July 19, 2022, 7:39am Business
When times are tough, credit card debt may be inevitable if you’re learning to manage credit or are forced to make risky financial decisions due to hardships. Read story
July 18, 2022, 5:22am Business
Trading apps such as Robinhood Markets Inc. introduced millions of investors to the stock market during the pandemic, and many of them are experiencing a bear market for the first time. I suspect they have already learned some valuable lessons, notably that picking stocks is much more difficult in a… Read story
July 17, 2022, 5:16am Business
With stocks plummeting and interest rates rising, many investors expect a recession in the near future. So how can you prepare your portfolio for a possible downturn? Read story
July 13, 2022, 8:14am Business
Flying to Europe this year might sound as absurd as opting for premium gasoline. With prices this high, is it really the right time to splurge? Read story
July 12, 2022, 7:33am Business
The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).” Read story
July 11, 2022, 8:09am Business
When Brandy Baxter needed to replace her home’s entire heating and air conditioning system several years ago, she asked contractors if they offered deals at certain times of the year. She learned that if she waited until February, the slow season for such work, she could get a lower price.… Read story
July 7, 2022, 7:31am Business
A four-day workweek sounds appealing to workers. Possibly alarming to employers. Read story
July 6, 2022, 7:18am Business
In the 1990s and early 2000s, the “100% Satisfaction Guarantee” was all the rage among many hotels. The gist was simple: Encounter a problem and receive your money back. Read story
July 3, 2022, 5:34am Business
Here’s an inflation remedy you’re not hearing much about: Reduce corporate profits. Read story
July 1, 2022, 7:29am Business
Almost every trip teaches me something about myself, the world and what not to do next time. Here are three hard-won travel lessons that may help you learn from my mistakes. Read story
