Presenting a vision of what the future might look like has been an obsession for creative minds in science, literature, and popular culture for centuries. In recent years, an endless string of movies has been produced by Hollywood depicting various forms of the apocalypse, whether in the form of a natural disaster, an alien invasion, worldwide epidemic, or just about anything else you can imagine. My personal favorite is the classic “The Terminator”. In the highly unlikely event you haven’t seen it, the plot centers on the premise that an artificial intelligence (AI) system named Skynet becomes “self-aware” and on its own initiates a nuclear holocaust.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and of course, a delicious meal. However, with food costs on the rise, hosting a traditional feast can put a strain on your wallet. The good news is you don't have to sacrifice tradition to stick to a budget. With some smart planning, you can create a memorable dinner that everyone will love without overspending.

October 16 is Get Smart About Credit Day—a perfect time to learn how credit works and why it matters for your financial well-being. Here’s what goes into your score, why it’s important, and how you can build healthy credit. While the exact formulas are unknown, credit scoring models like FICO and VantageScore generally focus on five main areas: payment history, amounts owed, length of credit history, credit mix, and new credit.