FINANCE

The Mega Millions jackpot stands at approximately $1.55 billion in August 2023.

If You Win Mega Millions or Powerball, Should You Take the Cash Payout?

Here's what financial experts say.

To Tame Inflation, Gen Z Is Turning to Cash

A growing number of twentysomethings are using paper over plastic to curb their spending. And it appears to be working.

You'll need a fortune to relocate to these areas.

The Most Expensive Neighborhood in Each State, Mapped

Waterfront property in Florida isn't cheap.

These 10 Supermarket Chains Give You the Most Bang for Your Buck

The best value supermarket in the U.S. isn't Costco, Aldi, or Trader Joe's.

Got the Keys: 10 of the Most Affordable Housing Markets in the U.S.

The housing market is a nightmare, but there are still some areas where home ownership is within reach for average income earners.

How much would 742 Evergreen Terrace cost in 2023? The price might surprise you.

The Real Cost of The Simpsons’ House, McDuck Manor, and Other Cartoon Homes Is Higher Than You Might Think

Here’s what the Simpsons, the Belchers, and the Flintstones paid for their homes.

Don’t let your favorite pop star drain your bank account.

The Best Time to Buy Concert Tickets

There is a way to get those elusive tickets without the opening-day frenzy and having to empty your bank account—it all comes down to knowing when to buy concert tickets.

A Jeep Wrangler at the 98th European Motor Show in 2020.

The 15 Most Overpriced New Cars on the Market Right Now

Are new cars selling above their MSRP? Yes—and none more so than the Jeep Wrangler.

5 Ways to Make Your Credit Score Soar

Without a good credit score—generally considered 670 or higher, with a max score of 850—it’s more difficult to finance a new car or rent an apartment.

The Top 20 Private Colleges and Universities, From Most to Least Expensive

The most expensive college tuition on the list belongs to an Ivy League school. So does the least expensive.

8 Smart Ways To Invest $5000 or Less

It’s nice to have a little chunk of change in your bank account, but it’s even nicer to invest a small amount of money and earn a big chunk of change.

This should probably go in a non-piggy bank.

HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?

The differences between HSAs and FSAs include how they’re set up, how much you can contribute, and who qualifies.

Elijah Wood stars as Frodo in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).

J.R.R. Tolkien's Estate Has Vanquished The Lord of the Rings-Themed Cryptocurrency

The J.R.R. Tolkien estate does not mess around, as the cryptocurrency company formerly known as JRR Token just discovered.

Don't mix business (finance) with pleasure.

Why Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances Is a Bad Idea

If you're one of the many entrepreneurs who started a side hustle or launched a business during the pandemic, here's why you need to separate your personal and business bank accounts.

How Many Seconds Does It Take Elon Musk to Earn Your Net Worth? This Calculator Will Tell You—If You Really Want to Know

Elon Musk’s net worth for 2021 made him Forbes’s second richest person in the world. This calculator puts it into terms we can all grasp.

This is not Mr. Goxx, but it's close enough.

Meet Mr. Goxx, a Crypto-Trading Hamster Who Is Out-Investing Warren Buffet

Mr. Goxx is part of a German hamster financial institution who makes selections based on a hamster wheel. He's currently outperforming the S&P 500.

Dollar Tree Will Start Selling Some Products for More Than $1

In part because Dollar Tree stock prices have plummeted recently, the stores are pivoting to a “sometimes-more-than-a-dollar” business plan.

Looking to Buy a Used Car? These Are the 20 States Where You’ll Pay the Most Money

Why are used cars so expensive right now? A classic case of low supply, high demand—and it’s affecting the Mountain States the worst.

Daniel Craig in front of the Brandenburg Gate, which he could probably buy with his Knives Out franchise paycheck.

Hollywood’s 15 Highest-Paid Actors

Daniel Craig is reprising his role as Detective Benoit Blanc in two ‘Knives Out’ sequels to the tune of $100 million.

Saving Money vs. Paying Off Debt: Which One Should Come First?

Reaching a balance between saving money and paying off debt is a sign of healthy finances. Here are a few tips for getting there.

Ecuador's Angie Paola Palacios Dajomes during a weightlifting competition on July 27.

Why Are the 2021 Olympics Still Being Called 'Tokyo 2020?'

“Tokyo 2020” is all over the 2021 Olympics coverage—athlete gear, advertisements, etc. Why didn’t anyone change it?

There's a gondola in Venice with your name on it.

Want to See the World? CheapTickets Will Pay Your Student Loans for a Year So You Can Travel

It’s not exactly student loan forgiveness, but it will help you justify taking the European vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

Public school isn't free if you have to pay for internet access.

The FCC Is Helping Americans Pay Their Internet Bills—Here’s Who Qualifies

The December 2020 COVID-19 relief package is helping ease the financial burden of internet access for qualifying residents.

25 U.S. Cities and Towns Where Rents Have Increased the Most During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While some big U.S. cities saw apartment prices fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, rents actually increased in these cities and towns.