Money

Members of Congress earn $174,000 a year as a base salary, have offices in two states (their home district or state, plus Washington, DC), and work under a tax code they themselves help write. That unusual situation leads to some unusual tax rules. Here are 11 ways Members of Congress pay taxes differently from regular…

Many Texas employees worked hard to gain bragging rights about their typing speed or their knack for spreadsheets. But now? A robot can do it better, faster, and without ever needing a lunch break. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the job market in ways most Americans never saw coming. That doesn’t mean every job is…

If you’ve ever watched a millennial in Michigan scan a receipt with an app, track their budget on their phone, and still score a deal at the store, you’ve seen their financial habits in action. They may do things differently from their parents, but that doesn’t mean they’re wrong. Let’s take a closer look at…

Nobody wants to think about their home being a target for burglars, but it happens more often than you think. Break-ins occur once every approximately 26 seconds in the United States. That’s a scary number, but the good news is that robbers often leave behind clues before they strike. If you know what to look…

Owning a home is often painted as the big milestone, the dream everyone works toward. But what people don’t always talk about is how expensive that dream can get once the keys are in your hand. Beyond paying your mortgage, there are dozens of little (and not-so-little) costs that sneak up on Maryland homeowners. Some…

Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You don’t need us to tell you that many New Jerseyans spend their earnings on things they don’t really need. But you just might need us to tell you what some of them are. From daily habits to bigger lifestyle choices, the following expenses can add up…

Baby boomers have handed down plenty of things to younger generations: old furniture, family recipes, and financial wisdom. Some of their financial advice aged well. It’s hard to argue with “save for retirement.” But in 2026, a high cost of living makes some classic baby boomer money hacks feel outdated. Skip the latte? That won’t…

Living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has obvious perks. No mortgage, no utility bills, and a full household staff. But the president of the United States still receives a monthly bill from the White House usher’s office, and what’s on that bill catches many Floridians and Americans across the country off guard. Here are ten things…

Do you think you’re coming across as being smart with your money? Sometimes, others may see you as being cheap. The line between being financially savvy and stingy is razor-thin in California culture. One wrong move, and suddenly you’re “that person” in the group. It’s rarely about big financial decisions. It’s the little daily habits…