More and more U.S. states are legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational uses. The latest, Illinois, legalized recreational marijuana when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act on June 25, […]
Last week brought some big news for financials, Facebook, and cannabis stocks in the face of mounting market pressure. Today’s market recap focuses on the Fed’s stress tests and their impact on U.S. banks, everything […]
When Shaina Dinsdale first moved to New York in 2013, she was told she could find anything. But she couldn’t find a way to use her background in synchronized swimming. A friend of a friend […]
Some things in life are just better when they’re bigger, and that includes fireworks. If you love a good pyrotechnic show, you may want to travel to some of the destinations included on this list. […]
Independence Day is the day we as Americans celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, but how much do you really know about the famous early-American breakup letter to King George penned back in […]
If your dog has noise aversion (and about 40 percent of them do), then you know how terrible July 4 fireworks or a booming thunderstorm can be. Not only is it painful, as an owner, to see your […]
If you’re a Costco member you already know how good the savings can be. But you might be missing out on even more perks that can wind up saving you even more. Here are 18 […]
Going away this summer? One of the best (and easiest) ways to earn passive income while you’re gone is to rent out your home for the summer. Renting out your house seasonally can be lucrative, […]
The majority of Americans carry some sort of debt — and many of them struggle with it. According to an analysis from The Urban Institute, 71 million Americans had debt in collections in 2017. If you […]
As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But these cases take that to the extreme, with eagle-eyed garage sale shoppers cashing in on hidden treasures. Here are seven of the most […]
Lots of people talk about “bouncing back” physically after childbirth, but a new baby affects every part of your life. For tips that really work when it comes to better sleep, a balanced budget and more after […]
It’s a situation familiar to most parents: Your child spies a candy bar in the grocery store and decides they must have it. You say no, and they begin wailing. Other people start watching. You’re […]
Paying for summer fun using a rewards credit card can help pave the way for a fantastic future trip this fall or winter. The card rewards you rack up now can help you fund a […]
When was the last time you overhauled your resume? As an older, more experienced job hunter, it’s not enough to simply change a few dates and descriptions when you start looking for a new position. […]
Is there any weekend activity or date plan more reliable than a drive to the multiplex to see a new movie? Americans and Canadians went to the movies more than a billion times in 2018, […]
When you’re try to gauge how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement, a million dollars probably sounds like a pretty reasonable number to shoot for. But will a million dollars fund your retirement well […]
There are several ways to deal with mounting debt. Debt settlement and debt consolidation may both be viable options, but it’s important to assess which is the best solution to help you eliminate your current […]
Our Monday morning market recap includes last week’s big news beyond the Fed meeting and the S&P 500’s all-time high. JCPenney warned that tariffs affect women the most. Plus, from Slack’s IPO and Canopy Growth’s […]
Millennials are advancing steadily into middle age. But statistically speaking, America’s largest generation retains one characteristic of their youth: Widespread dependence on their parents to help pay the bills. A new survey reveals that even millennials who […]
When Dan LaSalle began teaching, he noticed his high school students struggled with money. “A lot of personal finance ideas have immediate appeal for people who like to think about the future,” he said. “And […]
If you’re single and ready to mingle, you’re hardly alone: There are 18 million unmarried Americans age 65 and older, according to a 2014 census by the U.S. government. While dating can be tough, you have […]
The amount you need to to save to fund your retirement depends on a host of factors. One of the biggest? Where you plan to live. After all, your choice of residence impacts just about […]
The LGBTQ community has made significant strides in recent years, winning legal, political and cultural victories, including the right to marry. But the community is still marginalized: 62% of LGBTQ respondents to a recent survey […]
Any day driving 427 Cobras is a good day. With the promise of thunderous roars, inertia-shredding cornering and vast acceleration, anticipation ran high as we headed to the Hillbank Motor Sports dealership in Tempe, Arizona, […]
When you prepare to sell your business, you want advisors who will address issues including management succession, potential acquirers, tax issues, the best deal structure, the best negotiation approach, how to reward your employees, and […]
Chances are when you’re reviewing your credit reports you’ll see terms you don’t tend to use in daily life. This can make for a confusing time trying to understand what’s what, especially when you’re looking […]
Ready for a challenge? Of course you are— you’re a business owner after all. How about a challenge to establish and build business credit in less than two weeks? If you’re like many of the […]
Love them or hate them, smartphones have become a big part of our everyday lives, taking up nearly three hours and 40 minutes of our time, each day. They help keep us feeling connected, impact […]
I want to tell you a story, about three cupcake stores… Kara’s Kupcakes sold delicious cupcakes and was known for being the most affordable cupcake store in town. Amidst the perpetual line snaking out of […]
When you’re in need of serious help getting your credit back on track, there are two debt relief options that are worth considering. Both debt settlement and bankruptcy will reduce or eliminate your debt, but […]