The people's voice of reason
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A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job Your side hustle may not be your full-time job, but it's still a real business — and vulnerable to real business risks and unexpected costs. Whether you sell on Etsy, run a Shopify store, freelance after work or book clients on weekends, you're taking on many of the same risks as any other business owner. Here’s the thing: You don't have to wait until your side hustle becomes your main source of income to start protecting it....
The health secret 1 in 5 patients keep from their doctors Patients don't always tell their doctors everything. They round down the number of drinks they have per week, or skip over the medication they forgot to take. The newest omission? Taking health advice from AI. A Zocdoc-commissioned national survey of more than 1,000 patients and 1,000 healthcare providers conducted in February 2026 reveals why. As Zocdoc explains below, the survey results also suggest that the fear driving the silence is...
The top-rated burger and hot dog spots in the US, according to DoorDash data Labor Day weekend is coming up on Sept. 7, and DoorDash is marking the unofficial end of summer by serving up its Top Burger and Hot Dog list. The list recognizes standout small and medium-sized restaurants making it easy to skip the grill and let someone else handle the holiday weekend cooking. Whether the occasion calls for a smashburger stacked high, a chili-topped hot dog, or a footlong dressed the way your hometown...
Why independent truck owners are feeling the pressure of rising repair costs Independent drivers and fleet owners alike are feeling the squeeze of rising truck repair costs in 2026. Inflation and supply chain disruptions are making both buying a new diesel truck and keeping an old one on the road increasingly more expensive. Without rates rising to match costs, small operators are being left with fewer financial options for keeping their trucks in shape and avoiding downtime. The recent jump in...
Can bed bugs live in your car? In most cases, insects aren’t too unsettling to find roaming your vehicle. Whether it is a trapped fly buzzing through the interior or a sleepy honeybee hitching a ride on a windshield wiper, most automotive insect sightings aren’t a cause for concern. However, catching a bed bug scurrying between the upholstery of your seats doesn’t fall into the same unalarming category. Bed bugs can’t live in a car, right? While most commonly found in dirty homes or contami...
How to sell your car: A comprehensive guide Ready for a new ride? If you've weighed the cost of fixing your car versus upgrading and decided you're looking to sell your car, you could use some help to do everything from figuring out its value to closing the sale. CarMax compiled this step-by-step guide to selling your car yourself to show you how to get the best value and have the smoothest experience. Key Takeaways: - Private sale vs. dealership sale: Private sales may earn more but take time...
The states with the highest (and lowest) stock market participation Washington, D.C., has the highest rate of stock market participation in the U.S., with 29% of tax returns from there reporting dividend or capital gains income in 2022, the year for which the most recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data is available, according to a Motley Fool analysis of that data. The District of Columbia’s stock market participation rate is more than double that of Mississippi, which has the lowest in t...
Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI There are plenty of hot-button issues on college campuses as students go back to school this fall, but perhaps the biggest of them all is artificial intelligence. Some reports claim that AI usage among undergrads is near-universal, with one study finding that over 80% of students at an elite university used AI during the course of earning their degree. But students themselves are often wary of how agentic AI — AI systems c...
What to look for in a bowrider boat Many boaters appreciate bowriders for their versatility. With open bow seating, spacious cockpits and layouts designed for everything from watersports to leisurely cruising, they appeal to a wide range of boating enthusiasts. But when you start shopping, the options can feel overwhelming. Hull designs, engine configurations, seating arrangements, premium tech packages — the choices multiply quickly. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or upgrading from an old...
2 college towns worth a rental investor’s attention in 2026 It’s back-to-school season, and if you just wrote a check for your kid’s off-campus rent, you may have had the thought a lot of parents have around move-in weekend: Why am I paying someone else’s mortgage when I could be paying down my own? Housing is already locked in for this school year, so this isn’t about scrambling to buy something in the next few weeks. It’s about starting the process now, so that by the time your student nee...
This Brazilian city created a sovereign wealth fund. Should US cities do the same? Across North America, sovereign wealth funds appear to be the social policy du jour. Sen. Bernie Sanders recently proposed a sovereign wealth fund that would tax shares of AI companies to give an annual cash dividend to Americans, and has introduced legislation to that effect. On the other end of the political spectrum, President Donald Trump signed an executive order in February 2025 directing the Secretary of th...
What time of day is the sun most dangerous? UV exposure hour by hour Not all hours of sunlight carry equal risk. The angle of the sun relative to Earth's surface determines how much atmosphere UV rays must travel through before reaching the skin. Early morning and late afternoon sun travel a longer path through the atmosphere, with more atmospheric particles absorbing and scattering radiation. Midday sun travels nearly straight down through a much thinner atmospheric column, arriving with...
