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September Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary
# Federal Reserve's September Meeting Sets the Stage for Rate Direction The Federal Reserve's September 2026 meeting lands as the week's dominant eco…
August Inflation Data Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to Know
# August Inflation Data Keeps a September Rate Hike in Play: What to Know The Federal Reserve will receive the August Consumer Price Index report bef…
This Long-Awaited Feature Is Finally Coming to the Apple Watch
# Apple Watch Finally Gets Native Step Counter Display Apple is adding a dedicated step count feature to the Apple Watch after years of users request…
From Buffett to Beyoncé: What Celebrities Have Said About Inheritance
# What Celebrities Say About Passing Down Money Warren Buffett, Shaquille O'Neal, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Dave Ramsey, and Suze Orman have all weighed in on …
The Great Junk Transfer: Heirs Want Meaning, Not More Stuff
# The Great Junk Transfer: Why Heirs Actually Want Your Memories, Not Your Stuff A shift is underway in how families think about inheritance. New res…
Will Trump Really Pay You $5,000 if Republicans Sweep the Midterms?
# Will Trump Really Pay You $5,000 if Republicans Sweep the Midterms? Donald Trump recently promised that Republicans would distribute $5,000 direct …
Apple’s New Foldable Phone Poised for Strong Sales
# Apple's iPhone Duo Foldable Enters Crowded Market With Premium Price Tag Apple has entered the foldable phone race with the iPhone Duo, a device th…
Trump $5,000 Dividend and $500 ACA Rebate Checks: What to Know About the Latest Promises
# Trump Administration Floats New Checks for Taxpayers and ACA Enrollees President Trump has announced plans to distribute two separate direct paymen…
Can You Outsmart a Scammer? Take the Quiz.
# Can You Outsmart a Scammer? Take the Quiz Scammers evolve their tactics faster than most people update their passwords. Kiplinger's latest quiz tes…
August CPI Report: What the Inflation Data Is Expected to Show
# August CPI Report Sets Stage for Fed's Next Move The August consumer price index report arrives at a pivotal moment. Released this week, the data r…
Looking Back at the Economic Aftershocks of 9/11
# Looking Back at the Economic Aftershocks of 9/11 The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, delivered a shock to the American economy that ripple…
SpaceX’s Vision of the Future Requires Sky-High Spending
# SpaceX's Massive Spending Push Tests Whether Revenue Can Follow SpaceX stands at an inflection point. The rocket company controlled by Elon Musk pl…
Why So Many Families Are Unprepared for the Great Wealth Transfer — and What You Can Do About it
# Why So Many Families Are Unprepared for the Great Wealth Transfer — and What You Can Do About it The wealth transfer heading toward American famili…
Passing the Bar, But Failing at Courtesy: Not Returning Phone Calls Is a Good Way to Run Afoul of Your State Bar
# Attorneys Face Bar Discipline for Ignoring Client Calls Failing to return phone calls ranks as the leading trigger for disciplinary complaints agai…
Infographic: Takeaways From The Trillion Dollar Talk Survey
# Families Dodge Money Talks as Trillion-Dollar Wealth Transfer Unfolds The largest wealth transfer in U.S. history is happening right now, but most …
These Six Smartphone Deals Are Worth the Money Before Labor Day Ends
# Six Smartphone Deals Worth Buying Before Labor Day Ends Smartphone prices have climbed steadily over the past three years. A flagship device now re…
Three Reasons You Shouldn't Use Your Browser's Password Manager (and What to Use Instead)
# Browser Password Managers Leave You Vulnerable: Here's What Works Better Your web browser's built-in password manager creates serious security and …
I'm Obsessed With the 'Conversate' App on These Smart Glasses
# Smart Glasses Translation App Raises Privacy and Etiquette Questions A new translation application called Conversate, designed for smart glasses, l…
Why ‘Open Platform’ Is the Next Big Frontier for Smart Glasses
# The Open Platform Battle for Smart Glasses is Reshaping Wearable Finance Smart glasses are entering a pivotal phase where control of the platform m…
10 Hacks Every Proton Mail User Should Know
