David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less.

Certificates of deposit (CD) accounts have spiked in popularity in recent years among savers seeking to take advantage of a sharp rise in their yields. According to January 2022 data from the ...

This list attempts to capture the 100 most influential, innovative, and enduring rap albums of all time. From the early days of hip-hop to modern trap and conscious rap, these albums represent the ...

See all the Beatles' UK hit singles and albums Before we move away from the Beatles entirely, let's take a moment to recognise the artist who's had the most Number 1 albums of all, when other work ...

For many savers, though, finding the right CD strategy is key to maximizing the returns — particularly if you want your CDs to deliver over the long haul. Compare today's top CD account rates ...

How does a truly terrible song end up an otherwise flawless album? Blame ego-appeasing band-politics concessions, drug-fueled studio experiments, songwriters working through a few too many ...

It's Monday, which means dozens of new albums, EPs and mixtapes hit streaming services over the weekend. The NPR Music team listened to almost 80 albums to prepare for this week's New Music Friday ...