Here’s exactly how a Fed rate change hits your wallet Whether you’re building an emergency fund, saving for a home, paying down debt, or investing for retirement, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can affect all of these life moments, though not always in the same way. For example, a higher rate might work in your favor if you’re earning interest on your savings, but it can make borrowing more expensive if you’re applying for a mortgage or a loan. A lower rate works the other way. Borrowi...
The quietest long-range business jets ranked by cabin noise Business jet users have a vested interest in researching the cabin noise of the planes they use, and internal ambient audio levels matter for comfort and productivity purposes alike. Moreover, high-net-worth individuals and executives who fly private regularly need this information to hand, whether they’re opting for outright business jet ownership or considering leasing deals. Long flights with high-frequency, high-volume i...
The biggest IPOs ever. And where Anthropic could land The biggest IPOs in history have raised tens of billions of dollars each, and delivered returns ranging from significant gains to sustained losses. Saudi Aramco raised $25.6 billion in its December 2019 initial public offering, setting the record for the largest in history. SpaceX raised $75 billion on June 12, 2026, offering 555.6 million shares at $135 each, nearly three times the record set by Saudi Aramco. Shares closed their first day of...
The market has calmed. Retail investors still don't believe it. When the U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink in June 2026, the markets calmed almost overnight. Retail investors did not. MarketWise surveyed 1,006 U.S. retail investors to see how they were processing the whiplash, and the mood that came back was less relief than suspicion. Most weren’t buying the rebound, at least not yet. The researchers asked how the ceasefire changed the way investors feel, whether they’d moved any mon...
Airplane etiquette survey: Americans say passenger behavior is getting worse Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It's just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by The Points Guy, on everything travel. If you've paid any attention to social media, you know passenger plane etiquette is a hot topic. Debates rage about who should get the armrest, whether you...
Blood tests are easier to order than ever. Doctors warn they're easy to misread. Blood work used to start with a doctor’s order, usually to diagnose or monitor disease. But people are increasingly using blood work to ask proactive questions like: How healthy am I? Is something beginning to change? Could I feel or function better? In a recent national survey of 1,000 U.S. patients who had undergone lab testing in the previous two years, more than 1 in 4 did so out of curiosity without a d...
What is the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC? Today, homeowners have more financial opportunities than ever before. Rising property values are creating a powerful source—home equity. Tapping into that value, you're likely to find two options—a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). You can use both to borrow against your home, but they work in different ways. This guide from Members 1st Federal Credit Union helps homeowners confidently choose between a hom...
5 reasons for college students to plan summer and spring break in the fall For college students, spring and summer break can feel far away when the fall semester begins. But for Gen Z travelers trying to coordinate school schedules, friends, budgets, and an international trip, starting the planning process early can make everything much easier to organize. College spring break and summer break dates vary widely by school, and many students are working within a limited travel window. Planning...
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal laws’ The largest planned AI data center in New Jersey is being accused of violating federal law after a Floodlight visual investigation found the site running dozens of unpermitted gas-powered generators. Thermal drone footage the organization captured in mid-August showed the partly completed DataOne facility in Vineland was operating at least 45 of the site's 62 generators at the time. DataOne has stirred contr...
Gen Z is least likely to believe cancer can be prevented. Many don't know basic screenings exist. Gen Z adults are at the stage when lifelong habits start to take shape. They’re launching careers, reflecting on their values, and building relationships and routines. They’re also navigating messages about beauty standards that sometimes oppose the needs of their long-term health. Case in point: the “tanmaxxing” trend found on social media. “Ain’t no way I’m letting my job stop me from soaking...
What businesses need to know about shipping, from parcel and freight to LTL and FTL Every shipment has one job: get to the customer. It doesn’t matter how it gets there—whatever mode gets the job done is the right one. Most business owners aren’t trying to become shipping experts. They just want shipping to work because a shipment that doesn’t reach the customer isn’t just a logistics problem; it’s a broken promise. For many businesses, “shipping” once meant choosing a carrier and printing a...
The hidden pitfalls of the $1,000 ‘Trump Account’ for newborns Everyone is talking about the “Trump Account” that starts with a free $1,000 and could potentially be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars by the time your kid retires. But that's only if you understand exactly what it is and how it works. Trump Accounts officially launched in July 2026, and while there are some very real benefits, there are also significant catches that many families may be overlooking. CreditNinja broke down ex...
pan demin // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 31. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.70 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$0.90 (+31.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.34 - Week change: -$0.04 (-0.7%) - Year change: +$1.90 (+55.0%)...
