Student loan debt is a familiar problem for many Americans; Pew Research reported that they collectively owed approximately $1.6 trillion in education debt as of June 2024 (1). Most people who owe took out loans themselves or cosigned as guarantors for others who borrowed. But what happens if you end up surprised with a student…
For decades, Denny’s was America’s iconic dining destination: the go-to place for cheap coffee, late-night eats, and roadside convenience. But all that has changed in recent years. While portions remain generous, the once-ubiquitous chain has been shrinking as Denny’s battles rising menu prices, declining customer traffic and a wave of restaurant closings. Now Denny’s is…
On paper, it seems pretty obvious that the best way to optimize your retirement is to delay claiming Social Security for as long as possible. According to the Social Security Administration, receiving your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) could result in lower monthly payments. At age 67, you…
Most investors focus on generating cash flows, long-term growth, or a combination of both. But some investments may have another special benefit: offsetting income taxes. To encourage the flow of capital into certain sectors of the economy, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers investors an upfront tax deduction to sweeten the deal. Depending on your…
With a recession looming and the costs of essentials like housing and food continuing to rise and remain high, many middle-aged Americans are finding that finances are tight not only for themselves, but for their aging parents as well. According to a 2025 survey from LendingTree, nearly 1 in 4 Americans (28%) currently donate money…
Nvidia’s fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings not only marked another monster quarter, they marked a turning point. The company used its earnings call to make something very clear: the rise of AI is not slowing and it is not a bubble fueled by hype. It’s the start of a multi-year infrastructure buildout that could reshape the…
Thousands of Microsoft workers have been laid off in the past year, and Washington resident Mike Kostersitz is just one of them. After spending 31 years at Microsoft, he is now looking for a job for the first time in more than three decades. In May, the 60-year-old senior product manager said a new high-priority…
America’s most popular car brand is recalling more than one million vehicles (1). On October 30, Japanese vehicle manufacturer Toyota announced a widespread recall of several models released between 2020 and 2023 as a result of malfunctioning rearview cameras (2). The Toyota Newsroom stated that drivers of some Toyota and Lexus models could experience a…
Do you get a little bored at work from time to time? That’s perfectly normal. But when does boredom become a constant presence that saps your motivation and makes it difficult to concentrate? That’s a sign of something more serious. Increasingly, workers are experiencing “boredom,” a burnout-adjacent condition characterized by chronic boredom and a complete…
You’re flying through the treetops on a zip line, the wind whipping your face, when a sudden jolt sends you spinning and straight into an exciting ride that your travel insurance may not cover. Buying travel insurance is more popular than ever: Americans will spend $5.56 billion on coverage in 2024, according to the U.S….
