HBO Max might be one of the fastest-growing streaming video services despite its competitors steadily growing in number since HBO Max launched in 2020. Even when streaming stalwart Netflix reported a loss of more than a million subscribers in the first half of 2022, HBO Max and HBO reported gaining subscribers. The two together had … Read more

Sophia Granchinho / Shutterstock.com We probably all know somebody who would do anything for a beloved pet. Some of us are that person. And pet insurance is designed so that we don’t go bankrupt protecting them from health issues. But say you don’t have a pet right now or you’re planning to get another — … Read more

Parilov / Shutterstock.com Almost everyone complains about their job on occasion. But if you’re a logger, miner or truck driver, you might have greater concerns than most. These are among the most dangerous jobs in America, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest annual report on fatal occupational injuries, which reflects data from … Read more

TonelsonProductions / Shutterstock.com When you think of OxiClean, do you envision fresh, clean-smelling and stain-free laundry? That is, if you even have time to stop and daydream about clean laundry when a million other items in the house need to be cleaned. Oxygen bleach, which is best known by the brand name OxiClean, can do … Read more

OneSideProFoto / Shutterstock.com Sometimes, the best way to save money is simply to stop wasting it. Unnecessary expenses can eat away at your bank account without providing any real benefit. Taken one by one, these everyday spending errors might seem small, but they can add up to thousands of dollars wasted each year. Learn how … Read more

Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Home cooks probably know what can be heated in a microwave oven. But do you know what can’t? Well, for one thing, don’t put anything metal in the microwave, warns Wendy Treinen of GE Appliances. That’s her No. 1 no-no. I learned this the hard way. In the 1980s, my Catholic girls … Read more

Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Individual … Read more

ShineTerra / Shutterstock.com When toilet paper and new cars are tough to find, it’s a major inconvenience. We all learned about that during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But a shortage of medications is worse. Without the right drugs, your health — and possibly your life — is at risk. Right now, a handful … Read more

Asian People Stock Photo / Shutterstock.com A debit card is a lot like cash, because transactions are instantaneous. The minute you check out is essentially the minute that money leaves your bank account. Using debit cards can be risky, too. They don’t offer a lot of financial protection and are more attractive to thieves in … Read more

The best home insurance companies offer high-quality coverage that protects against damage to your home’s structure and your property, whether it is caused by lightning, winds, fire, or other covered perils. Homeowners’ insurance also comes with important liability coverage that can save you financially if someone is injured on your property and decides to sue … Read more