9 simple ways to lower your cell phone bill
Cell phones are an essential part of our everyday lives, but their monthly cost can sometimes be too much to handle. As with many other expenses, your cell phone bill can build over time without […]
How cleaning out your fridge can save you money
If you haven’t already cleaned out your refrigerator while on lockdown, now’s the time to do so. Not only can it be a very zen exercise and make you feel better about your eating habits […]
What makes a good business? Warren Buffett says ‘return on capital’
What is return on capital? Return on Capital (ROC) is a number that measures the profits relative to the amount of money that’s been invested in a business. It’s a way to determine a business’s skill […]
6 ways to use your credit card points to help others
Frequent flyer Nancy Mina built up over 800,000 airline miles from years of jetting around the globe. As the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and the world hard, she realized the miles sitting in her […]
The states with the most essential workers
When a pandemic broke out in the United States in early 2020, in many ways, business as usual came to a halt. Jobs that could be performed from home went remote, and those that couldn’t, […]
Survey: Most Americans are canceling summer travel plans
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of American life. Not only has the novel coronavirus left many people worried about their finances, but it’s also upended everything from wedding plans to interactions with friends and family. Unsurprisingly, […]
US tourist destinations most vulnerable to a COVID-19 slowdown
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 […]
Personal finance pros share how they teach kids about money
Parenting is a tough job – because let’s be honest, are we ever going to get everything right? Between the experts, your parent-friends and your own parents, everyone has advice on how to raise your […]
11 amazing places you can visit without leaving your car
Many of us won’t be jet-setting to any exotic (or even distant) locations this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still take a trip. With gas prices at the lowest they’ve been in years […]
7 important times your credit score really matters
You may have heard this advice or something like it before, “If you’re doing it right, you will never borrow money again. You will have no debt, and you will pay cash for everything — […]