Surprise: Your ‘Smart’ Appliance Is 38% More Likely to Break Than a Dumb One

on May 22, 2026

J.D. Power’s reliability study lands with a brutal verdict — and a number that should change how you shop.

America’s 10 Best Beaches for 2026 — and the Cheapest One Only Costs $6 to Visit

on May 22, 2026

Some need $1,000 flights. Others charge $50 for daily parking. But one top 10 beach lets a whole carload in for $6.

7 Places You Should Never Use a Credit Card

on May 21, 2026

Your credit card is a powerful tool — except in these modern traps, where one swipe can cost you thousands.

7 Fun Summer Vacation Spots That Are Shockingly Cheap

on May 21, 2026

Airfare’s up. Hotels are gouging. Here are cheap and fun summer escapes most travelers haven’t figured out yet.

7 Medical Tests and Treatments You Might Be Smart to Skip After 65

on May 21, 2026

Some “routine” medical care after 65 hurts more than it helps — and Medicare won’t pay every bill.

9 Flight Attendant Secrets to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Next Flight

on May 21, 2026

A study found tray tables carry eight times more bacteria than the toilet flush button. Here’s how the crew stays healthy.

I’ve Been a CPA for 45 Years: The IRS Just Did Something for Trump It’s Never Done for Anyone.

on May 20, 2026

The IRS just permanently barred itself from auditing one taxpayer’s past returns. After 45 years as a CPA, I’m stunned. I guess there are people above the law.

Most Memorial Day Sales Are Fake — 6 Ways to Avoid Getting Conned This Weekend

on May 20, 2026

A six-month investigation tracked 25 major retailers and found most sales are pure fiction. Here’s how to spot real deals.

Hamburger Approaching $7 a Pound: 5 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Beef

on May 20, 2026

The era of cheap beef is officially over. Here are battle-tested ways to keep it on your dinner table.

7 Vacation Money Tricks the Travel Industry Hopes You Never Discover

on May 20, 2026

Flight attendants, hotel clerks, and rental agents watch tourists overpay every day. Steal their playbook before your next trip.

Inflation Has Retirees Terrified. Here Are 7 Truths That Will Calm Them Down.

on May 19, 2026

You have more power to fight back against inflation than you think.

A 40,000-Person Study Just Linked Eggs to a 27% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk. Here’s What the Headlines Missed.

on May 19, 2026

Eggs may slash Alzheimer’s risk by 27%, but there’s a catch.

8 Ways to Shut Down the Spam Texts and Robocalls That Are Driving You Crazy

on May 19, 2026

Scam calls and texts cost victims thousands per year, not to mention driving us all insane.

13 Startling Truths About Getting Older

on June 12, 2026

If you’re younger, prepare to be caught off guard by these facts of life. If you’re older, well, join the club.

Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before I Retire?

on May 18, 2026

The math says one thing. Your gut says another. Here are five questions that settle it.

8 Ways to Win at Red Lobster’s, Applebee’s and Olive Garden’s All-You-Can-Eat Comeback

on May 18, 2026

Bottomless deals are back at some big restaurant chains — but the math is rigged. Here’s how to flip it.

5 Retirement Mistakes That Cost Six-Figure Portfolios the Most — and the Free Service I Now Recommend

on May 15, 2026

A veteran financial journalist and CPA breaks down the five most costly retirement planning errors he’s seen over a 45-year career, and explains why avoiding them may be easier than you think.

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending May 15, 2026

on May 15, 2026

Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

There’s Only One Rule for Prediction Markets — Ignore It and You’re the Sucker

on May 15, 2026

Most bettors lose. A tiny few clean up. And some already know the answer before they bet.

Rates Are Rising — Here Are 5 Things Every Smart Saver Should Be Doing Today

on May 14, 2026

Rates haven’t been this high in nearly a year. Here’s how smart savers are quietly pocketing extra income.

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