Have you ever heard about ant expenses? These small, unnecessary expenses go unnoticed and yet deeply affect your pocket. And while your personal finances depend on your income, it is certain unnecessary outflows that are impoverishing you without […]
Before we jump into our lovely tale, a few vasectomy jokes: Did you hear about the first doctor to ever perform a vasectomy? He really got the ball rolling! Said the man after his […]
Getting out of credit card debt can be one of the biggest challenges when it comes to managing your personal finances. The average amount of credit card debt for a household in the United States […]
In cities across the globe, urbanites rely on public transportation to get around. More than 55% of the global population lives in urban areas, a number that is expected to increase to nearly 70% by 2050, according to […]
A lot is going to happen in your 30s. You may buy a house, get married or grow your family. Your 30s have emotional and financial milestones. We’re here to help with the latter. Here’s […]
How to best save and invest for retirement should be a careful consideration. One increasingly popular investment option is target date funds which may also be referred to as life-cycle funds. They are offered by […]
If you’ve experienced package theft before, then you probably don’t think of it as a laughing matter. But we’ve decided to bring levity to a situation that has affected two out of five Americans, and one […]
By the Numbers According to the New York Fed, mortgage refinancing hit its peak during the second quarter of 2021, amid a several-year-long boom. Historically low interest rates incentivized many borrowers to rewrite loans to […]
Take a moment to breathe. Some see yoga as a fitness practice, but others believe to be a much more spiritual undertaking. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, many yoga studios have closed their doors, […]
Last week, a fellow CPA told me about a client who was so upset at rising prices, she blurted out, “Why should I save money if inflation is just gonna take it all?” He didn’t […]
“I wanted to get money out of the way so I could spend my time with kids and a wife (I didn’t yet have.)” Greg Wilson retired recently at 42. But he started planning for financial […]
The hype around cryptocurrencies is spreading around the world, with blockchain currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum or Binance piquing the interest of more and more people, at least in some countries. You will find more infographics at Statista […]
From cinnamon rolls to chicken wings, the air fryer’s wide range of capabilities is impressive. Now, add another food fave to this list: corn on the cob! It may sound iffy to devoted corn enthusiasts. But […]
There are many careers and industries expected to be in high demand by 2030, due to a multitude of factors. The tech industry is one of the most notable high-demand industries expected to grow […]
We’ve been convinced for a while now that there was some bad blood between Paul McCartney and John Lennon. While sad, maybe it’s no longer the case? Yeah, yeah, McCartney did say he blamed Lennon […]
In Poland, the ‘science’ of converting dream symbols into winning lottery numbers has endured since – well, the appearance of lotteries. Gamblers and pseudoscientists hit the jackpot by publishing books that claimed to reveal […]
In a survey of U.S. adults in May 2022, just around half of the respondents held an unfavorable opinion of Democratic President Joe Biden, with 12 percent having a somewhat unfavorable and 39 percent […]
Well, this is weird. I mean, I guess it’s supposed to be, in which case it is right on, but a chiseled Daniel Radcliffe dressed up as “Weird Al” Yankovic and shredding an accordion while […]
Well, we’ve waited 36 years, but Maverick is back and yes, it’s true — the Iceman cometh, too. And I’m not talking Lee Marvin, people. I’m talking the real, true, one and only Iceman. The […]
50 is the New 25 Earlier this month, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 50-basis point increase in the Fed Funds Rate to a new target range of 0.75-1.0%. This was the […]
With the cost of living rising dramatically around the world in 2022, many households are starting to look nervously at their bank balance. After two years of a pandemic which proved particularly bruising for […]
Inflation is so high, even six-figure earners are living paycheck to paycheck. Pollsters from fintech companies PYMENTS and LendingClub partnered to quiz Americans on how they feel about their financial situations. More than […]
There’s something to be said about long-tenured employees. They know the ropes, have some seniority and are probably pretty comfortable. Still, there’s also something to be said about earning more money. And if that’s […]
Our bedrooms should be a respite from our busy lives. After a long, stressful day of work or even a high-energy day spent hiking and playing out in the sunshine, it’s nice to have […]
After a federal court struck down the nationwide mask mandate on airports, planes and other forms of public transportation, it remains unclear how the decision will impact flight traffic in the United States. While […]
Growing Supply The run-up in housing prices over the last two years has been well documented. As large numbers of people stopped renting and bought homes during COVID-19 lockdowns, prices rose and supply diminished. […]
Have you ever bought a whole cluster of bananas with the best of intentions, only to watch them grow soft and brown over the subsequent days (or weeks)? We’re all guilty of this banana […]
Inflation is now the biggest threat facing U.S. small businesses, creating widespread cash flow problems. But opinions on interest rates remain divided. These are the findings of our latest Small Business Insights survey—commissioned by […]
Should you quit your job now? Some people feel as if they’re not being challenged enough, others may be unappreciated, and some want to change careers. Regardless of the reason for quitting, there is […]
With retail interest rates set for another bump following the Federal Reserve’s expected half-point hike this week, student loans are coming into even sharper focus. The historic low interest rates of recent years may soon […]