# 10 Hacks Every Proton Mail User Should Know Proton Mail users who want to move beyond basic email functionality have a toolkit of features worth le…
Here's What Lifehacker Readers Think Apple Will Announce on Wednesday
# What Lifehacker Readers Expect From Apple's Wednesday Announcement Apple's upcoming Wednesday event has generated predictable speculation among Lif…
What a Blowout August Jobs Report Means for a September Rate Hike
# What a Blowout August Jobs Report Means for a September Rate Hike The August employment report arrived Friday with stronger-than-expected numbers, …
5 Best Job Search Sites of September 2026
# The Top Job Search Platforms That Actually Work Finding a job remains one of life's most stressful tasks, and the wrong platform wastes weeks of yo…
7 Best Job Posting Sites for Employers of September 2026
# Finding the Right Job Boards: Where Employers Should Post in 2026 Employers face a crowded marketplace when posting open positions. Choosing the wr…
The CFPB Has New Rules for You to Make Complaints
# The CFPB's New Complaint Process: What Changed and Why It Matters The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released updated procedures for filing c…
American Airlines Unveils Its Most Premium Plane Ever
American Airlines has rolled out its most luxurious aircraft yet with a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER that features 114 premium seats, more than any ot…
Southwest Lounges and a New Premium Card Are Coming in 2027
# Southwest Airlines Launching Airport Lounges and Premium Card in 2027 Southwest Airlines plans to enter the airport lounge business for the first t…
August Jobs Report Preview: Key Insights From Experts
# August Jobs Report Preview: What Economists Expect and Why It Matters for Your Money The August jobs report arrives Friday morning with major impli…
Defamation vs Protected Opinion: Jackie's Risky Magnetic Sign Courts Major Consequences
# When a Magnetic Sign Becomes a Legal Liability: What Jackie's Story Teaches About Defamation Risk Jackie faced a straightforward problem. A neighbo…
I Hiked Waterfalls In North Carolina From This Trailborn Hotel
# A Luxury Mountain Hotel Opens Near Waterfalls and Hiking Trails in North Carolina Marriott Bonvoy added a new boutique property to its portfolio: T…
NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast Sweepstakes 2026
# NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast Sweepstakes 2026 Offers Free Entry to Listeners NerdWallet has launched its 2026 Smart Money Podcast Sweepstakes, …
Congress Faces Busy Autumn
# Congress Faces Busy Autumn as Government Shutdown Threat Looms Congress will almost certainly pass a stopgap funding measure before leaving Washing…
Meta’s Business Set to Escape Lawsuits Unscathed
Meta Platforms has agreed to an $17 billion settlement with state attorneys general that imposes sweeping restrictions on how the company targets and …
Twitch Is Down
# Twitch Streaming Service Experiences Outage Twitch, the Amazon-owned live streaming platform with over 140 million monthly active users, experience…
The Best Fitness Deals From Amazon's Early Labor Day Sale so Far
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Did You Get Rich Quick? These 4 Steps Can Help You Stay That Way
# Did You Get Rich Quick? These 4 Steps Can Help You Stay That Way Sudden wealth arrives in many forms. A lottery jackpot. An inheritance. Stock opti…
These Are the Best Early Labor Day Deals on VPNs
# Labor Day VPN Discounts Hit 87% Off, but Buyer Beware on True Savings Virtual private network providers are slashing prices ahead of Labor Day, wit…
10 Spotlight Search Hacks Every Mac User Should Know
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Strava Is Now Forcing Premium Users to See Its AI Workout Summaries (Whether They Want to or Not)
# Strava Locks AI Workout Summaries Behind Premium, Removes User Choice Strava has shifted its artificial intelligence workout summary feature from o…
There’s Not Much Time Left to Win a New Apple Watch From Lifehacker
# Your Last Chance to Predict Apple's Next Watch: Lifehacker's Contest Ends Soon Lifehacker is running down the clock on a prediction contest that in…
I Hiked Waterfalls From This Trailborn by Marriott Hotel
# Marriott's New Mountain Retreat Offers Luxury and Outdoor Access in North Carolina Marriott has opened Trailborn Highlands, a boutique property in …
The Great Wealth Transfer Isn't Just for Wealthy Americans: How Will You Handle Your Share?
