Google Flights just busted a popular myth about saving money on flights

There are many ways to save money on flights. But booking airfare on a certain day of the week isn’t one of them, according to data from Google Flights. Booking mid-week — and especially Tuesdays around midnight — is often cited as the best time to purchase flights. But in the past five years, U.S….

These bank fees could be taking a bite out of your budget. Here’s how to avoid them

RossHelen | Getty Images If you’re not careful how you manage your money, you could be incurring hefty bank fees that may be otherwise avoidable. Between overdraft or non-sufficient fund fees, charges for interest and non-interest checking accounts and ATM fees, a substantial bite could be taken out of your budget, according to Bankrate.com‘s latest…

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club raises annual membership fee for the first time in nine years

In this article WMT A sign hangs outside a Sam’s Club store on January 12, 2018 in Streamwood, Illinois. Scott Olson |Getty Images Walmart-owned Sam’s Club said Wednesday it will raise its annual fees this fall, as the warehouse club’s membership hovers at a record high and inflation-pinched shoppers seek deals on bulk items. Fees…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Okta, Nutanix, Five Below and more

In this article DIS PSTG OKTA NTNX MDB FIVE The inside of one of Five Below’s existing locations. Five Below Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Pure Storage — The tech stock jumped 7% after the data storage developer surpassed profit and revenue expectations. Pure Storage also issued strong third-quarter and full-year revenue…

Warren Buffett’s portrait, complete with his autograph, just sold for over $75,000 at a charity auction

When Warren Buffett writes his name on something, it becomes instantly valuable — to the tune of $75,100. That’s how much an anonymous eBay user bid on Tuesday to win a unique piece of artwork: a 26-inch autographed print of Buffett overlaid with motivational quotes from the billionaire, including “Women make me optimistic about America.”…

Despite recession fears, most 401(k) investors haven’t changed their portfolios. Here’s what advisors suggest

Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images Many investors worry a recession is coming amid rising interest rates, high inflation and stock market volatility. But the majority haven’t changed their portfolios, according to research from Fidelity Investments. Only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022, the report…

Identity scams are at an all-time high. Here are ways to protect yourself

d3sign | Moment | Getty Images Identity crime involving government benefits, social media accounts and other scams jumped by 36% in 2021 to an all-time high, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. The good news is that there are several ways individuals can protect themselves. About 15,000 people reported an identity-related crime or attempted…

Missouri Should Consider Flat Income Tax in Special Session

Gov. Mike Parson (R) has called the Missouri legislature into a special session beginning September 6th, with the goal of reducing the individual income tax from 5.4 percent to 4.8 percent and raising the standard deduction. An income tax reduction is a competitive move, especially in a rapidly changing tax landscape, but the legislature should…

Bed Bath & Beyond announces store closures, layoffs and new financing to fix struggling business

In this article BBBY A Bed Bath & Beyond store is seen on June 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Bed Bath & Beyond on Wednesday announced swift and significant steps it is taking to try to revive its struggling business, including layoffs, store closures and a…

Russia’s Gazprom rallies by over 20% after bumper profit and dividend announcement

Russia’s Gazprom saw its shares surge on Wednesday after reporting bumper first-half profits and announcing a new dividend to shareholders. Stoyan Vassev | Press service of Gazprom Neft | via Reuters Russian gas giant Gazprom posted a record first-half profit and promised new dividends to shareholders, sending its shares soaring more than 27% in early…

Fintech firm Klarna’s losses triple after aggressive U.S. expansion and mass layoffs

The logo of Swedish payment provider Klarna. Thomas Trutschel | Photothek | Getty Images Klarna on Wednesday reported a dramatic jump in losses in the first half, adding to a deluge of negative news for the “buy now, pay later” pioneer. The Swedish payments firm generated revenues of 9.1 billion Swedish krona ($950 million) in…