Dan Smith

Sure, buying a boat feels like signing up for sun-drenched freedom and living your open-water dream, but some vessels turn that...

Spending big on stuff you rarely use is a fast way to waste money. Some items are built for occasional moments,...

Moving up from the middle class to the upper class sounds like a clear win, but the reality is more complicated....

Feeling “ready” to move out isn’t enough; your bank account needs to back it up, too. Some financial signals are obvious,...

The sleep routines of highly successful people are anything but one-size-fits-all. Some of them—like starting the day at 3 a.m. or...

Medical bills are quietly becoming one of the most damaging financial burdens for aging Americans. Even with insurance in hand, many...

Medieval society needed workers, but not every role earned dignity. Certain jobs were unavoidable, but still left people socially shunned and...

Watching the total climb at checkout can feel like a jump scare. Groceries cost more than ever, and yet the fridge...

Office life has its stresses, but some Americans clock in knowing their shift could be their last. Their jobs carry genuine...

There comes a moment, after one too many Zoom calls or job rejections, when retirement starts sounding better than the daily...