As a freelancer, you likely enjoy a degree of freedom that makes your traditionally employed friends envious. Nonetheless, that freedom comes with responsibilities in the form of tax burdens, some of which might increase the likelihood of an […]
Identity theft is on the rise yet again, and this time fraudsters’ methods are changing. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, in 2017 social security numbers were compromised more than credit card numbers for the first […]
Raise your hand if you’ve been feeling the desire to put your credit on lock-down and if that desire grows stronger with every new data breach that’s broadcast on the news. It’s a tough world […]
While most people are recovering from the merriment of the holidays, savvy shoppers will be making a beeline for the seasonal decor aisle of their local department store. Nearly any retail expert will tell you […]
Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, keep in mind how dangerous this is. The reality […]
The simpler your financial life is the more secure it will be. When you spin lots of plates., you increase the odds of having a few of them fall and break into a million pieces. I’m […]
House hunting in a hot housing market is stressful enough – especially smack in the middle of a seller’s market — but newbies take heart: We tapped the experts for eight foolproof ways to make […]
It’s the New Year, which is the best time to reflect on all the money things you did (or didn’t) do in the past 365 days and set financial goals for next year. New year, […]
Ford F-150 has followed the Ram 1500 with a turbocharged diesel V6 in a half-ton pickup truck, each of them competing to establish a new niche for this class of full-size trucks. While I have […]
Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Perhaps you want to turn that leftover food into compost? Alexa has skills for these and other ecological tricks. Plus, there are some fun green habits to teach your children. Alexa […]
Through my circle of friends and single moms I meet through this blog, I often hear cries of horror about the thought of single-mom dating. What man in his right mind would consider dating a single […]
Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition of paying attention to something important for a short period of time. Then it’s back to business as usual. In the long run, a couple of weeks of working […]
Consumers often underestimate the potential to make mistakes when it comes to life insurance. Perhaps is because life insurance is often thought of as a fringe product – something you pay for with whatever is […]
Looking to move up in the housing world, but don’t quite have the cash? The following are a few programs that may be available to you: VA financing If you are a veteran, you can […]
If you can’t answer this question with hard numbers, then you don’t really know. The most successful companies have systems in place to make sure that profit is prioritized, expenses are controlled and stakeholders are […]
So which has provided a better investment opportunity: Buying a Porsche or putting that same money into the stock market? RimBlades USA wondered, and put its money where its mouth is, so to speak, doing […]
Bugatti came into its own as a dominating force in motorsports in 1928, when its lightweight, supercharged Type 35 racers went on a consistent winning streak in international grand prix and road racing with some […]
Labeled by Mecum Auctions as “The World’s Most Iconic Hot Rod,” the 1932 Ford McMullen roadster is on the docket for the upcoming Kissimmee collector car sale, where the car is expected to sell for […]
You don’t need to start the new year under pressure to make good on all the stuff you didn’t get right last year. Instead, go “easy” on the perpetual “new year, new you” mandate with […]
Will 2019 be the year of the homebuyer, or will it remain a seller’s market? Will interest rates continue to go up in 2019, making home-buying unaffordable for more Americans and refinancing less worthwhile? Is […]
When she attended the 70th-anniversary party for Land Rover back in June, 87-year-old Dorothy Peters took along some photos of the day when she worked for the British automaker back when she was a teenager. […]
The only thing worse than a long commute is a public transportation commute, which can be uncomfortably crowded, often cold (or hot) and surely not in your control. However, devices and apps can help you […]
“Honey, I’m thinking I should quit my job and work for myself…what do you think?” When you’re self-employed, you don’t operate in a vacuum. There are other people—like your partner, your children, and even your […]
A study by Wells Fargo found that 77% of small businesses rely on personal savings for their initial funds. But, what if you don’t have a nest egg to dip into? Does that mean you […]
In order to keep your home insured, you have to pay monthly or annual premiums. The amount is largely dependent on your address, the age of your home and your insurance score. Rates are also […]
From December 2015 until now, the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate has increased eight times. Although rate hikes tend to be a sign of a strong economy, they’re not so fun if you’ve got a […]
I saw Green Book over the weekend. If you haven’t, I encourage you to do so. It’s a road-trip movie, featuring a tough-guy driver, a world-class pianist, and a 1962 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. There’s another primary player […]
Just as 4G followed 3G, 5G is about to land. 5G promises significantly faster speeds not just for smartphones, but also for infrastructure, VR and even autonomous cars. A number of 5G trials have taken […]
Never buy life insurance for children. Life insurance is a tool that can protect your entire family. There are two ways that this tool helps them already: 1. It protects you from an estate tax […]
Paying off large debts usually requires a long-term game plan. But just a couple of easy steps can help you pay off your smaller debts in a short time frame. Want to buckle down and […]