A beginner’s guide to investing
Investing can sometimes seem like a daunting task. The truth is that there are many different ways to invest your money, and you don’t need a lot of knowledge or experience to start. This […]
How to finally stop worrying about money forever
With so much stress in the world these days — worrying about money, making ends meet and keeping your family safe — you may literally be losing sleep. That’s a big problem; when you don’t […]
These are Americans’ biggest financial fears
The Covid-19 pandemic was not kind on the bank balances of many Americans, especially those working in industries like travel and hospitality. On top of the last two year of struggle, the rising cost of […]
The hottest investing trends you should know about now
Heading into 2022, many investors had a brighter outlook on the U.S. economy and financial markets. Both staged impressive rebounds in 2021 after Covid-19 quarantine measures triggered wild volatility. Vaccine breakthroughs and stimulus checks […]
Most Americans can’t afford a home in these US cities
Rising interest rates have a great impact on affordability of single-family homes. But what types of buyers and investors will face the greatest headwinds? And what locations will fare better than others? Mortgage […]
Stop making excuses about not saving for retirement. Do this instead
You know what’s hard to hear? Despite all the talk about retirement planning, and all the information available on the web, millions of people still aren’t saving for retirement. As a direct result American workers don’t […]
The real reason men pay more for car insurance
Unfortunately, in the U.S., there’s no federal legislation mandating equal rights for all U.S. citizens regardless of gender, as the Equal Rights Amendment has yet to pass. That’s why, in 43 states, it’s legal […]
5 steps to fraud-proof your finances
Consumers lost more than $5.8 billion in 2021 to fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That’s a 70 percent increase over fraud loss in 2020, says the FTC, which received nearly 1.4 million reports […]
Here’s the real reason home prices are still so high
U.S. home prices have kept on climbing in the pandemic housing boom, leaving many potential buyers wondering how they can afford a place of their own in this red-hot market. After a period of stability […]
Is inflation about to cool off?
Sticky Situation We all hoped for a cooler April Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, and technically we got one — 8.3% year-over-year vs. March’s 40-year high of 8.5%. The temptation to call peak inflation […]