Meena Thiruvengadam

Before you look at other ways to pay for college, see if your employer can help Just because you’re on the job doesn’t mean you can’t keep building on your education—and employers are offering more help than ever before. Tuition reimbursement…

The past few years have been a great time to be an investor, with huge rallies in everything from stocks to cryptocurrencies to real estate. But with the Federal Reserve getting ready to hike interest rates to fight inflation, owners of some of these…

Saying "no" is hard. Saying "no" when a family member is asking for help—and that help comes in the form of money? That can feel impossible. Here's how to set money boundaries and save face. Saying "no" to someone asking for help can be a difficult…

Being single and without children doesn't mean you don't leave a legacy; you just have to be deliberate about doing it. Here's what singles need to know about estate planning, according to experts. "Everyone needs a financial plan, and everyone also…

401(k) and IRAs aren’t the only way to budget for future healthcare expenses. Did you know HSAs can be a great way to save for your retirement? Plus, they come with added tax benefits Part of saving for retirement is creating a cushion to soften the…

So you don't have a company 401K—all the more reason to save on your own terms. Here's your guide to the most popular and widely applicable retirement accounts for self-employed folks. If you're self-employed and looking to turbocharge your…

Yes, there really is an ideal time to book a hotel room. The tricky part? It's different depending on where you're going. Plan too far ahead in some cities, and you could find yourself paying significantly more than if you would have procrastinated.…

Taking out cash costs more than purchasing a venti flavored latte, thanks to that pesky ATM fee. The good news is nobody's paying those fees anymore—and neither should you. Here's how to avoid them. In Atlanta, it costs more on average to withdraw…

It's no secret that real estate has become extremely competitive in many areas of the United States. Bidding wars, cash offers, and personal pleas of all kinds have become parts of the housing market as much as saving for a down payment, finding a…

Ride-shares have gotten expensive enough in Chicago that Matt Shachat has decided it’s time to finally get a driver’s license. A Bay Area native who has also lived in Boston, Shachat didn’t need to drive himself anywhere before. Even when he moved to…

If you’re dreaming of a summer vacation, you may want to book your flights now. Domestic airfares in the U.S. are up 12% since April, according to the booking app Hopper. Prices are only expected to rise further — another 4% — as the July 4 holiday…

Ovi Kabir, a digital marketing consultant in Knoxville, Tenn., was unpleasantly surprised when looking for an Airbnb for a recent trip to Nashville. While he was able to find options below his $85 a night budget, cleaning fees of $200 to $300 drove…

Just 18 months ago, the standard travel insurance policy wouldn’t have covered losses stemming from a pandemic. But nowadays some countries demand exactly that and travel insurers have been forced to pivot. Costa Rica, for example, now requires all…

When looking for ways to add value for premium subscribers, Harvard Business Review dug decades into the past. As Nini Diana, HBR’s director of consumer marketing put it, “Our archive is gold.” For 100 years, Harvard Business School has created case…

Car rental prices in the U.S. are soaring as popular tourist destinations struggle to keep up with demand from travelers emerging from a year-long pandemic. Nationwide, the average daily car rental rate is $109, up 90% since 2019, and in some markets…

We’re all stressed out, and we know it. The biggest difference at this stage of the pandemic is that we’re more willing to talk about it. “The pandemic was a very challenging time for everyone globally, but it allowed us to open up a new dialogue…

It's no surprise that health insurance companies and medical providers don't always agree on the best course of treatment—and that even when they do, there's usually a gap between what an insurer is willing to pay (even for life-saving care) and what…

So you're making an offer on a house of your dreams—and it gets rejected. Bummer, right? Not necessarily. Real estate experts' best advice: Don't give up yet. Today, buying a house requires more than a down payment, a steady income, and finding the…

When the Covid-19 pandemic shut down gyms across the United States last year, people were forced to get creative with their workouts. POPSUGAR met the moment by bulking up its fitness content. However, even as gyms open up, the women-focused digital…

Mortgage rates might be exceptionally low these days, but borrowers will need impeccable credit to take advantage of them. Interest rates on home mortgage loans hit new lows a whopping 16 times in 2020. Meanwhile, the median credit score among…