After-tax incomes have gained 3% or more throughout 2024. With inflation easing, many of us are doing better in managing the cost of living.

Plus, comedian Josh Gondelman defends his splurge in this week’s “This Is Uncomfortable” newsletter.

Everyone loves a good deal.

The world’s largest crypto exchange is being sued by the SEC. What does that mean for crypto?

Jay Zagorsky of Boston University paid his taxes in $100 bills and exact change. A cashless society has some disadvantages, he says.

An economist and a financial planner break down the most important changes in the SECURE Act, which goes into effect Jan. 1.

Financial planners give their best advice for setting and achieving realistic goals.

Americans are more likely to tip people they interact with face-to-face than those that work more behind the scenes.

Let us know how money has factored into your decisions about how or whether to build your family.

Help us with an upcoming episode by sharing your money secrets, fears and regrets.