Asked on Reddit: Should I Pay Off Loans or Save?
When it comes to financial priorities, the right answer can vary by person.
Are Air Traffic Controllers the Key to Ending the Shutdown?
The government shutdown has caused travel disruptions as unpaid air traffic controllers call out sick.
Paychecks on Pause: Lessons Everyone Can Learn From the Shutdown
Millions of federal workers are living without pay. Here's what all of us can do to prepare for financial uncertainty.
Is AI Really Coming After Your Job?
The doomsayers haven’t been proved right — yet — but studies show some occupations are at greater risk than others.
Shutdown Could Be Looming Yet Again
The federal government is funded through Sept. 30. Congress faces barriers to a new deal as midterms approach.
News Roundup: Shutdown Looms, Ticketmaster Targeted, EV Tax Break Ends
The government could shut down Wednesday as the political parties hit another stalemate.
How to Save on Tickets to Live Events in 2025
Save money on live-event tickets by monitoring presales, buying directly and using verified resale platforms.
Ticketmaster Finds Itself in Federal Crosshairs Again
The FTC accuses the company of coordinating with ticket brokers who dominate online ticket sales.
Roundup: TikTok Deal, Music Streamer Showdown, Fed Cut and More
A deal to keep TikTok alive in the U.S. appears near. Plus: The Fed cuts rates for the first time in 2025.
Fed Trims Rate: What Does It Mean For You?
The federal funds rate is now 4%-4.25%. Further 2025 cuts are likely.
How Much Do Music Streaming Services Cost?
Music streaming services all offer massive libraries for a monthly fee. Also: How much do they pay artists?
Is Your Favorite New Artist Actually an AI Robot?
Is your monthly music streaming subscription supporting artists or machines?
Roundup: Fed Countdown, AI Stock Bubble, Job Hugging and More
A near-guarantee Fed rate cut is ahead, beef prices are sky high and an AI stock bubble could be forming.
Roundup: World Cup Tix, a New iPhone, Gold Fever & Pumpkin Spice
Soccer's World Cup comes to North America in 2026, and the long, crooked path to scoring tickets begins this week.
How Tariffs Could Mess With Your Pumpkin Spice
Autumn’s signature flavor won’t be immune to tariffs.
Which Jobs Qualify for ‘No Tax on Tips’?
Jobs exempt from tip taxes include tour guides, digital content creators, taxi drivers and home plumbers.
News Roundup: Tariff Ruling; Online Shopping Hits Roadblock
Tariffs will stay in place for now. Plus: The end of an e-commerce era; GDP bounces back in Q2.
This Tariff Loophole Kept Cheap Stuff Cheap; Now, It’s Ending
After Friday, even small items bought directly from overseas sellers will be subject to duties.
Roundup: Tariffs Are Coming for Your Coffee (and Matcha)
Tariffs brew trouble for the coffee industry; matcha supply no match for demand; Americans and alcohol.
Fed Chair Powell Hints at Possible Incoming Rate Cut
NerdWallet Economist Elizabeth Renter weighs in on Powell’s rate cut signal.