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I Tried Empower. Here’s What This Budgeting App Can — and Can’t — Do
Empower’s free personal finance app offers strong retirement planning tools, but its basic budgeting features and 2.8-star Android rating may disappoint power users.
My Mother Died. Then I Spent 8 Hours on Hold With the IRS
The IRS answered fewer than 1 in 5 calls last tax season — and for one journalist trying to collect his late mother’s refund, navigating the agency’s phone lines took months and over 8 hours on hold.
This Top Senior Tour Company Just Unveiled 2 New Civil Rights Trips
Road Scholar is launching two new Civil Rights trips in 2027 — and one of them pairs the movement’s history with the birth of jazz in New Orleans.
5 Sneaky Ways Your Grocery Store Tricks You Into Overspending
Your neighborhood supermarket is designed to empty your wallet before you even reach the checkout line.
10 States With the Cleanest Tap Water — and Where It’s Worst
Discover which states deliver the cleanest tap water and which ones fall short, plus options for choosing a filter.
Are HVAC Maintenance Plans Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Breakdown of Annual Service Contracts
A single HVAC tune-up can cost up to $250 on its own — but an annual maintenance plan bundles two visits, priority service, and up to 20% off emergency repairs for as little as $100 a year.
How Much Gold Should You Own? Here’s What Financial Experts Say
Financial experts say most investors should hold 5% to 10% of their portfolio in gold — but younger investors may be better off skipping it entirely.
Court Halts Loan Caps on Some Grad Degrees. What Does It Mean for You?
A federal judge paused rules stripping nursing and health degrees from higher loan limits — but new federal borrowing caps still hit July 1.
13 of the Best Deals From the Final Hours of Amazon’s Prime Day Sale
These are our hand-picked highlights from Amazon’s annual sale for Prime members.
Who Buys Groceries on BNPL? 10 Unsettling Consumer Truths From the Latest U.S. Economic Well-Being Report
When the majority is fine, it is easy to forget the minority.
Over 96K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled. See Affected Models
A software glitch in 96,310 Hyundai Tucson SUVs can cause the digital dashboard to go blank mid-drive — hiding your speedometer and fuel gauge when you need them most.
Money in a Minute for the Week Ending June 26, 2026
Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.
11 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Food While Traveling
Slash your spending on food while on the road with a little bit of planning.
What Tenants Should Know Before NYC Rent Freeze Goes Into Effect
A 7-1 vote froze rents on about 1 million NYC stabilized apartments — but only for leases that begin on or after October 1.
What Would a Reduction of Social Security Benefits Mean for You?
Depending on when you claim, here’s what your lifetime benefits could look like.
Red, White and Blue-Themed Foods, Deals for America’s 250th, July 4
Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts on July 4 to customers in patriotic colors, and dozens of other chains are offering $2.50 menus and BOGO deals.
Is Your Retirement Prep on Track? 9 Signs Experts Say to Look For
Here’s how you know if you’ll be ready to retire when the time comes, according to professionals.
20 Ways to Make Sure Your Retirement Travel Plans Actually Happen
Make your retirement travel dreams a reality with these tips.
20 Careers That Can Push Your Earnings to $1 Million in Under a Decade
Some of these roles can get you to seven figures in under five years.
How to Buy the Right Sun Shade and Keep Your Car Cool
A sunshade that doesn’t cover your full windshield — or is flipped the wrong way — can still leave your steering wheel scorching hot, but the right pick fixes that.
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