The way we pay for medical care isn't like any other kind of transaction--and healthcare companies can use that leverage to get as much money from you as possible!

Betting on a stock's failure can be a risky business, as GameStop short-sellers learned in January 2021.

Building a credit history without a credit history can feel like a Catch-22, but we've got some strategies that can open the doors!

For decades, the American Dream of owning a house was denied to certain segments of the population... and we are still living with the effects today.

Since Monopoly came out in the early 20th century, there has been a long tradition of learning about money through games. With the rise of video games, that tradition is more popular than ever!

Equity compensation like stock options used to be reserved only for C-suite executives. But today it seems like most employers are offering them to their workers... but are these "golden handcuffs" worth the tax headache?

Almost every financial adviser recommends having a 401(k)... but are they the surefire solution they're made out to be?

A billion dollars is more money than any person would ever need in a lifetime. With so much poverty and inequality in the world, is it evil just to have that much?

What's causing the steep rise in housing prices? And when will it end?

America has one of the lowest tax rates in the world, and we each enjoy the benefits of our tax dollars every day... so why do we hate paying them so much?

Americans tend to get basic financial questions wrong compared to other Western countries… why is that? And what can be done about it?

QR codes, digital menus, phone ordering... why are restaurants suddenly relying so heavily on tech?

NFTs are big news lately. But is it a great investment... or a bubble waiting to burst?

With college tuition skyrocketing, many young people are looking to trade or vocational school as a lucrative alternative to a four-year degree. But which trades offer the most bang for your buck?

Take a tour around the world with us to see the variety of money customs from different cultures!

You're paying a secret tax every year... not just to the government, but also to your insurance company, your phone provider, even your employer!

There is a housing crisis in America, and though large firms buying up suburban houses isn't the cause, it may be exacerbating it in ways that are only just now becoming clear...

Modern consumers can buy a whole wardrobe for what it used to cost for a few outfits... but the hidden costs of fast fashion mean you won't actually be saving money. Find out why!

When the stock market goes down, you might hear people encouraging you to "buy the dip". But what does that mean, and is it a good idea?

How does your emotional history impact your financial decisions? We went to therapy to find out!

Whether you can give a little or a lot, being smart about how you donate your dollars can make them go farther and help more people in need.

Prescription drugs cost way more in America than most other countries... but is it wise (or safe) to buy them abroad?

Some say America is in the midst of an eviction epidemic... but whose fault is it? Greedy landlords? Deadbeat tenants? Let's hear the evidence!

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