What Is “phantom Wealth” (and What to Do If You Have It)
Gone are the days when avocado toast was blamed for an entire generation’s money problems. In fact, the stereotype of “millennial money problems” may not […]
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Gone are the days when avocado toast was blamed for an entire generation’s money problems. In fact, the stereotype of “millennial money problems” may not […]
Continue reading »Marriage: The Sacred Union of Two Hearts, Two Souls and, Less Romantically, Two Tax Returns . While poets and romantics wax lyrical about everlasting love, […]
Continue reading »It makes sense that most of us focus on money when it comes to our happiness. Not being able to afford things like rent is […]
Continue reading »There’s something magical about having a pool you can take a dip in whenever you want. This is why there arean estimated 11 million swimming […]
Continue reading »If you’ve been seriously waiting for interest rates to fall, I have some bad news: The Federal Reserve has effectively paused rate cuts until President […]
Continue reading »Processing fee. Service fee. Hidden commissions. It feels like most companies and services these days have found countless ways to sneak money out of me. […]
Continue reading »Your eyes are fragile, complex and important to your well-being, but caring for them can be expensive. First of all, it’s not easy to get […]
Continue reading »Owning a car is expensive: Even new cars require tune-ups, regular maintenance, and periodic repairs , all adding up ( about $1,452 per year on […]
Continue reading »If you own a car, you have a long list of required maintenance and potentially costly repairs, especially if your goal is to keep your […]
Continue reading »You’ve heard of inflation – get ready for egg inflation. You’ve probably noticed those astronomical prices on grocery store shelves, or maybe you haven’t noticed […]
Continue reading »The Department of Labor (DOL) is a critical federal agency that protects workers’ rights, ensures workplace safety, and promotes employment opportunities throughout the United States. […]
Continue reading »Planning to express your love with flowers on Valentine’s Day? While the gesture is timeless, the price certainly isn’t. Waiting until February 14th to snag […]
Continue reading »It should be as easy to cancel a service as it is to sign up for it, and finally it will be. For anyone who’s […]
Continue reading »Trump made his latest tariff threats on Tuesday as consumers and businesses alike brace for the impact on their pocketbooks. Before taking office, Trump’s proposed […]
Continue reading »Renovating your home is an opportunity to personalize your space, improve its usability, and simply make your home more beautiful. But these benefits come at […]
Continue reading »Most people know that if you have life insurance , you need to name a beneficiary—the person or entity who receives the payout. For most […]
Continue reading »Your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire tomorrow (or shortly thereafter if you have a rollover period – check with your employer). This means it’s […]
Continue reading »I love New Year’s resolutions , but before you can properly look forward and set new goals, you need to look back and evaluate where […]
Continue reading »The best time to buy a car is when you really need it, but if you’re bargain shopping, now may be the perfect time to […]
Continue reading »In an age where artificial intelligence can generate gift recommendations with claims to algorithmic precision, we risk losing something much more valuable than perfectly curated […]
Continue reading »If I have one recurring thought before the holidays, it would be me looking through my purchases and wondering, “ Do I really need this?” […]
Continue reading »The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expanding its regulatory scope beyond traditional banks to include popular payment apps such as Apple Pay , […]
Continue reading »Throughout his campaign, Trump and his allies have promised to dismantle the Education Department, an attack that Republicans have been promoting for years. A U.S. […]
Continue reading »The holidays are here, and with them comes holiday stress. Almost everyone in the US admits to feeling stressed during the holiday season, and while […]
Continue reading »The idea of the ” October Theory ” is gaining traction on TikTok, and the gist of it is simple: fall symbolizes change and new […]
Continue reading »When I was a teenager, owning a car meant feeling like an adult and a sense of freedom—being able to hit the road whenever you […]
Continue reading »So you inherited some jewelry from a relative or got a potential deal on a few pieces at a flea market or estate sale. How […]
Continue reading »Privacy no longer exists : no matter what you’re up to, someone, somewhere knows all the details. Even if you take heroic steps to disguise […]
Continue reading »Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges at us, especially when it comes to finances. Understanding the most common financial emergencies can help you […]
Continue reading »Last week, the Federal Reserve announced it would cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points , the first cut in borrowing costs since […]
Continue reading »The term “middle class” gets thrown around all the time, especially during election years , but what does it really mean? And more importantly, are […]
Continue reading »Car prices are still rising significantly from 2019, making buying even a used car a serious investment that requires research and consideration . If you’re […]
Continue reading »The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it would cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points . This marks the first cut in borrowing […]
Continue reading »Although my family was far from perfect with money, I am grateful that my father was obsessed with the principles of wealth building. By the […]
Continue reading »It’s election season, and you know what that means: messages from unknown numbers in all caps asking you to donate money to one candidate or […]
Continue reading »If your car lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make: Should you sign up for another lease right away, buy […]
Continue reading »The so-called ” Chase Bank glitch ” went viral over the weekend, but it wasn’t so much a glitch as it was old-fashioned check fraud. […]
Continue reading »In the world of personal finance, I see the word “financial mutant” a lot. It sounds ominous, but using the word “mutant” here is a […]
Continue reading »One way to quietly learn more about someone’s politics and the issues they really care about is to find out which campaigns they have supported […]
Continue reading »Most of us only find out about bail when something goes wrong. A lien is essentially a claim against your property for an unpaid debt […]
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