Americans are not feeling very confident about their money these days. In fact, fewer than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. say they are completely financially secure, according to a new Bankrate survey of more than 2,500 adults. To feel comfortable or financially secure, Americans need a salary of …

Now that summer is here, work might be the last thing on your mind — but it is possible to find a fun seasonal gig that pays well.  Summer hiring is on the rise in several industries, says Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, as consumer appetite for traveling and …

The summer travel season is in full swing, and you might be planning to set up your own “out of office” message soon. But in the U.S., which has a culture of overworking and zero national laws that guarantee paid vacation time, people have a hard time taking the days …

One of the most popular books about longevity is “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life,” written by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. Ikigai loosely translates to “the happiness of always being busy,” and is centered around a person’s true purpose in life. Finding your ikigai is said …

Atlanta single father Jon had his son Theo after a decade of saving and strategizing with employer benefits and advocacy group help. Jon G. There are many paths to parenthood, and the journey is often a lot more costly for parents who rely on surrogacy.  For Jon, 41, the road …

As CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates had a packed schedule — even sending 2:00 a.m. requests to employees. It wasn’t until he saw Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s personal daybook that Gates learned to cut himself and his workers some slack. “I had every minute packed, and I thought that …

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addresses journalists in a press conference July 9 capping her four-day Beijing visit. She said “direct, substantive and productive” talks have set relations between the world’s two largest economies on a “surer footing.” Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …

In the U.S. overall, rent prices increased by an average of 5.5% in the last year. But in some cities, they went up far more. In the posh Hamptons enclave of Amagansett, New York, rent surged by 63% for the 12 months ending May 2023 — the highest increase among …

Summer is well on its way and, as such, many Americans are taking trips across the country and world. Nearly half, 45% plan to travel more this summer than they did last, according to a May 2023 survey of 1,000 Americans by marketing firm Prodege. For those who have pets, …

Investors may want to stick with what’s working in the market. ETF experts Todd Sohn and VettaFi’s Dave Nadig believe a second winning half is in store for technology and artificial intelligence plays. Sohn, Strategas’ ETF and technical strategist, particularly likes Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF (CHAT). “What I …