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How to Make Your Bonus Last Forever Here are more than 20 strategies to maximize the most magical time of year: Bonus Season

The top 10 car picks for 2025, as selected by Consumer Reports Consumer Reports named its Top 10 cars and trucks of 2025. Eight of the 10 are repeats from last year’s list—and seven of the 10 are either hybrids or EVs

Gen Xers are moving south to retirement hot spots — they don't always love it when they get there Gen Xers are moving to retirement hot spots for better housing, lower prices, and warmer weather. Census data shows a rise in Gen X movers in Florida, central Texas, north Georgia, and Tennessee. Movers told BI they sought lower costs and taxes but faced high insurance and utility bills.

Warren Buffett included 4 key pearls of wisdom in his annual shareholder letter There is perhaps no annual letter more anticipated than the one Warren Buffett sends to his Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. Investors and business leaders scour the letter for hints about the economy and financial strategies. It also often includes some more fundamental business — and life — le...

Is Being Single Bad for the Economy? A society with fewer marriages may be happier, but it also worsens economic inequality.

Here's the Secret the Best Investors Know — And Anyone Can Do It Investing for the long-term has proven to be an effective strategy for achieving financial success with stocks. By focusing on sustained growth, taking advantage of the power of compounding, and avoiding emotional biases, this approach allows even novice investors to build wealth over time.

Why Transferring Credit Card Debt Won’t Pay It Off People are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Here are some tips for reducing your debt, plus many questions answered about a potential 10% cap on interest and managing credit card debt.

A Consumer Financial Watchdog’s Fate Is Unclear. Here’s What’s at Stake. Many consumer protections are in limbo, including an $8 cap on credit-card late fees and a proposed rule on selling customer data.

The Race to Find a Cure for Alzheimer's The cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's in the United States is expected to increase to $1 trillion by 2060, but much of the research to find a cure is coming into question.

What Trump’s Plan to Stop Minting Pennies Means for Consumers The need for a penny has long been questioned, but some fear getting rid of it could push up prices.

This Entrepreneur's Cheat Code Gives You an Easy Talent Advantage — Are You Using It? How a flexible talent strategy is a business skill that every entrepreneur and executive can use to drive profitability, growth and innovation

Investing: An Introduction A Beginner’s Guide to the Investment Risk Ladder