Personal Finance

Applying to college and figuring out how to pay for it is a rite of passage for many high school seniors. But what about adult students who have been out of school for a while? There’s no school guidance counselor…

The reality of the tampon shortage is sinking in at checkout counters and in bathrooms across the country. Supply chain issues and inflation have teamed up to make an already complicated time of the month increasingly stressful. You’ve probably noticed…

Dear Penny, My mother is 47 and has been increasingly paranoid about her death. She’s not sickly or in bad shape. She’s been getting better about managing her sudden diagnosis of diabetes.  I think she’s doing well for her age.…

Smartphones seem to be getting more and more expensive by the year. Even Apple’s middle-market iPhone 13 comes in at a starting price of $699. That’s not a budget phone. Prospects don’t get better on the Android side either, with…

Maybe you’ve thought about getting life insurance to protect your family in case something happens to you. But you haven’t gotten around to it because — let’s face it — figuring out what kind of policy you really need is…

If you needed extra money, like, yesterday, you’ve come to the right spot. Our team has compiled a list of creative ways you can fatten your bank account this month. Certainly, there’s something here that fits your needs. Without further…

You’ve spent decades in the workforce earning a living, your schedule dictated by the demands of the job. All the while, you’ve been steadily adding to your savings so that one day you could get to this point: Retirement. You…

Job interviews can be nerve wracking. How should you prepare? What should you know about the company? What should you say — and avoid saying? Prepping for a job interview is essential. It can calm your nerves and give you…

Travelers who are excited about taking those long-awaited trips aren’t nearly as cheery about the rising cost of airfare thanks to fuel costs and inflation in general. Budget airlines, of course, are impacted too, but there are still many bargains…

It’s probably not news to you, but the price of fresh produce is rising. Between March and April 2022, the price of food in general went up 9.4 percent. Add to that supply chain and food waste concerns and there…