Category: Money

Election years are always stressful, and your personal finances are not immune. The prospect of a new government and potential policy changes could create a […]

If you’re struggling to curb impulse spending , you know how difficult it can be to let go of an emotional reaction to a product. […]

Attention bargain hunters and bulk buying enthusiasts: Costco appears to be tightening up its membership policies . In an update to its website, the company […]

Another day, another interesting trend emerging on financial TikTok: influencers promoting life insurance as a superior alternative to traditional retirement accounts like 401(k)s . Can […]

With rising inflation , rising home costs , and general panic surrounding a looming recession, the idea of ​​buying less, spending less, and saving more […]

For the average investor, the news headlines don’t look good right now. Stock markets are in turmoil and the threat of recession looms . And […]

Cash App has agreed to pay $15 million in damages following allegations of inadequate data protection measures. This agreement gives eligible users the opportunity to […]

When you’re trying to consolidate debt , cover an unexpected expense , or borrow money for a large purchase, a personal loan may be right […]

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many families face the daunting task of saving for their children’s future academic endeavors. 529 plans […]

When you think of the court system and litigation, you may think of huge , big-money lawsuits that go on for years, or the flashy […]

When it comes time to sell your car, you obviously want to get as much money as possible so you can invest in a new […]

In the world of personal finance, branded loans stand out as a unique and easy borrowing option. These financial products, also known as “good faith […]

The personal finance world loves acronyms—or should we say, financecronyms . To this list we can add DWZ: the Die From Zero movement. The Die […]

It’s hard to ever get a straight answer on whether we’re in a recession or not. A traditional recession is usually defined as two consecutive […]

Cars certainly aren’t cheap, with the average cost of a new one being just under $50,000 and used cars costing an average of almost $29,000. […]

If you’re looking for ways to earn income without spending your time on money, you’re not alone. According to Ben Johnston, chief operating officer of […]

Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve pressed the pause button on raising interest rates, allowing savers to take advantage of increased yields on deposit accounts. […]

Everything is more expensive these days, but rising energy prices are especially annoying since they are so crucial to modern life. When energy costs skyrocket, […]

Getting pre-approved for a loan can be a valuable step when preparing for a large purchase, such as a home or car, because pre-approval gives […]

If you’re like most people, you probably want to feel like you’re doing your part to avoid a Mad Max -style future in which we’re […]

As we said earlier , an emergency fund is a reserve of money set aside to cover unexpected expenses. Whether you suddenly have to get […]

If you’re like most people, you probably have some kind of coin collection at home. Whether it’s an old jar filled with change or a […]

I’ve always believed that cash is truly king; after all, it’s important to have an easily accessible emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses. However, having […]

No matter how carefully you budget and plan, unexpected expenses are an inevitable part of life. Car repairs, medical bills, or home maintenance issues can […]

Physical money seems increasingly old-fashioned: Cash isn’t quite dead yet, but its use has been declining for years as people increasingly rely on cards and […]

When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, give it a good scrub and get rid of the clutter. […]

If you think about it, society is quite fragile. Most of it is just agreements between complete strangers to do certain things in a certain […]

When you’re making a large purchase , the promise of “no interest if paid in full” as part of a deferred interest promotion can seem […]

Bitcoin, the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, has a unique feature called “halving” that occurs approximately every four years. The Bitcoin halving event is a […]

Welcome to Lifehacker’s How I Became series, where I ask real people how they actually got their jobs. This week I speak with Oubre Andres […]

Repairs are expensive and troublesome. The average renovation budget these days is closer to $20,000 , but even a modest bathroom renovation is a major […]

A preliminary settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia alleging that some vehicles are defective and at risk of being […]

I always prefer cash to payment apps, but it seems like Venmo is integral to sharing dinner, tipping baristas, or otherwise functioning as a social […]

When you hear the sad story of a scam victim, it’s easy to think: how the hell did they fall for it ? Because, of […]

Shock, confusion and panic are normal reactions when you find out you’ve been fired . As difficult as it may be, try to maintain a […]

The personal finance world loves acronyms. I myself am to blame for this; just last week I asked how you spend your money, like DINK […]

I’ve seen a lot of jokes and memes lately about “guilt tipping” or the social pressure to tip service workers. And of course, it’s a […]

In the modern era, you cannot live without electricity; everything necessary for life, from heating to video games, is disappearing from the ground. And for […]

At the start of a new year, many of us make big, ambitious resolutions to finally get our finances in order. We promise to cut […]

Wake up people, a new financial trend is gaining momentum . Budgeting out loud became the first personal finance trend on social media in 2024, […]