Personal Finance

Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here’s what that means for retirees.

Households’ utility costs in the Northeast and the Midwest could rise by double digits this season, especially for those who rely on electricity to stay warm.

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn’t just a problem for higher education. It’s a looming crisis for the economy.

Here’s why (and how) you should be thrifting in January.

These podcasts will help you learn how money works, make a budget, and get control of your finances in 2025.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! My husband “Larson” has developed an unusual problem. He is unable to fall asleep (or so he claims) unless we have sex, or, at a minimum, he receives oral sex.

Most of us think great marketing is all about closing the deal, but what if telling people they don’t have to buy is the real secret? Maybe you’ve experienced this too, that moment when someone shares an idea that feels so against your instincts, you want to reject it outright.

Many musicians struggled during the pandemic. Lil Wayne wasn't one of them. He sold master recordings from his record label's artists for more than $100 million. He was pardoned for felony gun possession in a last-minute action by then-President Donald Trump. He purchased a $15.

By all appearances, the United States is a mess. Two-thirds of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track, and nearly 70 percent rate the economy as “not good” or “poor.” Public trust in government has fallen by half, from 40 percent in 2000 to just 20 percent today.

Every year, we spend and resolve to figure things out later. Now’s the time to make a plan. On the Money is a monthly advice column.