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8 Common Fertilizer Mistakes That Can Damage Your Lawn (and What to Do Instead)

Don’t let these missteps waste your money, harm your lawn or contaminate local water sources.

Get a Suspicious Text? Here Are the Signs It’s a Scam

Urgent demands for gift cards, look-alike links and fake family emergencies are among the clues that can help protect your money and personal information.

10 Died When Recalled Sprinklers Failed. Check Your Parent’s Building

The recall ended in 2007. But many faulty sprinkler heads were never replaced, and one assisted-living home paid the price.

When You Turn 65, There’s a 7-in-10 Chance You Will Need Long-Term Care. Don’t Assume Your Family Will Provide It

They may be willing, but what if they can’t? Make a plan while you still can.

Will a Gas-Tax Holiday Actually Lower Gas Prices?

A tax break sounds like instant relief, but the pump-price drop may lag—and Congress would have to act before the federal levy changed.

Paid an ATM Fee at a Gas Station Since 2007? You May Be Owed Money

It covers nearly 19 years of fees at gas stations and corner stores. Most people who qualify will never file.

Which Generation Carries the Highest Debt?

Gen X’s median nonmortgage balance tops $24,700, but the report also shows which generation carries the most auto, credit card and student loan debt.

Here’s When Sushi Is Healthy, and When It’s Not

Raw fish, sodium-heavy soy sauce and mercury levels matter, but choosing cooked seafood and vegetable rolls can make sushi a balanced meal.

The New Travel Fee Catching Travelers Before They Even Depart

New Zealand’s two required charges can add about $70 before a hotel booking, while other countries are adding or changing digital entry fees.

Why Millions of Americans May Have No Warm Winter Nights This Year

Heating oil could cost households an average of $878 more this winter, with some Northeast families facing bills nearly $1,000 higher.

There’s Still a Heavy Demand for Workers. It’s in Blue-Collar Jobs

A new report estimates employers will need 1.7 million skilled-trade workers a year through 2035, but training pipelines may supply barely half.

After a Mini-Stroke, the Bigger Danger Isn’t Another Stroke

A 113,000-person study found doctors are watching for the wrong threat. And the first year is when it matters most.

Holiday Jobs Are the Scarcest Since 2008. Here’s Who’s Still Hiring

Retailers are hiring fewer holiday workers than in any year since the Great Recession. The early birds will snatch them up.

Gold Is Roughly 26% Below Its January Record. Before You Put It in an IRA, Do the Break-Even Math

Gold can add diversification to a retirement portfolio, but watch the IRA fees and dealer markups before making a decision.

The Price of Holiday Travel Just Hit a Level Travelers Haven’t Seen

Thanksgiving fares average $402, while international tickets to Oceania top $2,000 at Christmas; flexible dates and booking tactics could help trim the bill.