If you’re packing your laptop in a checked bag, the best advice is probably don’t do it. From lost luggage to lost data, there’s so much that can go wrong. With the threat of a laptop ban looming, though, you may not have a choice. Whatever the circumstance, you want to keep your laptop safe once you drop off your bag…

There are so many things to love about travel but street drinking has quickly become one of my favorite activities abroad. If you live in a place where it’s legal (and normal) to walk down the street with a beer, maybe you can’t imagine what the big deal is. For the rest of us, it’s pretty great.

Freelancers, contractors, gig workers — whatever you want to call us, it’s estimated that 40% of workers will be freelance by 2020. While I’m a freelancer by choice (and I absolutely love it), I’ve also experienced some major hurdles with self-employment. The picture isn’t so rosy for everyone. For many people,…

When you think peer-to-peer payments, you probably think PayPal. But there’s one big advantage that other services, like Square Cash, have had over them for a while now: the ability to cash out instantly. PayPal just announced their plan to offer this feature, too.

It might be too little too late, but amid all the Uber controversy, which recently culminated in its CEO’s resignation, Uber has decided to allow all U.S. drivers to accept tips. Here’s what that means for drivers and passengers.

By now, you’ve heard the news: Amazon plans to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. The jokes have been made, the dust has settled, and now a big question remains: what will this mean for your groceries?

I am not a parent, but as someone who has a hard enough time feeding and clothing myself, I have a lot of respect for humans who take care of other humans. When I see parents traveling with their kids, it looks like so much fun. But travel is stressful enough when you’re alone—how do they pull it off with little ones?

Chrome: I hate couponing but I love saving money, which is why I’m a fan of Honey, a browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout. Even better, they just released an update that lets you track price drops on Amazon.

In a way, insurance is the least satisfying thing you can spend your money on. You buy it with the hope that you’ll never need to actually use it (and if you do use it, it only gets more expensive). On the other hand, insurance is satisfying because it gives you peace of mind. But you don’t need insurance for…

Amazon wants to reward you for buying stuff from them, but there’s a catch: you have to use your debit card and transfer cash into an Amazon account. It’s not that complicated, but here’s what you should know about the new Amazon Reload program.

Being broke sucks, and it’s even worse when the world thinks you’re broke because you spend too much on luxuries. When you’re struggling to get by and you’ve cut your budget to its bare minimum, avocado toast is the last thing on your mind. You are, however, often tempted to just give up and spend frivolously. Here’s…

Contrary to what reality TV says, couponing doesn’t have to be extreme. There’s no need to dumpster dive for circulars or spend 20 hours a week clipping. Here are some of the best apps that make it quick and easy to save money with coupons.

There are a few ways credit unions differ from big banks, which might make them a more attractive option. The problem is, switching over seems like a huge pain. We’ve told you how to do it, but here’s the thing: most credit unions come with “switch kits” that make it dead simple to move your money.

You might remember that Friends episode in which the broke friends—Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe—get annoyed at their wealthier counterparts for always suggesting expensive outings. “Like we can afford to go here and there,” Joey complains. Life doesn’t work out as neatly as sitcoms, of course, so financial resentment can…

Most of us tend to overpack when we travel. You might as well toss in those extra shirts, chargers, and camera gadgets because you never know what you might need, right? Of course, you then end up not using half the stuff you bring. If this sounds familiar, consider a “luggage audit” next time you travel.

[UPDATED] Thanks to opposition from advocacy groups, the petition to keep ringless voicemails exempt from anti-robocall rules has been withdrawn. This means that, for now, these annoying messages are subject to the same rules as regular telemarketing calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

If you want to pay off your credit card debt faster, you might transfer your balance to a low-interest (or better yet, zero-interest) credit card. It’s not a move you want to make lightly, but it can be a useful hack. And surprisingly, it might actually boost your credit score.

Despite the fact that they’re ridiculously expensive, cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are also hugely populated and growing. They’re great cities with a lot to offer, sure—but how much should you earn if you want to make the move?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been a headache for big banks and payday lenders that take advantage of customers, but they’ve been an excellent advocate for consumers—and for financial literacy.

Most people have a hard enough time envisioning retirement at all, much less early retirement. Despite that, many workers have managed to quit their jobs and achieve financial independence by age 40 or even younger. Sipping drinks on the beach all day at the ripe old age of 30 sounds incredible, but there’s a downside…