Whether it's for an investment, personal enjoyment or rental income, sales for vacation homes spiked during the pandemic.

And although second home sales have declined due to higher interest rates these days, Americans are still buying and renting them out, and you might be surprised in what cities they're choosing.

Today, Daned Kirkham joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's with Vacasa, a vacation rental management company which just released the Top 25 places to buy a second home.

Tipping: It's part of the American culture. But a new report just released indicates 90 percent of consumers believe tipping is out of control. Most Americans want to be generous, but they don't want to be pressured into tipping for what feels like every little transaction you make. Chip Lupo joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's a writer and analyst for WalletHub. He has the pulse on how most Americans feel when it comes to gratuity in the service industry.

If you’re feeling behind on your chores, you’re not alone. According to a recent Frontdoor report, 54% of Americans say they’re burned out by home maintenance and house cleaning. That could become really costly. On this episode, we’re talking with Natalie Iannello. She’s a spokesperson for Frontdoor, and she’s going to help us tackle our spring home maintenance checklist, inside and outside the house. 

Check out Frontdoor's study here

Artificial intelligence is creeping into all our lives and it’s disrupting some jobs. A recent survey shows 89% of people have concerns about job security because of AI. On this episode, Elizabeth Lotardo, a LinkedIn learning instructor and Harvard Business Review Careers contributor, joins us to discuss how to AI-proof your employment. We’ll also get five quick tips to revamp the resume to be relevant in 2025. 

You know it’s expensive to have a baby, but you may not realize how expensive. A new report is revealing the staggering cost parents pay in the first year of a child’s life. Today, our guest is Melissa Bykofksy.  She’s the executive editor at BabyCenter. We’ll talk about why it’s so expensive, how it’s impacting mental health and family growth, and the ways you can trim some of the expenses for your bundle of joy.  

Rates for auto insurance have been a hot topic lately as consumers have seen their premiums skyrocket. So some drivers are turning to a controversial method of reducing their insurance rates by allowing their insurance company to monitor their driving by downloading an app that can measure speed and braking. But is it an invasion of privacy?

Today, Maya Afilalo joins us on the On Your Side podcast. She's an industry analyst with AutoInsurance.com which just released some surprising results about drivers who don't mind being spied on by their insurance company and other who say there is no way they would allow it.

You may have gone into the new year vowing to be better with money. But it’s about that time when resolutions have been forgotten. So today we’re going to help you get back on track. Maybe you have a stack of bills from the holiday season rolling in. Or maybe you want to tackle lingering debt. Our guest is Emily Irwin. She’s the head of the advice center at Wells Fargo, and she’s going to help us get organized without getting overwhelmed. Plus, we’ll talk about why now’s the time to start getting ready for next Christmas.

It's one of the biggest sporting events of the years. If you're plan a Super Bowl watch party, get ready for some sticker shock.

Avocados are up nearly 12 percent from last year, and the ever so popular chicken wingsare up more than 7 percent. In fact, to host a Super Bowl party for 10 people, plan on spending at least $140.

Today, Dr. Michael Swanson joins us on the podcast. He's the chief agriculture economist for Wells Fargo and has advice for what you need to  know be more thoughtful about your party planning decisions.

Whether you’re expecting a refund or you need to pay up, there are changes this tax season you need to know about. Our guest today is Mark Steber. He’s the Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt. We’ll chat about some strategies to get tax documents organized and tax law changes that could impact your bottom line. 

More and more people are wanting to keep their home because of their 3% interest rates. As a result, some folks are turning to renting out their home. Suzanne Seggerman, an author and nationally-known expert when it comes to the do's and don'ts if you're considering renting out your home, joins the show to offer her expert advice.