Every business owner has a finite amount of time, and a successful manager uses their time wisely to carve out a better financial position for their company. Understanding the ins and outs of your company’s […]
Is there anything more satisfying than paying off a credit card? With double-digit interest rates that can send even the smallest of balances soaring, the effort to pay it off can be arduous. When you […]
Sometimes it’s painful to realize that we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be. Coming to an understanding that your financial life is primarily the result of the entire set of financial decisions you have made so far […]
Out of all the factors that influence your credit scores, there’s at least one that you don’t have to put much effort into: credit history. But even though this may be the easiest credit score […]
James Holzhauer has become one of the most dominant “Jeopardy!” contestants in the show’s history. He has the second longest winning streak and the second highest winnings in regular play. Like any successful quiz show […]
Your business credit score is an important lifeline if you ever need to borrow funds. If you have a business credit card or any business loans, you may have a business credit score and not […]
It’s little surprise that many of America’s 45 million student loan borrowers are looking to loan forgiveness programs to ease their burden. But while loan forgiveness sounds like a dream come true, you might be waiting a while: Some […]
Is an international business strategy the next step for your small business? Expanding into new global markets can dramatically boost sales and profits, but it also requires careful planning. Don’t get bogged down in overly complex […]
Burgers are lauded as an American classic, a perfect meal for a summer BBQ or trip to your local diner. May is National Hamburger Month — and it’s a time for everyone to celebrate, including […]
Filing for bankruptcy protection is a big decision for anyone, but for older people, it also raises some unique concerns. Many older adults have a lot of equity in their homes, something worth protecting, but […]
Each stage of your life can create different and new challenges to good mental health. The events that worry you as a 20-year-old probably won’t be the same as what causes you stress when you’re 50. […]
Does your significant other know your credit score? If the answer is no, you may want to think about sharing those digits. A survey found nearly one in five (17.5%) individuals in relationships who don’t […]
Wish you could laze on a beach under clear blue skies, soaking up some sunshine with crashing waves setting the soundtrack? It’s time to stop daydreaming and “seas” the day by finally planning that beach […]
Managing your business’s finances and revenues can be a full-time job, so much so that you may need to create a financial position to handle these duties within your small business. However, many small business […]
Buying a home is much more than simply applying for a mortgage, getting a stamp of approval, and moving in. A lot of the mortgage process happens behind the scenes and is out of your […]
Think about making a purchase was like several decades ago. A cashier would ring up the total for your purchase and you’d open up your wallet and pull out a lump of cash. Today? Things […]
Many people have misconceptions about bankruptcy. Not just the process, but also about the future fallout that comes from declaring bankruptcy. While bankruptcy should be taken seriously, it’s often not as scary as people think, […]
If you’re planning a wedding, then you’ve likely felt that soul-crushing moment of fear when you wonder how in the world you’re going to pay for everything. My husband and I opted for a frugal wedding because, in […]
Tom Vander Ark has spent the last few years studying the future of work, trying to understand how technology is changing society and, therefore, our educational needs. When Vander Ark speaks, many in the education […]
Let me say right from the start that I don’t really get these humongous crew-cab pickup trucks. They keep growing bigger and more imposing, with cathedral-size interiors and engine hoods that are five feet off […]
You don’t have to max out your credit cards or sacrifice your financial future to buy what you want and need. You can save some serious cash with a little planning. Here are my tried […]
Two years ago when my family moved from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania, I went cell phone only. Gone were three landlines—home, work, and fax. My smartphone replaced the home and work lines just fine, and for […]
Drinking alcohol while taking medication may seem like no big deal, but combining the two can often be very dangerous. If you’ve been prescribed medication and aren’t sure if it’s OK to drink that red wine, you might […]
Summer is just around the corner, and for most kids that means school is out. But for parents, the summer months present a child care gap, one often filled with camps. The task of identifying […]
Navigating legal issues as a small business owner can be tricky, and any missteps could have major consequences. A business attorney could not only help if you’re being sued, but they could try to prevent […]
You can lower your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life by getting them vaccinated against HPV and helping them make healthy choices. When Kristina had a routine Pap test in 2014, at age 34, she […]
If Steven Donovan could sum up his thoughts on taking out loans to pay for his education, it would be “nonchalant.” “I understood it as, ‘I want to go to school, so I’ll need to […]
“Don’t forget to make time for your marriage.” As my husband and I prepared to become parents, schlepping to childbirth education classes and talking with excited relatives, this advice cropped up over and over again […]
In 2016, I became a bridesmaid for the first time in my life. I’m usually a big mush — it doesn’t take much to get me emotional, and I can find the sentimentality in virtually anything. It […]
When you’re on vacation outside of the country, the last thing you want to do is to waste time and money searching for a way to get cash. If you’ve ever exchanged currency before, you […]