How to save money on flights as airlines raise prices
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 1, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images For budget conscious travelers, it’s gotten harder to escape the rising cost of airfare in recent weeks. Airlines are raising bag fees, adding fuel surcharges and cutting flight schedules to manage the […]
How much money Americans say they need to retire comfortably
No two people’s financial needs in retirement are exactly the same. But Americans, on average, seem united about something: They’ll need to save more to retire than they previously thought. U.S. adults say they’ll need $1.46 million, on average, to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning and Progress study. That’s a 15% jump […]
Sequence of returns risk explained
Ciara Houghton | Moment | Getty Images If you’re within a decade of retirement, the current stock market volatility may be a good reminder of a key risk that lies ahead for your nest egg. While stocks tend to offer the best opportunity for long-term growth despite their ups and downs, a persisting market downturn […]
How investors can approach markets’ ‘choppy, bumpy ride’: analyst
Trevor Williams | DigitalVision | Getty Images The stock market rallied on Tuesday, the last trading day of March, inspired by hopes for an end to the Iran war. But it was not an easy month for investors. In March, the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq indices each fell around 5% — capping off […]
How to navigate rising gas prices, according to financial advisors
Gas prices have spiked more than 30% since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel started the war with Iran. The national average price per gallon is over $4 as of March 31, according to AAA. The Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively controlled by Iran, is one of the world’s most important oil passageways, […]
How to watch the runoffs like a pro – POLITICO
Ça va sans dire, the best place to follow the vote is POLITICO’s live blog, which will be back from Sunday. It’s not only about mayors Wannabe mayors are running alongside a host of candidates trying to get a seat in city councils. Seats are distributed proportionally to each list based on their vote share, […]
How to minimize the pain of travel disruptions
People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, March 9, 2026 Peter Zay/ | Anadolu | Getty Images The first three months of the year have brought significant disruptions for travelers. The Iran war, cartel violence in Mexico, the U.S. military […]
Oscars 2026: Nominees, predictions, start time and how to watch | Cinema News
The 98th Academy Awards, known as the Oscars, will celebrate some of the top films released in 2025 on Sunday. The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles with actors, directors and filmmakers from around the world competing for Hollywood’s most prestigious prizes. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list But this year’s ceremony […]
Iran War Increases Mortgage Rates. How To Find Low Rates
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again. Economists predict rates could fluctuate throughout the year if the fighting continues. Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield rose in lockstep with oil […]
What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?
Do you soothe your financial anxieties by watching money grow in a traditional savings account? So much so that you avoid putting that money anywhere else out of fear of making mistakes or poor investments? You’re not alone. Shane Walker, CEO of the banking app Qube Money, says he often hears this sentiment from clients. […]