Buying a new home? Make sure your credit cards are ready
Six years ago, Jim Wang, a 39-year-old father of three, bought a new home in Fulton, Md. A high credit score helped him land his mortgage, but after the dust from the move settled, he […]
Death of retirement? Seniors are working at historic levels
For many Americans, reaching retirement age doesn’t mean the end of work. In a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 23% of workers said they don’t expect to stop working. Additionally, new […]
7 things the ’20s hold in store for baby boomers
Within 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85. Even sooner, by 2025, the number of […]
11 first-time homebuyer tips for 2020
Buying a house for the first time can be challenging and time-consuming. To help you navigate the twists and turns involved in buying your first home, we’ve compiled 11 first-time homebuyer tips to demystify the […]
The average tax refund in every state
For most Americans, tax season means a nice refund. In 2019, 72% of Americans received a federal tax refund, and the average amount was $2,869, according to the IRS. You’ll typically receive a refund if […]
A small business guide to creating an invoice
There are many different ways that a small business owner can create an invoice—and that’s precisely the challenge. Especially if you’re just getting started as an entrepreneur, you may be wondering whether to create these documents […]
7 credit card predictions for 2020
As another year fades into memory, it is only natural to look ahead, wondering what the next one holds. Here’s a look at some of what I expect to see in what could be another […]
20 surprising uses for 7 common household items
Clark Kent. Peter Parker. They looked like ordinary guys, right? But underneath their day-to-day exteriors, they were superheroes. In their spirit, we’ve rounded up our favorite, unassuming household items — products you probably already have on […]
Here’s how credit cards affect your credit
Credit cards are a financial fact of life for many people, but have you ever stopped to think about how they might affect your credit? Although there are many purposes credit cards can serve — […]
Is your life insurance taxable?
Life insurance is one of the best ways to build a financial safety net. It provides money to beneficiaries to pay for things like college, a mortgage and more. But most large sums of money, […]