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How to Survive a Strike
The more savings you can set aside in the event of a strike, the better you’ll feel about supporting the cause when the time comes.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Should You Quit Your Job Without Another Lined Up?
Quitting your job without another lined up can be financially risky. First consider your financial reality and whatever emotions may be motivating your decision.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
How Much Do You Tip a Hairdresser?
How much you should tip a hairdresser depends on the service, experience and your budget. But, generally, aim for 20%.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Credit Repair Services: Should You Use One?
Credit repair services charge you to erase negative, inaccurate items from your credit reports to build your credit scores. But you can also do it yourself.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
A Buyer’s Market: What To Buy (and Skip) on October Prime Day
As you shop Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, set your shopping budget and consult this list of what to buy and skip.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Wanted: An AI Job That (Mostly) Doesn’t Exist Yet
Workers are showing growing interest in artificial intelligence jobs, but employers don't know what those jobs will look like yet.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Decline a Job Offer You Already Accepted
To decline a job offer you already accepted, do it ASAP, don't do it via email, be specific about why you’re declining and show gratitude. Use our email templates.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Is AI Really Coming After Your Job?
AI has yet to replace jobs at scale, but several new research shows that younger workers and certain occupations are most exposed to future upheaval.
Aug 1, 2026
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5 Tactics to Negotiate More Vacation Time
Tactics to negotiate more vacation time include doing research, comparing in relative terms, asking for a “match," using anchoring, and transferring the onus.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is the Farm Bill?
As of Dec. 21, funding for the Farm Bill, which comprises a wide-range of bills to fund agricultural and food programs, will be extended for one year.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
FICO Score Meaning: How It Works and Why It Matters
A FICO score is a brand of credit score, and its calculations are made using credit report data. Learn how lenders use it, how it's calculated and what scores fall in the "good" range.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Supreme Court Decision Upends U.S. Regulatory System
The so-called Chevron doctrine has underpinned the way federal agencies operate for 40 years.
Aug 1, 2026