How to talk to your parents about their finances
There might come a time when the roles are reversed and you will have to help care for your parents. It could mean financial support if they didn’t save enough for retirement. Or caregiving if […]
How long until the economy returns to ‘normal’?
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, most of the economy was brought to a near-immediate standstill or a significant slowdown. With everyone on Wall Street and Main Street asking when and how it will end, there […]
Here’s where Black homebuyers are most likely to be denied a mortgage
Racial barriers to homeownership in the U.S. are an undeniable reality for many, with Black Americans often facing the most obstacles when it comes to the homebuying process. A new study from LendingTree, one of […]
9 practical ways to cut your monthly budget
My wife, Cathy, and I have been on a mission in the last couple of years to cut expenses from our monthly budget. Monthly costs can add up quickly if you’re not careful. Life happens […]
What is a debt management program & how does it work?
For some borrowers, repaying debt can be difficult. Whether you’re struggling to juggle multiple bills, can’t make payments or don’t know how to negotiate with creditors, a debt management program can offer much needed support […]
Survey: Most Americans skipping vacations this summer
Warm weather has arrived, and that means crowded pool parties, music festivals and summer vaca — oh, wait. Not this year! As the U.S. continues to recover from the coronavirus crisis, many of the summer […]
Gamers are spending more than ever during COVID-19
Those looking to fill some of their newly found time at home while social distancing may be turning to video games for entertainment. Just over two-thirds of consumers have played some type of video game […]
Top 15 best-selling makeup products on Amazon
Makeup has been around since Cleopatra used crushed carmine beetles to make red lipstick in ancient Egypt. Of course, other women of that time period resorted to a simpler solution, mixing clay and water to make lip […]
Queen frontman Adam Lambert sells home for $2.92 million
Adam Lambert, American Idol alum and current lead singer for legendary rock band Queen, has long been looking to part ways with his Hollywood Hills digs. The singer recently re-listed his three-bedroom, 3,049-square-foot home nestled above the […]
Here’s how much money you should have saved by age 30
I didn’t start saving as early as I wish I had. I started working at a young age and held multiple jobs in my teens and 20s, but I never had a plan to save […]