The credit score you need to get a mortgage
To buy a house, you need to have at least a good credit score, provable income that supports your ability to repay the mortgage and enough money for a down payment. If you’re looking to […]
Are you self-sabotaging your business success?
When you first step out as an entrepreneur, it can be an exciting, yet daunting experience. Even once you’ve started your business and taken the leap, it can be hard to keep taking risks and […]
Everything you need to know about switching car insurance policies
If you’re a car owner, you probably already have car insurance. At least some amount of coverage is required in almost every U.S. state, and in the few states where it isn’t, having auto insurance […]
6 affordable fitness ideas to try in 2019
New Year’s resolutions follow a familiar trend. The top goals going into 2018, according to a YouGov poll, were to eat healthier, get more exercise and save more money. In other words, our health and our finances […]
Scammers swipe classic cars worth $400K from elderly collectors
Irish officials have arrested four known gang members in a classic car scam that primarily targeted elderly collectors, the country’s national police force said in a news release. The An Garda Síochána said the scammers […]
How to manage debt as a single parent in 2019
When student loan deferment ended for Samantha Gregory, a single mom and the founder of the site Rich Single Momma, she had one reaction to her payments: Sticker shock. “The amount they were asking for […]
How to prepare for the dry spell in your small business
Twin Lakes Tree and Lawn Care 2019 Budgeted Income Statement Sales $200,000 Cost of Sales Materials $40,000 Labor $70,000 Total Cost of Sales $110,000 Gross Profit $90,000 Operating Expenses Salaries $30,000 Depreciation, Insurance, Rent $12,000 […]
How should driverless cars communicate with pedestrians?
With Waymo’s commercial autonomous taxi service kicking off this month, you’d be forgiven for thinking the driverless car conundrum had already been solved; that robo-taxis are here and we’ll just have to get used to […]
10 lessons from a high school dropout-turned-CEO
I was a high school dropout. Growing up, most people didn’t think I’d amount to anything. I was a troublemaker and didn’t do well in school. In short, nobody would have picked me as likely to succeed. […]
9 of the best part-time jobs for retirees
Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop working. Whether you want to turn a side hobby into a steady source of income or haven’t saved quite enough to fully retire, continuing to work past […]