For more than a decade, the question has been raised in blaring headline after blaring headline: Are College Degrees Becoming Obsolete? Given the current enrollment numbers, it doesn’t seem as though American colleges and universities are […]
Financial confession time: I didn’t file my taxes in 2012. I know that’s particularly horrendous for a personal finance writer to admit, but it’s the truth. It happened two full years before I had my […]
For all the gender equality strides that have been made, it’s still difficult to be a woman in 2019. Women still only make 80.5 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Institute for Women’s […]
We’re super excited about having brown rice in Imperfect boxes so it’s about time to talk about how to cook it better! Sadly, brown rice has an unfortunate reputation for being tough, boring, and bland. […]
Learning about credit can sometimes create more questions than answers. You need credit to build credit, for example, but how much of that credit do you need to use overall? We’ll need to talk about […]
One question my wife and I have always struggled with is what time we should get our little ones to bed. Go to bed too early, and they goof off, get hyper and never get to […]
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student loans don’t have to keep you from buying a […]
Everyone has dreams of unearthing an incredible barn find, but this may have people looking in old factories instead: A 1927 Packard was pulled out of a historic Philadelphia manufacturing plant after being parked for […]
If you’re looking for term life insurance but don’t want to fill out a detailed medical questionnaire, you might be interested in a Guaranteed Issue life insurance policy. 4 Easy Questions Some people are really interested in […]
Virtual reality is about to change the way you vacation. No, we’re not suggesting you make believe you’re in Belize or the Bahamas as you slap on a headset in the comfort of your own home. But […]
Life insurance rates are determined by a variety of factors that represent your risk to the insurer, including your age, health status, driving record, your hobbies or avocations (like climbing or diving), and your lifestyle […]
There may be times in your career where you think you deserve a raise. But it’s not always obvious when (or how) you should ask for one. And the thought of rejection can keep you […]
How often do you go to networking events and feel exhausted by how much people are marketing and selling to each other or them wanting you to hire them? How often does that contribute to […]
I have to admit, I dreaded reading about and listening to all the commotion in 2018 about the new tax reforms. It was nerve-racking. But now that the regulations are in effect, I have dedicated some […]
A lack of supply has been a persistent buyers’ challenge in the housing market since the financial crisis. There are not enough houses on the market, which has contributed to significant price surges in many […]
Cooking with a seasonal produce box is a lot of fun because every week is different. While this keeps you on your toes as a cook and forces you to learn new things, we also […]
Did you ever think that you’d be graded on anything as an adult? After years of schooling and report cards, it can be a relief to enter the “real world” — that is, until you […]
It’s not at all unusual for people to close out a credit card after paying it off. But in most cases, it’s not the right thing to do. As hard as it is to believe, […]
Getting hit by another driver is always a scary experience — but getting hit by another driver who immediately speeds away is even worse. If you’ve recently been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you […]
Do you long for a job that pays you to travel? If you’ve been stuck in the endless nine to five slog for a long time, the idea of traveling the world can seem like […]
If you shop at warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club, you know that you never put your receipt in your purse or pocket as soon as you get it. Why? There will likely be someone waiting to […]
Think couponing is a waste of time? Think again. Taking a moment to clip a coupon or ask for a deal can go a long way toward getting out of debt. The Federal Reserve’s most recent Survey […]
We all remember our first car. There was nothing like turning that key for the first time and taking that clunker over to show off at a friend’s house. Most of us move on from […]
How much help do you need to manage your business? The answer will change, as your company grows and becomes more complex. Many businesses hire experts to manage growth, but taking on a high-level employee […]
This week, Samsung announced its latest smartwatch, the fitness-focused Galaxy Watch Active. Its slim, stylish and lightweight design will please many consumers tired of bulky smartwatches – like Samsung’s own, the Galaxy Watch. But more than that, the […]
In the last few years mortgage lending guidelines have begun to loosen as the broader economy is stronger now that the recession has past. Following refinance scenarios are eligible for financing… Cash-out refinancing followed by […]
Sometimes food waste starts before we even pick up a carrot or set foot in the store. A lot of times, we waste food simply because we don’t have a plan (or at least a […]
You love the look of the vintage ’69 Mustang Mach I and Boss 302 with louvers covering their sloping, sports-roof backlights. But now you’re all grown up and drive a big F-150 pickup truck. Nonetheless, […]
For the average person airline prices can seem like an inscrutable black box, and it’s difficult to know when and where to travel to get the best deal. But if you’re flexible in your travel […]
Say you just got a ticket for running a red light, or speeding above the posted speed limit, or driving without insurance or any other type of violation that can earn you a ticket. You’re […]