Category: Articles

53% of U.S. Homes Lost Value This Year — 27 Places Where It’s the Worst

MTN Staff on November 18, 2025

Is this a sign of good news for priced-out homebuyers … or just a bit of short-term market turbulence?

Electricity Bills Soar and ‘It Feels Like There’s Nothing We Can Do,’ Says Ohio Resident Karin Gudal. Over 124 Million Americans Are Affected

Kendall Blythe on November 18, 2025

Parka on and still freezing in the dark? Here are 5 strategies to beat rate hikes.

These Are the States You Can Thank for Your Holiday Turkey Dinner

Federico Fontanella on November 18, 2025

Nearly 90% of turkey production comes from just 13 states.

Warren Buffett Shares 6 Life Lessons in Final CEO Letter As He Prepares to Ride Off Into the Sunset — Including His Response to ‘Father Time’

Chris Kissell on November 18, 2025

The Oracle of Omaha shares thoughts on success, friendship and what truly matters as he prepares to step down from Berkshire Hathaway.

Why Women Walk Away From Careers at Their Peak — and the Crisis No One Talks About

Jasmine Escalera, PhD on November 18, 2025

Women are struggling in the workplace — enough to make them ditch established careers rather than suffer in silence.

Thrift Shopping for Profit? Avoid These 10 Brands, Professional Reseller Warns

Kentin Waits on November 18, 2025

Trends come and go. For resellers, the moment has passed for these brands.

IRS Interest Rates to Remain Steep in January — but There’s Hope for Cuts in 2026

MTN Staff on November 18, 2025

Here’s the rate you can expect if you underpay — or overpay — your federal income taxes.

American Parents Fear Schools Are Failing to Prep Kids for an AI-Driven Workplace

Jasmine Escalera, PhD on November 18, 2025

More than half of parents worry their children won’t have the same career opportunities as their generation.

Meygan and Casey Had $200K in Debt, No Income and a Newborn. Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps Seemed an Unlikely Solution. What They Did Next Changed Everything

Kendall Blythe on November 18, 2025

Sleepless, stressed and out of money. Here’s what happened when one couple hit their financial breaking point.

6 Medicare Costs Will Jump in January — and the Part B Hikes Are Far Worse Than Inflation

Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2025

The new year will bring more bad news for Americans with traditional Medicare health insurance — but good news for those on private plans.

Behavioral Scientist Who Uncovered the Key to Successful Teams Says ‘We’ve Been Fooled’ — What Separates Average Groups From Great Ones

Karla Bowsher on November 17, 2025

Virtually everyone heads something, whether a company or a household. Yet research shows our society gets leadership all wrong.

Find Work for the Holidays With Monster’s Seasonal Hiring Index

Vicki Salemi on November 17, 2025

Employers are ramping up seasonal hiring. Here’s where to find the jobs.

At 44, I Was Broke and Scared—At 63 I Retired Early. Here’s Exactly What I Did

MTN Staff on November 24, 2025

Every night, the same thought: “I’m going to be 80 and still working.” At 63, he handed in his resignation. Here are 10 things he did that changed everything.

6 Ways to Avoid Paying to Check Bags When Flying

Gael F. Cooper on November 17, 2025

Save yourself some cash to spend on souvenirs or a special vacation meal.

9 Ways Companies Are Overcharging You—And Betting You Won’t Notice

MTN Staff on December 31, 2025

Patricia, 61, wasn’t being scammed. She was just paying full price while savvier customers paid half. One hour of comparison shopping changed everything.