Spring is all about new beginnings. If you’re a homeowner, that might mean rolling up your sleeves and doing some home improvement projects. But it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if […]
The end of the year is often a time of reflection and hope. There’s the promise of who you could be, the things you could do and the type of life you could live. […]
Let’s face it: The holidays may be about spending time with the people you love, but that doesn’t mean things come cheap. In fact, more than half of gift-givers are feeling pressure this holiday season. If […]
The fresh-start effect can be wonderful. As the new year approaches, you may think about the resolutions you want to set, including improving your finances. But, like many resolutions, it’s important to consider how […]
As the weather cools, the question of how to manage holiday expenses often bubbles to the surface. A budget and dedicated savings account are excellent places to start, but there’s one way to take […]
As the weather cools, so can the housing market. And that could mean big savings for house hunters — especially those planning to buy in October. “October can be a good month to […]
Summer may officially kick off on June 21, but people have been unofficially celebrating since Memorial Day weekend — and with the nicer weather may come the desire to renovate. Summer can be a great […]
The coronavirus pandemic fundamentally changed the way people work, forcing many to stay home and increase their reliance on technology to accomplish simple tasks. But that increased use of technology has led to […]
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, people were forced to spend more of their lives online, and that meant more opportunities for cybercriminals to try to steal folks’ information. Two years later, we’re still in […]
Washington, D.C., sits atop the best places for working women for the fourth time in a row. MagnifyMoney researchers examined eight factors across the 50 largest U.S. metros relevant to women achieving financial and professional […]
Whenever rising inflation makes headlines, businesses are impacted in two key ways: They need to spend more on production costs and spend more to hire new workers or keep the ones they have. But what does that […]
The coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on society with fewer commutes, more Zoom meetings and less quiet time with kids constantly at home. It’s also caused money woes, with 42% of Americans reporting […]
61% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck — And Some Pay Dearly for It There’s an inherent concept of money in, money out when it comes to budgeting. But when you’re living paycheck to […]
Amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new U.S. business applications rose 25% between 2019 and 2020. To get a deeper understanding, LendingTree researchers examined the 100 metros with the most […]
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Child care costs were already high pre-coronavirus pandemic, but they’ve only gotten more expensive. The COVID-19 crisis is costing center-based child care providers an extra 41% annually per child — $14,117, up from $9,977 pre-pandemic. […]
Despite the general chaos of 2020, more than half of Americans will make a money resolution for 2021, and another 16% are undecided, according to the latest MagnifyMoney survey. Among those planning a 2021 money […]
From experiencing an economic downturn or needing support while starting a business to living in an area with high rent costs or saving for big financial goals, there are numerous reasons why adults might live […]
As a general budgeting rule, it’s not wise to go into debt to meet day-to-day spending needs. But with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every aspects of American life, the rules are changing. In fact, U.S. […]
More than half of the American labor force is paid hourly, and for those workers, the minimum wage mandate under the Fair Labor Standards Act is an important part of protecting their salaries. At a […]
From adoption fees and preventative vaccines to well-formulated foods and training, just trying to give your pet the best chance to live a happy and healthy life can be expensive in itself. When you add […]