# The Great Wealth Transfer Isn't Just for Wealthy Americans: How Will You Handle Your Share? Baby boomers control roughly 70 percent of American wea…
What to Do Financially After a Death in the Family: The Decisions That Matter Most (and What Can Wait While You Grieve)
# What to Do Financially After a Death in the Family: The Decisions That Matter Most (and What Can Wait While You Grieve) Losing a spouse brings over…
United’s New A321XLR Will Fly You to Smaller European Cities
United Airlines is deploying the Airbus A321XLR, a long-range narrowbody jet, to expand transatlantic service to smaller European cities that major ca…
Pediatrician With 3 Decades of Experience Explores What the Pandemic Taught Us About Kids and COVID
# How a 30-Year Pediatrician's COVID Data Reshapes What Parents Should Know Dr. Stanley Calderwood brings three decades of clinical pediatric experie…
First Look: Inside JetBlue’s BlueHouse Airport Lounge in Boston
# JetBlue Opens Second Airport Lounge with Residential Design Focus JetBlue Airways unveiled BlueHouse, its second dedicated airport lounge, at Bosto…
The 5 Biggest Myths in Estate Planning and the Strategies to Follow Instead
# The 5 Biggest Myths in Estate Planning and the Strategies to Follow Instead Estate planning remains one of the most neglected financial responsibil…
The Newest Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Is $160 Off Right Now
# Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Drops $160 in Limited-Time Sale Amazon's Fire TV Soundbar Plus is selling for $139.99, down from its regular $299.99 p…
Hundreds of Fake VPNs Are Flooding the Chrome Web Store
# Hundreds of Fake VPNs Are Draining Your Data and Your Wallet More than 50,000 Chrome users have installed fake virtual private networks that harves…
Hidden Watermarks Will Track AI-Generated Text
# How AI Watermarks Will Change What You Read Online Watermarks embedded in AI-generated text are coming to major platforms, and this shift affects h…
10 'Treasures' Your Adult Children Don't Want You to Pass Down
# 10 'Treasures' Your Adult Children Don't Want You to Pass Down Your attic holds what you consider priceless heirlooms. Your adult children see clut…
Seven Emergency Features You Should Enable on Your Google Pixel
# Seven Emergency Features You Should Enable on Your Google Pixel Your smartphone holds critical information about your health, location, and contact…
Google Will Soon Let You Tell It What Stories You Want to See in Your Discovery Feed
# Google's Discovery Feed Gets a Personalization Upgrade Through Natural Language Commands Google is rolling out a new feature that lets users descri…
Here's When Walmart Will Finally Start Allowing Tap to Pay
# Walmart Embraces Tap-to-Pay Technology at Last Walmart will soon roll out contactless payment options at its stores nationwide. The retail giant co…
We Can't Weld Our Way Out of an AI Employment Crisis
# The Retraining Trap: Why "Learn a Trade" Ignores the Real Cost of Job Displacement The standard response to artificial intelligence job losses has …
Five Questions About SpaceX’s Computer Chip Ambitions
# SpaceX's Chip Factory: What This Means for Your Tech Costs SpaceX is entering semiconductor manufacturing. The company plans to build Terafab, whic…
I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are My Top 10 Tech Deals This Week
# Best Tech Deals This Week: Where to Save on OLED TVs, Gaming Monitors, and Samsung Devices A deals writer at Lifehacker has identified ten standout…
Finally, You Can Tap to Pay at Walmart
# Walmart Joins the Tap-to-Pay Revolution Walmart customers can now use contactless payments at checkout across the retailer's U.S. stores. The natio…
Walmart, Sam’s Club to Allow Tap to Pay at Checkout
# Walmart and Sam's Club Expand Contactless Payment Options This Summer Walmart and Sam's Club will roll out Tap to Pay at select locations starting …
Feeling Secure vs. Being Secure: 3 Gut Checks for Your Finances
NerdWallet's August Financial Resilience Index reveals a troubling disconnect: most Americans report feeling financially secure, but the data tells a …
Which Trust Type Saves Your Kids The Most Money?
A revocable trust and an irrevocable trust offer different protections for your family's wealth, and choosing between them determines how much your ch…
These Are the Key Ingredients for a Successful Move to Europe (Being Super Rich Isn't One of Them)
Moving to Europe from the United States requires careful planning around finances, taxes, and legal status, but wealth alone does not guarantee succes…
How to Buy Crypto and Bitcoin Anonymously or Without Verification
# How to Buy Crypto Without Revealing Your Identity Cryptocurrencies offer a privacy advantage that traditional money doesn't: the ability to transac…
College Students Can Now Use PayPal and Venmo to Pay for Tuition
PayPal and Venmo now accept tuition payments directly from college students, marking a shift in how families can pay for education. Both platforms pro…
Does Scouting a Lower Gas Price Matter Much? Plus, More August Money Questions
# Does Hunting for Cheaper Gas Actually Move the Needle on Your Budget? NerdWallet's money experts tackled a practical question this month: whether h…
Why High-Earning Women Are Retiring With 21% Less Money Than Men — and How You Can Close the Gap
High-earning women retire with significantly less wealth than their male counterparts, despite earning comparable salaries. A 21% gap in retirement as…
Weekly Scam Alert: Scammers Are Copying Rental Listings to Steal Deposits
Rental scams have exploded this year as fraudsters copy legitimate apartment listings and pose as landlords or property managers to collect deposits f…
The Hidden Reason So Many Retirees Run Out of Money
# The Hidden Reason So Many Retirees Run Out of Money Retirees deplete their savings far faster than spending habits alone would suggest. The culprit…
ATM Overdraft Fees Need Your Opt-in — and You May Not Remember Giving It
# ATM Overdraft Fees Now Require Your Active Permission Banks can no longer charge you overdraft fees at ATMs without explicit consent. The Consumer …
Can Deinfluencing Help You Spend Less?
