If you’re looking to hire new employees for your business, you may ask yourself at some point: Should I be running a background check on candidates? Conducting background checks on your potential hires can help you verify someone’s credentials, make sure there is no history of criminal activity that could …
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Medicare open enrollment kicked off on Oct. 15, with one notable difference for beneficiaries who are considering updating their health insurance plans — the federal government has been shut down since Oct. 1. Updates related to Medicare open enrollment — which runs through …
When we think of the best place to manage our money, banks are top of mind. But did you know that credit unions could actually offer more value to you as a consumer? Credit unions, by nature, are member-owned organizations so they know their customers well and, since credit unions …
If you’re a current or former AT&T customer, you may be eligible for part of a $177 million class action settlement the telecom giant has agreed to after a series of data breaches exposed the personal information of millions of users. According to legal filings, the first breach occurred in …
Commuters cross the street near the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters on October 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Al Drago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Government shutdowns have historically been an precarious time for federal workers, both for those required to remain on the job without pay and …
Amazon’s second Prime-member exclusive event, Prime Big Deal Days, runs from October 7 to 8 this year. Similar to the official Prime Day in the summer, this sale offers exclusive discounts on millions of items across the site. If you’re looking to start your holiday shopping early — and over …
Unlike most extended car warranty providers, Toco isn’t a broker — it sells and administers its own plans, which simplifies the claims process. We also like that Toco’s plans are month-to-month, allowing customers to cancel their contract at any time without penalties. Toco accepts vehicles with up to 250,000 miles …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen on March 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kayla Bartkowski | Getty Images Your Medicare, Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage won’t vanish during the government shutdown, but changes to some benefits and fewer government workers to help could still disrupt care for …
With car insurance rates up more than 30% from 2023, there’s no better time to take a second look at your policy. One great way to lower your bill is to compare the discounts available from your carrier and the competition. Insurers offer rate reductions for all kinds of things, …
Getting a mortgage is challenging for anyone, but there are additional hurdles if you’re your own boss. Lenders pay stubs, W-2 forms and a record of steady employment. They consider self-employed borrowers riskier and are less likely to approve them for conventional or government-backed mortgages. Read more: How to get a mortgage when …
