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Losing your job can be a stressful life event for several reasons, including a sudden lack of health insurance. If you’re like 49% of Americans, you get your health care coverage through your employer. But if you lost your job recently — or think you may soon — the need to find medical coverage could...
Apr 18, 2026

Night shift jobs aren’t for everyone, but they’re perfect for folks who prefer to wake up when the sun goes down. Here are 12 jobs for night owls.
Apr 18, 2026

There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones. So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...
Apr 4, 2026

IRA account holders will be able to get up to $1,000 in federal matches in 2027. Find out who’s eligible and other details.
May 9, 2026

Home improvement projects aren’t nearly as fun as those renovation projects you see on HGTV. Tasks like cleaning the HVAC ducts or replacing your roof aren’t as alluring as a fancy kitchen remodel. And in real life, you're typically stuck with paying to get the work done — having to shell out hundreds or thousands...
Apr 18, 2026

Taking an early withdrawal from a 401(k) retirement can have financial penalties unless you qualify for an exception. Understand the costs before you act.
May 2, 2026

You don’t have to work full-time to get full-time benefits. Many major employers extended benefits to part-time workers, including health insurance, sick days and retirement accounts. For the most part, there’s no federal mandate for employers to offer benefits to part-time workers (and no legal classification of what constitutes a part-time worker). But companies often...
Apr 4, 2026

A Roth IRA is a powerful tool for building tax-free savings for your retirement.
Apr 25, 2026

Life moves pretty fast, doesn’t it? Here are some tips for catching up if you’re in your 50s and your retirement savings aren’t up to par.
Apr 18, 2026

Ready to pad your bank account? We found 50 ways to make money you might not know about…
Apr 18, 2026

Browse legitimate remote jobs and filter by role, pay, experience level and more. Learn how to spot scams and apply safely.
Apr 18, 2026

Dear Curious, To determine whether the Social Security check you receive is for the correct amount, you should know the basics about how Social Security works and where to find information about your account. A few facts to give context to your check: Your benefit amount depends on three factors: how long you’ve worked, your...
Apr 18, 2026