5 bad money habits you picked up from your parents
Moms and dads say they know best, especially when it comes to money matters. But a lot has changed since your parents were building their nest egg, so there are things you may want to […]
1-in-3 Americans have never re-shopped for home or car insurance
One in three Americans with homeowners or car insurance has never shopped for better coverage, according to a survey from Policygenius. Meanwhile, nearly 50% of the policyholders who have shopped for a new policy haven’t […]
How to get life insurance in 2019 in 8 simple steps
Life insurance is a noble New Year’s resolution, but if you’re unfamiliar with the process, purchasing a policy may seem daunting. Fortunately, applying for coverage has gotten easier in recent years. Here’s how to get […]
5-minute money resolutions for 2019
You don’t need to start the new year under pressure to make good on all the stuff you didn’t get right last year. Instead, go “easy” on the perpetual “new year, new you” mandate with […]
Now is the time to get these documents ready for tax season
Tax season 2019 won’t kick into high gear until February, as employers have until January 31 to send out 2018 W-2s. But you can do some prep work now to get ahead of the refund […]
The holidays aren’t the only thing affecting your wallet — so does the winter solstice
Winter is coming. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the 2018 hibernal (winter) solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. The good news? The days will (slowly) get longer from there. The bad news? […]
Should you give life insurance as a Christmas gift?
Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like life insurance. OK, maybe that’s a stretch, but getting your loved ones the financial protection they need is certainly a noble, if not festive, endeavor. If you want to […]
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming in the mail that’s necessary for filing a complete […]
8 kitchen must-haves for every Airbnb host
People use home-sharing sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) to save money on travel. But many of these sites’ users aren’t necessarily penny-pinching so much as they’re hoping to get more […]
How to build a holiday shopping fund in 30 days
Holiday shopping costs the average American a pretty penny — $967.13 in 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. If you’re staring at your bank account, wondering how to make this year happen, we’ve got […]