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Why This 28-Year-Old Earning $81,000 Changed Careers: ‘I Knew It Was Risky, But What's the Worst That Could Happen?'
Leila Kartforosh was doing important Covid-19 research as a microbiologist, but she wasn’t happy and decided to make a career change.
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Americans Are ‘Wasting Too Much Money on Housing,' Says Top Economist—Here Are 4 Ways to Get ‘House Rich'
As mortgage interest rates spike, it costs more to buy a home. Whether renting or owning, many people waste money on housing, says a Harvard-trained economist.
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If You Traded Crypto Last Year, You Need to Report It on Your Tax Return: ‘One of the Misconceptions of Crypto Is That It's Anonymous'
Tax Day is just weeks away, and for many Americans it will be the first time they answer questions about cryptocurrencies on their tax returns.
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‘Queer Eye' Star Tan France Uses a Simple Trick to Decide If Something Is Worth Splurging on
Tan France may be the most fashion-forward member of the Fab Five, but he’s selective about which clothes he’s willing to splurge on.
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This 26-Year-Old Med Student Has Over $350,000 in Student Loans—Here's Why She Won't Use a Credit Card
With the prospect of “decades” of loan payments ahead of her, Alexandra Capellini is hesitant to open a credit card to make her life easier in the short term.
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Get Your Tax Refund Faster by Avoiding These 6 Commonly Overlooked Mistakes
Follow these tips to get your tax refund sent to you within three weeks of filing your tax return.
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A Subscription Audit Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars —Here's How to Do It
Most people don’t know how many subscriptions they have, and of those that do, nearly half of them underestimate those costs by $100 to $300.
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Oscar Nominees Will Receive Gift Bags Worth Nearly $140,000—But They Could Come With a Hefty Tax Bill
The full value of this year’s gift bag is $139,000, which counts as income on recipients’ taxes if they redeem every trip and offer.
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Here's What's Inside the Nearly $140,000 Gift Bag Given to Steven Spielberg, Will Smith and Other Oscar Nominees
This year’s bag includes a stay at a Scottish castle, vouchers for liposuction treatments and an Oprah-approved chai tea set.
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The Oscar Statuette Is the Most Prestigious Prize in Hollywood—Here's Why It's Only Worth $1
Since 1951, Academy Award winners have been forbidden from selling or giving away their golden trophies.
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As Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing, Homes Are More Expensive for Both Renters and Buyers
The cost of monthly mortgage payments is growing at a pace that’s nearly double the rate of growth for monthly rent prices, according to Redfin data.
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Soaring Prices Are Hitting Young Brits. The New UK Budget Won't Help Much
U.K. inflation hit 6.2% last month — and prices are expected to rise further still.
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Mark Zuckerberg: Most Future Jobs Will Be More ‘Creative' Than ‘Traditional Labor Or Service'
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicts that future technology will clear the way for more imaginative jobs, especially in tech and computer science.
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Ethereum's Founder Worries That Crypto Has ‘a Lot of Dystopian Potential If Implemented Wrong'
Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin is worried about the future of the cryptocurrency space.
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Planning to Join the Great Resignation? Don't Cash Out Your 401(K), Experts Say
Many people who are quitting their jobs are making withdrawals from their 401(k), a move that financial planners don’t recommend.
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This 33-Year-Old Quit Her Full-Time Sales Job to Start Her Own Business. Now She Brings in $119,000 a Month
Candiss Pitts (aka Makhosi Nejeser) made $972,000 in 2021 through her spiritual advising company, The Royal Shaman. She shares how she started her business, and her best tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Did You Work From Home in 2021? Here's Why You Probably Can't Write Off Your Home Office on Your Taxes
Under the 2017 law, workers who receive a W-2 from their employer are unable to include any itemized deductions for business expenses.
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The 15 Best Places to Buy a Home in the U.S. If You Want It to Increase in Value
A recent study from SmartAsset ranks 400 metropolitan areas across the U.S. based on home value growth and price stability.
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70% of Medical Collection Debt Will Soon Be Removed From Credit Reports — and It Could Boost Your Credit Score
Soon your medical collection debt will no longer appear on credit reports if that debt has already been paid, or if it’s under $500.
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How Child Star Josh Peck Learned to Manage His Money: ‘Don't Have All Your Eggs in One Basket'
When “Drake & Josh” ended in 2007, ex-Nickelodeon star Josh Peck only had a year’s worth of savings in the bank. Here’s how he learned to manage his finances.