When you’re struggling to make ends meet, bills like a mortgage, auto loan, credit card and more can pile up. It’s easy to lose sight of financial priorities when you’re facing such hardship. But some […]
Creating a monthly budget can help you track your spending, save money and reach your financial goals. However, many Americans don’t budget their money, perhaps because the prospect of combing through bank statements and bill […]
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering over a meal with friends and family, but the holiday will look a lot different this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Compared with years past, more […]
The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardship for many, but it’s disproportionately affecting people of color, a September 2020 LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans found. Asian, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely […]
Modern technology has allowed for homes to be more sustainable than ever with energy-efficient appliances, insulated windows and doors, water-conserving fixtures and sleek solar panels. The benefits of sustainable living are twofold: You do your […]
Internet financial “gurus” tell you to cut back on lattes and avocado toast if you want to get out of debt. But if you’re barely making enough to cover basic living expenses, getting out of […]
When a couple says their wedding vows, they commit to a lifelong union of their aspirations, life goals and finances. However, many couples kick off married life by taking on thousands of dollars in debt […]
American schoolchildren transitioned to remote learning in spring 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it looks like some school districts will be resuming online instruction for the fall semester, at least in part. For […]
The coronavirus pandemic has left tens of millions of Americans out of work, and the financial ramifications of staying at home has plenty of consumers worried about mounting bills and debt. If you’re concerned about […]
When you’re struggling to make ends meet, bills like a mortgage, auto loan, credit card and more can pile up. It’s easy to lose sight of financial priorities when you’re facing such hardship. But some […]
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the travel industry worldwide, and it’s unclear when travel and tourism will get back to normal. The consequences of a travel slowdown this summer will be felt harder in some […]
The coronavirus pandemic has pummeled the finances of millions through lost income and plummeting investments. In response, the federal government is issuing up to $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 for couples) in stimulus payments for U.S. […]
As a response to the coronavirus pandemic, multiple banking regulators, including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC, are urging banks to consider lending small personal loans to consumers and businesses, in a joint statement released […]
When it comes to dating and money, there are two primary camps: those who can’t put a price on love, and those who can. Hopeless romantics may argue that love is free, but the average […]
Many retirement-age Americans carry debt that looms over their finances, making it difficult to stop working and truly enjoy their golden years. A LendingTree study found that seniors in the 65-70 age group carry $22,471 […]
The New Year is upon us, and many Americans will boast ambitious resolutions: they may want to gain 15 pounds of muscle at the gym, get a full eight hours of sleep every night or […]
The holiday season is supposed to bring tidings of comfort and joy. But for many, the Christmas spirit is overshadowed by burdensome shopping lists and pricey flights home. It’s easy to see why the holidays […]
Spending time with family over the holidays is priceless. For many, it’s well worth the time, effort and money spent traveling cross-country, just to spend a few days in the presence of those you love. […]
Retailers have slid into networks like Facebook and Instagram so subtlely that you may not have even noticed them. Maybe your favorite actor promoted a new skincare brand on their page, or maybe that mattress […]
Few words evoke as much anxiety and dread as “recession,” but the reality is that recessions are part of the business cycle. Right now, Americans are enjoying the longest economic expansion in our country’s history, […]