Category: Money

Continuing efforts to fight inflation , the Federal Reserve announced in early February that it was raising interest rates by 0.25% to a target range […]

With all the wisdom you have now, imagine if you could turn back the clock and start earning good loans from an early age. While […]

Your parents learned how to handle money in a different time . A distant time when it was more realistic to buy a house , […]

En muchos lugares, el dinero en efectivo ya no es la norma. Aunque es posible vivir pagando solo con billetes y monedas , resulta complicado […]

If you are self-employed or freelancing outside of your main job, you need to consider additional taxes. While this sounds (and often is) a killer […]

You have basic checking and savings accounts—besides that, how can different types of accounts serve your savings goals? What’s the smartest way to hide your […]

Processing fee. Service fee. Hidden payments. Things have never been so expensive , and adding an inexplicable fee to laundry is like rubbing salt in […]

Our parents are mere mortals, and this never becomes more obvious than when we look at how they handled money. Most of our parents’ personal […]

Your credit score makes the difference between being approved or rejected for a mortgage, car loan, student loan, or any other type of loan. There […]

There has never been a worse time to buy a car. More new cars are available now than a year ago, according to Consumer Reports […]

The end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 brought with it a lot of negative news about cryptocurrencies , from layoffs in the industry […]

When the state of the economy causes your daily expenses to skyrocket, it’s all too easy to sidestep your savings goals. We previously covered the […]

Given the state of inflation , labor market uncertainty, and the looming specter of a recession , many of us are currently focusing on our […]

A trip to the hospital is a stressful, often confusing and potentially costly experience. Whether it’s a visit to the emergency room in the middle […]

In many places, cash is no longer king. While you can still live the cash-only lifestyle if you want to, few of us do. Some […]

A class action lawsuit has been filed by lingerie company Thinx over allegations that menstruation products contain harmful chemicals that could potentially cause fertility problems […]

You’ve heard of inflation – get ready to egg. Egg prices rose even more than other products in 2022 and continue to rise in 2023. […]

All the technology we know and love will one day become obsolete. Meanwhile, it would be nice if the gadgets we use every day were […]

The fight for money is real. If you’re struggling to pay your rent while paying off your credit card debt, you’re not alone. The average […]

The new year started with a lot of negative news about cryptocurrencies . Now more than ever, for every credible source of information about cryptography, […]

There was a time when I ignored—and even avoided —the rotating categories of cashback bonuses on my credit card, convinced that any rewards weren’t worth […]

As with any type of decision, actions speak louder than words when it comes to achieving your financial goals. Making progress in personal finance requires […]

We’ve all been there. You’re checking out at your favorite store when the cashier asks, ” Would you like to get a store credit card […]

During the pandemic, Congress effectively prevented states from excluding people from Medicaid, the national public health insurance program for low-income people. This resulted in a […]

Even if you have seen a credit union in your city, you may not have thought about what it is. Credit unions are financial institutions […]

From hidden lifestyle costs to the blatant costs of inflation, it’s all too easy to watch your spending spiral out of control. And if your […]

Like airfare, daily rates for car rentals tend to be slightly higher than advertised rates when taxes, fees, and various surcharges are factored in. And […]

Sometimes you need to transport a car from one part of the country to another and driving it yourself is not an option. In such […]

Back in July , T-Mobile agreed to pay $350 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by a number of the company’s customers over a […]

Whether you shop primarily online or in person, you’ve likely been asked to donate to a charity during your checkout. Sometimes it’s rounding up your […]

Money causes a lot of stress for many of us, and it’s no secret that the problem multiplies when you’re in a relationship. From rent […]

It’s been nearly 20 years since Keurig machines and K-Cup cups have become staples in countless American homes (although they’ve been available for offices since […]

We all want to do our part to limit the catastrophic effects of climate change , even if it’s as simple as making more environmentally […]

When it comes to fooling yourself to save more money, think like a squirrel. Just as squirrels bury their nuts to prepare for winter, we […]

Whether you love the single life or can’t wait to get married, one thing is for sure: being single is expensive. We’ve previously covered personal […]

The main purpose of White Elephant is to give something universal, given that the nature of the game is such that you don’t know who […]

Let’s get one thing clear: if you invite your friends as guests to a dinner party, it’s crazy to follow up with a Venmo request […]

While inflation makes our lives more and more expensive, it is very important to be as conscientious a spender as possible. The last thing you […]

As inflation makes our lives more and more expensive, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye on your spending habits. Budgeting is a […]

When you’re playing in the gig economy, budgeting can be difficult. However, the budget is the most important for anyone who works with an irregular […]