Personal Finance

1. ‘It’s like going to the DMV online’: What to know about buying Series I savings bonds via TreasuryDirect

   It's not easy to purchase Series I bonds online through TreasuryDirect, a 20-year-old platform. Here's how to avoid common pain points.

2. A winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket is about to expire: Here’s how much lottery money goes unclaimed

   If a $1 million Mega Millions prize is not claimed by Thursday, the winner will join the ranks of lottery players who have missed out on scoring a windfall.

3. Summer temperatures — and inflation — are running hot. Here's how to save money on cooling bills as prices rise

   The combination of a hot summer and rising energy prices can pinch Americans' budgets. Here are some ways to save money while staying cool.

4. Buy now, pay later refunds can be tricky: 'The process isn't quite down to a science,' says chief credit analyst

   BNPL return policies vary and, in most cases, you'll need to contact the merchant, as well as the loan provider, to get your money back.

5. Retirees planning to travel should check their Medicare coverage to avoid costly surprises

   Depending on the specifics of your Medicare plan, you may not have coverage at your destination, whether in the U.S. or beyond its borders. Here's what to know.

6. Here are 3 ways to deal with inflation, rising rates and your credit 

   How can you better manage your credit and credit cards during a financially stressful time like today? Here are three tips to help you get started.

7. Millions of Calif. families to get ‘inflation relief’ stimulus checks of up to $1,050: What we know about whether other states will follow

   Millions of California families may receive checks of up to $1,050 under a new plan. But don't count on other states to take Sacramento's lead.

8. Job loss is a 'reality' of the business cycle, says labor expert. Take these 6 key steps after a layoff

   Tech firms are laying off workers and Wall Street may be next. Here are key financial moves to make if you lose your job.

9. New college grads underestimate starting salaries by $10,000. Here's how to know your worth, according to career experts

   New graduates are underestimating their salaries by about $10,000, a ZipRecruiter survey of 1,500 job seekers found.

10. 30% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced discrimination or exclusion from financial services, study finds

    One-third of adults who identify as LGBTQIA+ have experienced exclusion, bias or discrimination within financial services, according to a new survey.