In a perfect world, everyone would have a 529 plan — or another education savings account — full of funds to cover their children’s college years. But there are many reasons why that may not be the […]
Saving for retirement is an important financial goal — but not everyone understands all of the retirement plans available. After all, it does look a little bit like alphabet soup: 401(k), IRA, 403(b) — what’s […]
More and more Millennials and Gen Xers are deciding to wait to have kids, or not have kids at all. This choice is partly financial. Having children can increase a couple’s expenses by 10% to […]
As a general budgeting rule, it’s not wise to go into debt to meet day-to-day spending needs. But with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every aspects of American life, the rules are changing. In fact, U.S. […]
When I was growing up, my grandmother kept her cash in a coffee can above the fridge. I never knew how much money was in that old blue Maxwell House tin, but I was always […]
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array of merchandise all make for a really fun afternoon. […]
Last spring at my long-overdue, full-body exam, my doc did the mental math, and told me I was overdue for my screening colonoscopy. Really? I should go to another doctor who’s going to stick a […]
Tax Day, typically in April, brings W-2s, proof of health insurance and sniffing out deductions. But have you ever been tempted to fudge those deductions — for instance, say you gave to charity when you […]
I have been careless in some of my decision-making. Careless is being generous. My decisions were naïve and arrogant. When I was learning how to start investing with little money, I bought SiriusXM stock on news […]
We’ve all got dreams. Maybe yours is drinking from a coconut on a beach in Bora Bora during your honeymoon, raising a family in a warm and comfortable home, or biking through the countryside of […]
Most people dream of the day they clock in for the very last time. Of course, in most cases, we imagine that’ll be when we’re a little grayer around the ears. What if you could […]
Donating to charity looks differently to each generation. Gen Z does things differently than Millennials, who do things differently than Baby Boomers. Each generation is putting their own spin on clothing, movies, technology and even […]
Police stop more than 32 million Americans per year for traffic violations Since 2015, Stanford University’s Open Policing project has attempted to track the total number of traffic stops conducted by state and local police […]
More Americans are realizing that budgeting is an essential tool to reach any financial goal. Eighty percent of Americans now keep a budget, and 97% of Americans think everyone needs a budget, according to a recent CFP […]
Retirement can be a new adventure filled with travel, home improvements and learning new skills. But just because you’re living on a fixed income doesn’t mean you should cut up those credit cards. As long […]
For Americans who view the stock market as a spectator sport, it can be entertaining to watch TV’s financial pundits roll up their sleeves and start waving around at charts that show large, downward-pointing arrows […]
This is a resto-mod you probably didn’t see coming, a 1949 Hudson Commodore club coupe packed with performance and built by a famous custom shop from a low-mileage original. “This magnificent Hudson was acquired from the collection […]
The American Dream — buying your own home — is sometimes perceived as an impossible dream. However, it can be achieved if you have a plan and stick with it. When planning a budget for […]
Starting a new business comes with a litany of decisions to make, both logistical to financial. Some are required before getting started, while others are made along the way. One of the most impactful decisions […]
If you spend big on streaming services such as Apple Music, NBA League Pass, YouTube Premium and Spotify, you could earn bonus rewards from select credit cards. As more people are staying inside due to […]
COVID-19 has changed many things about American life. Unsurprisingly, spending habits are among them. Many Americans are both spending less and spending on different things. But, despite these profound changes in money management, one surprising […]
When people think of California, visions of Hollywood or driving down the 101 in a plush convertible can easily come to mind. Pretty dreamy right? There is a lot to love about California, but it […]
If you’re having trouble paying your student loans, you’re not alone. More students are taking out more in loans than ever, and it can be hard to make those payments once you graduate — especially […]
You’ll often hear the common rule of thumb that the price of a home shouldn’t exceed three times your annual income. This can help homebuyers avoid becoming house rich and cash poor. However, following this […]
COVID-19 has made the word “sanitize” nearly an everyday word. We’re washing our hands, cleaning our homes and also cleaning our devices. Aside from gliding rubbing alcohol over our smartphones, there’s a product that some […]
In its car-profile series, one phrase Hagerty Media uses in describing the 1989-91 Dodge Dakota Sport convertible pickup truck is “a fish without a bicycle.” Makes no sense, right? To many people, neither did the production of […]
If you’re like a lot of folks, you’re cooking quite a bit more at home these days. While that can be great for your physical and financial health, it does come with its drawbacks. There’s […]
To an investing newbie, the term blue chip might just sound like a fancy vehicle for your salsa. But blue chips, more specifically blue-chip stocks, are a part of many people’s diversified portfolio offerings. So, stave off […]
You know which three little words no one wants to hear? Credit card debt. It can go from zero to thousands with one quick swipe or build at a slow creep — a nice dinner […]
It doesn’t seem to matter how many toys, games, electronics, and pieces of outdoor play equipment a child has access to — they still complain about having nothing exciting to keep them occupied. And if […]