When you apply to purchase or refinance a home, the mortgage lender adds your monthly fixed expenses to your housing payment, creating a debt-to-income ratio. When this figure is expressed as your total monthly expenses […]
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday less stressful, here are five tips from retail and […]
There are all kinds of strategies for eliminating credit card debt. Entire books have been written on the subject. However, anyone who has tried to pay their debt down knows that it’s much easier said […]
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]
One of the most significant and imaginative postwar customs, the 1948 Norman E. Timbs Buick Special Streamliner, was destroyed in the devastating Woolsey Fire near Malibu, California. The Timbs Special, well-known for its swooping mid-engine […]
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and making lasting memories. But it’s also a time of overspending. Those who host Thanksgiving sacrifice a lot of time and money during this holiday — however, it […]
Women need life insurance more than men do, yet we are less likely to be covered. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, 56 percent of women and 62 percent of men had […]
If you are interested in getting life insurance without having a physical exam, it means one of three things: You want the insurance really fast, you can’t stand doctor examinations or you have a health condition […]
Successful YouTube channels take work across a broad spectrum of online platforms to develop. The creators behind big-name channels consistently produce video content for YouTube, but are also prolific on Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Facebook. […]
Small business owners often waste time. Even though a study conducted by TSheets found that nearly 60% of self-employed workers said they either worked every weekend or every other weekend, if you’re truly honest with […]
One of London’s most famous thoroughfares, Regent Street, is renowned for its shops and neo-classical architecture. But it was recently closed to normal traffic from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circuit for the Regent Street Motor […]
Even though virtual reality is generating a lot of excitement, Apple has yet to develop its own VR hardware. Fortunately, some headsets are compatible with iPhones, giving those smartphone users a way to experience their […]
If your marriage is on a one-way street to divorce court, you have to take precautions immediately to protect both your achievements and your future. This is especially true if you have joint accounts with […]
Chronic pain is an epidemic, affecting an estimated 100 million people in the United States and beyond. Unfortunately, this affliction is poorly understood even by doctors and other health practitioners. Many people who suffer from […]
People use home-sharing sites like Airbnb, HomeAway and VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) to save money on travel. But many of these sites’ users aren’t necessarily penny-pinching so much as they’re hoping to get more […]
The holidays don’t come cheap — I start saving for my holiday trip home months in advance, so it’s not so detrimental to my budget. There’s the cost of the flight, which is the biggest […]
When people start talking about classic muscle cars, it doesn’t take long for the Dodge Charger to pull into the conversation. Originally designed as a mid-sized alternative to the Ford Mustang, the Charger became a […]
If there is someone who depends on your income for their well-being, you need life insurance. But you probably already knew that. What you might not know is that the best time to apply is […]
When my building’s gas was shut off last year, I thought I’d lack a stove and an oven for just a week or so. Cooking Thanksgiving was not on the agenda — until it was. […]
As a new business owner, you’re focused on launching products, signing up customers and growing operations. But an equally important – and often overlooked – job is managing your employees, administering benefits and complying with employment and […]
You may have heard about people earning big bucks by sharing their home with travelers through Airbnb. You might even be part of the Airbnb community already. You are if you’ve ever used the service to […]
There’s more to running a business than selling products and services. On top of managing employees, finances and day-to-day tasks, business owners also have to make sure that they’re legally compliant. The regulations and laws […]
If you look in a far corner of the Stanford University campus, you will find The Center for Automotive Research, a place where students, professors, manufacturers and even the federal government work together to build […]
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be an arduous process. Gadgets like smart ovens and refrigerators can help, but what about small-scale devices? These seven smart tools can help make cooking for Thanksgiving considerably easier. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Meater It’s […]
November 16 is National Fast Food Day, and the best way to celebrate is by pulling up to your favorite fast-food joint. Fast food is already known for affordability, but restaurants are constantly offering great […]
Life insurance for seniors doesn’t have to be expensive. Just because you’ve been around the block a few times doesn’t mean that life insurance companies should take advantage of you. Am I right? The good […]
Imagine graduating from an MBA program ready to take on the world, only to find yourself unemployed. Sadly, this isn’t a unique situation. Considering the current work landscape, I, like many other graduates, found myself […]
The right team is essential to anything you’re trying to do, especially real estate investing. Warren Buffett says, “Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” so don’t be cheap when it comes […]
After 50 years, one of the nation’s top performance-driving schools has shuttered The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving closed its doors Monday, slightly more than a month after the school filed for Chapter 11 […]
The truth about long-term auto loans When poor credit and high monthly payments are keeping you from buying the car you need, it may be tempting to lower your payments by signing up for a […]