Three exotic classics, one of them formerly owned by a Hollywood star and a vintage-racing legend, will be among the collector cars offered by Bonhams during its auction January 17 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Image Credit: […]
Looking back on his college experience, Andrew Josuweit remains conflicted. Why pay to learn, he still wonders, when you could just as easily be paid to work. “College is where I met all of my […]
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, some of us may be affected by the winter blues that come with sudden temperature changes and loss of sunlight. Staying active and productive can […]
The lemon is a simple fruit. The sales-tax life cycle of a lemon, however, is not simple by any means. Depending on the state of the lemon, the item the lemon becomes, or the packaging […]
As if having a criminal record isn’t challenging enough, such a history can also cause complications when it comes to applying for life insurance. Depending on the nature of the conviction, and the time that […]
Just as the smart home can be used to keep you cool in the summer, it can also be relied upon to keep you warm through the cold winter months. From smart thermostats and motorized […]
For more than a half-century, Kathleen Brooks has driven her little red 1967 Volkswagen Beetle as daily transportation. She bought her VW new in December 1966 in Riverside, California, and has put more than 350,000 […]
Few things recall the American 1950s more than Elvis Presley, a malt shop and a big, glorious, finned Cadillac cruising down the streets of old Hollywood. Take, for example, this 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz. Inspired […]
Tax season 2019 won’t kick into high gear until February, as employers have until January 31 to send out 2018 W-2s. But you can do some prep work now to get ahead of the refund […]
You probably already know the biggest advantage of a used car over new: Lower cost. The average used car price was $16,000 below the average new car price in the third quarter of 2018, according […]
When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a basic building block. About 44% of U.S. households and 94 million individual investors own mutual funds, according to a 2017 study from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). And they […]
To mitigate any future restrictions on the use of classic cars, Aston Martin plans to future-proof such vehicles with what it terms “the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion.” First to be equipped with the […]
Small retailers are busy preparing for the holiday shopping season, but now’s also the time to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to the future. In 2018, small business owners experienced many […]
Technology gives small business owners an edge, allowing them to use limited resources in smarter, more efficient ways. However, many on Main Street remain slow to adopt new technologies. An AT&T survey reveals that 75% of small […]
If you’re saddled with high-cost credit card debt it can feel like you are in a prison. That expensive old debt weighs down your credit rating so it’s hard to refinance at a lower rate. […]
What could be the lowest-mileage 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in existence was recently found by a collector in an Ohio garage. Eric VanDamia, avid collector of all things Mopar, was browsing ClassicCars.com a few weeks […]
Cooking Christmas dinner for the family can be time-consuming and stressful. But sharing a meal at the end makes it worthwhile. Some financial tasks can take just as long, but completing them can also be […]
Traveling abroad is a life-changing event. You might learn a new language, and you’ll definitely engage with a new culture. You’ll taste new foods, navigate a new city and meet a variety of new people. […]
If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor, you’re ahead of the game — almost half (45%) of adults ages 40 to 59 would rather make an appointment with a dentist than with a financial planner, according […]
The only 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Ford Mustang has been consigned to the docket for Mecum Auction’s Kissimmee, Florida, auction scheduled for February 3-13. As Mecum Auctions tells the car’s story, it was commissioned […]
If you’re purchasing a house – whether it’s a primary home, move-up home or secondary home – and the house needs work, don’t shy away from that. Here’s what you might want to think about […]
One of the best features of a life insurance policy is that it will pay benefits as soon as the policy is in effect. Some people wonder how an insurance company can pay out a […]
It’s not just first-time buyers who make mistakes when buying a new abode. It’s easy to overstretch financially or to overlook something you shouldn’t when you see a new home you’d love to own. From buying furniture […]
Nearly 90 percent of all homeowners have 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, according to Freddie Mac. It makes sense why — a home is the single largest purchase most adults ever make in their lives. Spreading out […]
Many of the suggestions may seem obvious, but even if they are, it doesn’t hurt to be reminded about the responsible use of a vintage vehicle when venturing out on public roads. Thus the latest FIVA […]
A future vision of drones, smart kitchens and augmented reality came true quicker than anyone expected. Back in 2015, the Near Future Laboratory, Mobile Life Center and Boris Design Studio produced their impression of an […]
It is not divorce or separated families that harm children — but conflict between parents. Together, we can work to stop that from happening and promote shared parenting — no matter how many hours each parent […]
Flexible spending accounts allow workers to spend pre-tax dollars on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 76% of companies with 200 or more employees offer FSAs, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. These accounts offer many […]
Winter is coming. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the 2018 hibernal (winter) solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. The good news? The days will (slowly) get longer from there. The bad news? […]
In many cases, the answer to this question is yes. Refinancing may bring down your interest rates if you qualify, saving you money on your student loans. Plus, it gives you the chance to choose new repayment […]