# The Deinfluencing Trend Challenges Your Spending Habits Deinfluencers are using social media to push back against the constant pressure to buy. The…
Worried Your Estate Plan Will Unravel When One of You Passes Away? Why a QTIP Trust Can Give Married Couples Peace of Mind
A QTIP trust offers married couples a way to control how their assets flow after one spouse dies while minimizing estate taxes and protecting assets f…
Buying a New Car? These Common Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands
# Buying a New Car? These Common Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands Car buying mistakes can drain thousands from your wallet before you even leave the d…
The Unglamorous Buffett Rule That Outperformed — and How to Actually Put Money Behind It
# The Unglamorous Buffett Rule That Outperformed — and How to Actually Put Money Behind It Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway's fortune on borin…
Social Media Platforms Are Training Their AI Models on Your Content, but You Can Stop Them (Sometimes)
Social media platforms mine your posts, photos, and videos to train artificial intelligence models, but you can block this practice on some services. …
Data centers, crypto, and tax revisions take center stage in Tuesday primaries
# Summary Alaska's Senate race centers on economic policy differences that affect personal finances. Incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces …
How Much Money You Should Really Keep in Your Checking Account — and Why
# How Much Cash You Should Keep in Your Checking Account Your checking account serves a practical purpose. It covers bills, groceries, and daily expe…
This 65-Inch LG OLED TV Is $900 Off Right Now
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Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place
# Lifehacker's Live Deal Blog Centralizes Tech Discounts in One Place Lifehacker launched a dedicated live deals blog to aggregate its technology sal…
The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale
Best Buy is running its 60th anniversary sale with discounts exceeding 50% on electronics across multiple categories. The retailer is offering deals o…
This Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitor Is $150 Off Right Now
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If You Loved 'Silo,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Next
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This Asus Portable Monitor Is Under $100 Right Now
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Apple Is Offering a $150 'Back-to-School' Gift Card When You Buy One of These MacBooks or iPads
Apple is running a back-to-school promotion that gives $150 in Apple Gift Cards when you purchase select MacBooks or iPads. The deal targets college s…
That Chrome Update Pop-Up May Actually Be Malware
Scammers are using fake Google Chrome update notifications to trick users into installing malicious browser extensions. These pop-ups mimic legitimate…
10 Shows Like 'Lanterns' You Should Watch Next
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I Tried the Android App That's Helping People Around the World Bypass Censorship Laws
Snowflake, the open-source proxy tool developed by the Tor Project, has expanded to Android phones. The application lets users in countries with inter…
Here's How Google's New 'Tap to Share' Android Feature Works
Google is rolling out a new "Tap to Share" feature for Android devices that simplifies file and contact sharing between phones. Users can now transfer…
This Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger Is $90 Off Right Now
Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station is currently discounted by $90, bringing the price down substantially from its regular cost. The device charge…
10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know
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10 Screenshot Hacks Every iPhone User Should Know
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This Blink Outdoor 2K Camera Bundle Is 45% Off Right Now
# Amazon Slashes Blink Outdoor 2K Camera Bundle Price to $87.99 The Blink Outdoor 2K camera bundle has dropped to $87.99 on Amazon, a 45 percent disc…
How to Tell If That Apple 'Threat Notification' Is Legit
# How to Tell If That Apple Threat Notification Is Legit Apple users regularly receive security notifications, but distinguishing genuine warnings fr…
You Can Have Google Meet Take Notes for Your In-Person Meetings Too
# Google Meet's Note-Taking Feature Expands Beyond Video Calls Google Meet is expanding its note-taking capabilities to in-person meetings. The "Take…
Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features)
# Microsoft Consolidates Copilot Apps, Cuts Features in Streamlined Update Microsoft is merging its separate Copilot applications into a single unifi…
Verizon Has Two Big Samsung Galaxy Deals Right Now. Which Phone Is Right for You?
# Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Deals: Which Phone Offers the Better Value Verizon currently runs promotions on two premium Samsung phones, the Galaxy S26…