For such a small act, tipping can seem overwhelming. We know it’s customary to give a little something to the people helping make our vacations and travels better, but how much is enough? Should you tip the bellhop as much as the housekeeper, and what about the concierge? Does staying at an all-inclusive resort mean…

Intellectually, we all know that a billion is much more than a million. You know, 1,000 times more. We know that Jeff Bezos is a lot wealthier than Beyoncé for example, and that Bill Gates’ wealth puts the Kardashians to shame.

When was the last time you read the emails your 401(k) provider sends you, or downloaded the prospectus for a fund you’re invested in? Last year? When you first signed up? Never?

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, charity, and a tremendous amount of waste.

You arrive at your destination, ready to finally unwind on your long-awaited vacation, only to find that your suitcase hasn’t made the trip with you.

Our friends over at Deadspin wrote a pointed but fairly innocuous article about NJ.com advertising a job posting for “what certainly sounds like a beat writing job” but is technically part-time and earns the reporter a stipend, not a salary.

Auto-enrollment has proven to be an effective way for employees to save for retirement, with 91 percent of those who are auto-enrolled in a defined contribution plan (like a 401(k)) remaining opted in to the program, according to a 2018 report from Fidelity.

With a few clicks of your keyboard, you can find hundreds of opinions hashing out the best ways to live and be and do. Travel, spend money, invest, be productive, structure your day, listen to music, brine a turkey—there’s a right and a wrong way for everything, and god forbid you use the wrong credit card or…

Should you pay off debt, or save for a rainy day? Knock out some of your student loan balance, or put some extra money toward your credit card debt? Focus on your savings account, or save for retirement?

The typical American is terrible at taking time off and seeing a doctor as often as they should. There are, of course, structural reasons for this for many people, but as the year nears its end, consider combining the two, assuming you have the stability and means: Take a day off of work to get all of your medical…

A traveler’s problem booking a plane ticket through Chase’s online portal shows why you should always double-check your travel bookings for mistakes as soon as you make them.

Some people love giving holiday presents: To them it’s an art, something to be mastered, a fun way to spend an afternoon or two. Others dread the annual giving of gifts, wishing family members would just say what they’d actually like instead of relying on their nearest and dearest to waffle back and forth between the…

We’ve all heard that people don’t really change. Your mom will always be close-minded; your ex will always be selfish; and you’ll always be a tiny bit neurotic.

For those with money to spare, the SEP IRA contribution limit is increasing by $1,000 in 2019, from $55,000 to $56,000.

Each year, stocks are suspended and delisted from various exchanges. And while it’s not uncommon, it’s not exactly something you want to experience as an investor. Because the big question is: What happens to your money?

Happy Election Day, America. The 2018 midterm elections are here, and if you want to follow along on something a bit more reputable than social media, news orgs are dropping paywalls and allowing people to watch results without cable logins.

There’s no shortage of things that can go wrong when you’re traveling: You might lose your debit or credit card; your purse could get swiped; your phone could fall down a grate in front of your hostel (yes, this happened to me).

High-fee, premium credit cards give cardholders plenty of benefits, including lounge access, travel stipends and deals on flights and hotels, in some cases. But how do you know when a $500-plus annual price tag is worth it?

Receive a text from your bank letting you know your account’s been locked? You might want to think twice before following its instructions.

Automation is one of the most important tricks to getting your finances in order. Having auto-deposits to a retirement or other investment account and transfers to a savings account are proven to get people to save more, while auto-bill pay can help individuals cut back on late fees and boost their credit scores.