30+ years of personal finance
  Celebrating 30+ years of Emmy Award winning personal finance news and advice
Over-the-counter medication and supplements at Costco6 Things I Always Buy at Costco
Broke senior opening empty wallet10 Dumb Ways Retirees Blow Their Savings
Woman with brand new car at a car dealership.24 Things You Should Really Stop Buying (and Smarter Alternatives)

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Raises Swimming Pool Fears. Here’s the Real Risk

and on July 24, 2026

Chlorine doesn’t kill this parasite, but experts say lettuce, not your pool, is the likely source behind the current outbreak.

Florida Residents Face Massive Gap in Rental Affordability

and on July 23, 2026

In Florida, a minimum-wage worker would need to log 91 hours a week just to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment, new data shows.

How to Stay Safe as Texas Temperatures Soar Past 100 Degrees

and on July 23, 2026

Heatstroke can spike your body temperature past 106 degrees in minutes — here’s how to spot the warning signs and stay cool without a bigger power bill.

2026 Genesis G80 Review: Premium Features without the Premium Price

and on July 23, 2026

This $58,450 luxury sedan out-powers rivals from BMW and Mercedes-Benz — here’s how it stacks up after a week behind the wheel.

Miami Now Tops New York City as More Expensive. It’s Having an Impact

and on July 22, 2026

New Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows one Florida metro now costlier than Manhattan — and over 560,000 local households can’t cover basic costs.

West Nile Virus Found in Pittsburgh. Is Mosquito-Borne Illness Common?

and on July 21, 2026

Allegheny County has confirmed Pennsylvania’s only case this year, prompting evening pesticide spraying across six neighborhoods this week.

Fourth Person Dies in NYC’s Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

and on July 21, 2026

Health officials say 76 cases and four deaths have hit two Manhattan ZIP codes — here’s what symptoms mean you should see a doctor.

Many Travelers Pay for TSA PreCheck. Some Get It Free.

and on July 17, 2026

Military members, disabled veterans, CLEAR+ subscribers and holders of dozens of specific credit cards can skip the $76-to-$85 PreCheck enrollment fee entirely.

Americans Are Asking AI About Their Health. Here’s Where It Goes Wrong

and on July 17, 2026

Nearly a third of U.S. adults ask AI about symptoms monthly, but doctors warn chatbots can invent confident, dangerously wrong answers.

Where to Find Shelters, File Claims after Texas Hill Country Floods

and on July 17, 2026

Texas Hill Country flood victims can call one hotline for insurance help and another for 24/7 crisis support, with three Red Cross shelters open now.

Giant Eagle Cuts Prices on 300 Grocery Items. Here’s What’s Cheaper

and on July 17, 2026

The chain’s markdown push covers produce, meat, snacks and more, plus a $10 online coupon code through July 22.

America’s Biggest Landlord Accused of Blocking Section 8 Renters

and on July 17, 2026

Housing Rights Initiative has filed 114 discrimination complaints against Greystar across six states and D.C. for allegedly refusing Section 8 vouchers.

What to Know About Cyclosporiasis Cases, Prevention in Pittsburgh Area

, and on July 16, 2026

Michigan now reports over 3,700 cyclosporiasis cases, more than double the CDC’s national total, as a Pittsburgh patient lands in the hospital.

Do You Need a KN95 Mask for Poor Air Quality in NYC? What to Know

and on July 16, 2026

NYC’s air quality index topped 200 Thursday — officials say only one type of mask actually filters out the wildfire smoke.

Some PA Social Security Recipients Get 2 Payments in July, None in August

, , and on July 16, 2026

A calendar quirk sends August’s SSI check out early in July, leaving recipients with two payments this month and none until September.

IRS Raises Mileage Rate Midyear. Here’s Who Benefits in 2026

and on July 16, 2026

After a brutal gas-price spike, the IRS quietly bumped its business mileage rate mid-year for only the third time in decades.

Pennsylvania Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Case Numbers, Prevention Tips

, and on July 14, 2026

Pennsylvania’s case count remains below its historical average even as Michigan’s outbreak swells past 2,600 infections in a single weekend.

Should Washington DC Be Worried About Legionnaires’ Outbreak in NYC?

and on July 14, 2026

Health officials trace New York’s 60-case Legionnaires’ outbreak to a contaminated cooling tower — here’s why DC’s 50+ residents face extra risk.

Has Cyclosporiasis Hit the DC Area? What to Know as Parasite Spreads

and on July 13, 2026

Maryland cases have nearly doubled since May, and the CDC now wants weekly, not monthly, case-count updates nationwide.

When Is Food Unsafe? What Sell By and Best By Labels Mean for You

, and on July 10, 2026

California just banned ‘sell by’ dates on groceries, with only infant formula and eggs kept exempt from the new law.

61 - 80 of 160