We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more. Having a few high-quality towels is a must … Read more
If you’re planning to buy a home soon, there are a few strategies you can use to help keep the costs down. twomeows/Getty Images Mortgage rates have been above 6% for the majority of 2026, and have hovered right around 6.5% over the last few months. While these are not the highest rates borrowers have … Read more
Pregnancy may bring about a streak of good hair days for some— courtesy of hormones making hair stronger, longer and less likely to shed — that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the status quo ahead of your due date. Dr. Camila K. Janniger, a board-certified dermatologist in Wallington, NJ, says hair and scalp … Read more
The United States is burning faster than usual this year, while massive smoke plumes from Canadian wildfires deplete air quality on both sides of the border. Experts believe the severity of the current fire season, affecting millions of acres of land between both countries, was primed by climate extremes. More than 100 wildfires raged in … Read more
Mortgage rates aren’t set in stone, meaning you could snag a lower rate if you have a great credit score. jayk7/Getty Images Mortgage rates have finally settled in. After a volatile end to 2025 — and an uncertain start to 2026 — mortgage rate fluctuations have started to mellow out. While minor changes have occurred, … Read more
If your loved one left behind debt, make sure you know how it should be handled before making payments. Hispanolistic/Getty Images With inflation sitting at 4.2% currently and prices on many goods and services rising, many Americans have been forced to turn to credit cards and other forms of borrowing lately to get by. Case … Read more
If President Trump were to make good on his declaration that the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz it could cost the largest vessels over $30 million per shipment, industry experts say, while logistics companies have called the concept illegal. It is not clear how the Trump administration … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s rate decisions are just one of many factors that impact where mortgage rates head next. sommart/Getty Images Mortgage rates have changed a lot over the past year, and were especially volatile from late 2025 through the first half of 2026. Case in point? The average 30-year fixed rate dropped to 5.98% in … Read more
Inflation will likely remain a headache even if the rate of price increases slowed in June. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to report the consumer price index for last month at 8:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Many economists … Read more
Overpaying for gold is hardly the only mistake you can make when investing, especially in retirement. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images Gold has been on an unusual course over the last several months, making it tough for investors to gauge what moves, if any, to make in this landscape. Case in point? Gold prices have trended downward … Read more