July 16, 2023, 6:02am Business
American mothers typically earn less than childless women, while fathers earn just as much as childless men. The “motherhood penalty” has been documented for years, and it’s the primary reason for the overall gender gap in earnings between men and women. But a just-published study throws open new questions about… Read story
July 15, 2023, 5:28am Business
The Secure Act 2.0 legislation that passed late last year added new retirement savings options but also has a few potential catches for unsuspecting savers. Understanding these possible pitfalls may help you make better decisions, or at least be prepared for what’s to come. Read story
July 12, 2023, 7:30am Business
It’s not just you: Shopping for airfare is harder than ever. Choosing between basic economy and regular economy fares and navigating add-on fees makes booking more complicated, and that’s no accident. Airlines are harnessing lessons from a still-emerging academic field known as behavioral economics to nudge customers into spending more. Read story
July 11, 2023, 7:55am Business
Sure, you’re probably not using paper checks for most things. But are you returning payments to medical providers and insurance companies in the mail? Paying by check for the random parking ticket or your child’s piano lessons? Now is a good time to stop: Check fraud tied to mail theft… Read story
July 10, 2023, 5:07am Business
The term has been shooting around the education field and news reports lately with increasing frequency: “the Mississippi miracle.” Read story
July 9, 2023, 5:12am Business
You get what you pay for. That old phrase applies to many financial decisions, including which credit cards you carry. While it’s certainly possible to get a great credit card with no annual fee, you generally have to pay for premium perks. That said, credit card issuers are sometimes open… Read story
July 9, 2023, 5:07am Business
Chatbots aren’t just useful for writing essays and emails. Those designed to show empathy and retain memories about their users are already acting as personal guides. A man who recently tried using a chatbot called Pi realized it could help him give up smoking if he went to it each… Read story
July 6, 2023, 7:50am Business
Getting a first or second chance to build credit with a credit card has been easier in recent years because financial technology companies have created alternative options. Read story
July 5, 2023, 8:39am Business
Camping can be one of the cheapest ways to travel. Yet a relatively new style of camping is proliferating — by some metrics — and it’s glamping. Read story
July 3, 2023, 7:31am Business
Blasting the air conditioning to counteract stifling heat can provide much-needed relief this summer, but the utility bills that follow might not be as pleasant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of electricity has been steadily climbing over the past two years. Read story
