Believe it or not, tax season has already begun. Amid the flurry of tax forms flooding inboxes and mailboxes, you might wonder about filing taxes early this year. If you’re expecting an IRS refund, it’s tempting to run out and try to get your return in now. Less enticing is rushing to submit tax documents if you owe money.

Working at 36,000 feet may not feel like living the dream, but if you’re traveling for work (or fun), every minute counts. Some U.S. airlines are making it easier than ever to stay connected whether you have your head in the clouds or on the ground. For the past...

I will have been with my partner for 50 years in July, but we're not legally married. Can I receive his retirement when he dies? I'm very worried I'll be on the street after taking care of him all these years. What advice can you give me?. -Lost. Dear Lost,

In a world where we have gotten used to paying for every bit of streaming content that we watch, you may be surprised to learn that free television still exists. Using a digital TV antenna, you can pick up free channels in your area and enjoy local news, sports and additional programming without paying any recurring fees.

The siren song of the credit card is music to our ears lately. When it comes time to pay the bills, we Americans are reaching for the plastic more than ever. With more people using credit cards to pay for food and rent, Americans’ total credit card debt reached a record $930 billion at the end of 2022, according to a new report from TransUnion. That’s a whopping 18.5% increase from the year before.

When it’s time to search the web, approximately 85% of users turn to Google. It’s such a prevalent search engine that we’ve turned its usage into a verb — Googling. But other options are available, and some will pay you to use them. Microsoft’s search competitor,...

Now that America’s largest movie theater chain is going to start charging ticket prices based on where your seat is located, it’s time to think about ways you can save money at the movies. Seriously, folks, AMC Theatres’ new pricing policy has a lot of people riled up....

My sister left her husband and moved into the city I live in now, living a block away from me. Shortly after, her two sons (currently 28 and 25) moved here also and live with her. The eldest hasn't worked since 2017 because my sister says he has anxiety issues....

However you’ve landed on needing a good milk alternative, we’re guessing you have your reasons. After all, plant-based milk alternatives (sometimes called “mylks”) have been known to cost as much as twice the price as regular dairy milks, according to a 2021 study from Food Dive.

It’s no secret that Netflix is cracking down on password sharing. Soon you’ll find yourself paying an additional charge if individuals outside your household access your Netflix account. While we don’t have details on when the change is rolling out, Netflix has already provided a tool to ease...

A few years ago, my parents got divorced. I'm in my mid-30s with my own family. The divorce was messy with lots of debate over money. My mother confided that my dad is deep in debt, spending sometimes $30,000 a month, at least, when she could still see his bank accounts. I don't know if it's still like that. I do know that he lost his job in the last couple of years so it may not be as bad.

Life insurance provides cash to your beneficiaries after you die. It’s meant to help replace your income. But what about buying life insurance if you’re over age 60 or 65? Does it make sense?. In some situations, it can make sense to spend thousands of dollars a year...

Buy now, pay later apps are an increasingly popular way to finance purchases. Companies like Affirm, AfterPay and Klarna let you split the cost of everyday purchases — from running shoes to groceries — into several installment payments. Pay-in-four loans are the most common model. You’re required to...

The freezer has been doing heavy lifting to save us both food and money for a while now. Is your grocery store running a huge sale on ground beef? Buy it in bulk and freeze it. Have some leftovers that you don’t want to toss? Cut down on food waste and freeze those, too!

Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, will receive less money for food starting in March. SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, received a boost three years ago as part of a pandemic-era emergency allotment. But these extra benefits — which gave recipients...

Over its nearly 30-year run, Audible has become a household name for online audiobooks. It’s nearly impossible to listen to a podcast these days without the host advertising an Audible subscription. There is a good reason why all your favorite online services seem to advertise Audible: They can make...

Frontier Airlines just unveiled a new summer pass that gets you unlimited flights from May to September for only $399. It’s called the GoWild! Summer Pass. But if you want one, you’ll need to act quickly. There are a limited number of passes available at the $399 introductory...

Break out the leashes and the poop bags! There’s never been a better time to be a dog walker. Who says so? Well, The New York Times says so. It just ran an article about professional dog walkers in Manhattan who are making more than $100,000 a year. And,...

My boyfriend of eight years stopped working four years ago. At the time, he told me it was because he needed to complete a remodel of a house his mother purchased. I believe the agreement was that she would buy the house and he would remodel it and then they would rent it out. He told me he didn’t have time to do the remodel and also have another job.