertilizer Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts US Supplies

and on March 20, 2026

Nitrogen fertilizer supply chains are closely tied to the Middle East, and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is hitting farmers right before spring planting.

How the No Tax on Overtime Deduction Really Works for 2025

and on March 17, 2026

The “No Tax on Overtime” deduction on 2025 returns sounds simple, but complex IRS rules mean only the overtime premium portion qualifies — and not every job is eligible. Here’s what you need to know before filing.

Does Your Car Qualify for up to a $10,000 Tax Deduction? It Might

and on March 17, 2026

A new tax deduction lets qualifying buyers write off up to $10,000 in car loan interest — but only on new, American-assembled vehicles purchased through 2028.

War’s Impact on Oil Prices Shifts Interest About Used EV Market

and on March 16, 2026

A flood of electric vehicles coming off lease could mean steep discounts — but not every dealer is convinced buyers will bite.

Iran War Could Significantly Impact U.S. Auto Sales. Here’s Why

and on March 14, 2026

In six past oil crises, auto sales dropped by more than 10% — and three of those times, they plunged by 40% or more.

Best Day to Buy Gas? Why Sunday and Monday May Be Cheapest to Fill Up

and on March 11, 2026

Experts suggest filling up on Sunday or Monday to save money, as gas prices are statistically lowest at the beginning of the week compared to midweek.

41 - 60 of 65