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 […]
Within the first quarter of 2020, reports of fraud and identity theft were up 20.1% from the previous quarter with credit card fraud leading the charge. The Consumer Federal Protection Bureau (CFPB) allows everyday people to submit […]
Precious metals have held a place in human culture for thousands of years as currency, decoration and industrial materials. Think of the treasures in King Tut’s tomb, gold bars at Fort Knox, or platinum in […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd said it best. And if you find “Sweet Home Alabama” playing on a loop in your head, then you may want to look into your education options in the Heart of Dixie. It […]
We are quickly becoming a cashless society with credit cards and digital transactions becoming the primary forms of money transfer. Even Starbucks continues to play with the idea of a completely cashless store that only accepts credit […]
Medical costs can sneak up on you. They’re often confusing and even frustrating. Billing statements may be hard to read. So can an insurer’s explanation of benefits (EOB). Sometimes there’s a coding error or the […]
The college application process can be an exciting and stressful time for both the student and their parents. For your child, it may be one of the first times he or she has had to […]
Cannabis use is becoming mainstream throughout more and more of the country. In fact, it’s currently legal for medical use in 33 states and recreational use in 11 states. It makes sense then that many […]
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 […]
While a recent Debt.com survey found that 98% of American’s believe everyone should budget, only about 79% actually do. Furthermore, of those who don’t budget 32% said it was because they don’t make enough money and another […]