7 financial aid secrets students need to know
As a student (or parent) it can be easy to focus solely on the college application process, and completely forget about financial aid. You spend so much time studying for the SATs (or ACTs) and […]
Is paying mortgage points ever a good idea?
If you’re shopping for a home mortgage, you’ve probably seen the term “mortgage points.” Before you take the next step to sign a mortgage preapproval or other borrowing commitment, it’s critical to understand how points […]
19 ways to get free prescription glasses & cheap frames
Have you realized the drugstore reading glasses aren’t cutting it anymore? Has your child come home with a note from the teacher saying they’re having trouble seeing the board? Facing an unexpected appointment with […]
Here’s how long it takes LeBron James to earn an average American salary
Sports stars make a fortune. We all know that. But have you ever watched your favorite players and wondered just how long it would take them to earn your salary? Well, the folks over at […]
6 ways to protect your money from inflation
Inflation has been squeezing — and infuriating — U.S. consumers for a long time now. What began as an annoyance (an extra pinch at the gas pump and the grocery store) has turned into a […]
Is time still the key to successful investing?
I Got Five on It What went up, came back down. From the most recent S&P low on Mar 8, the index ripped higher by 11% in the span of three weeks. Investors let […]
31 things that can go wrong when you build a new home
Buying an existing home can be a complicated and expensive affair. Buyers can try to reduce their transaction costs by using a discount real estate broker or simplify the process by using an agent-matching service like UpNest, but […]
8 employers that’ll help you pay off student loans
Jobs that help pay off a portion of student loans are becoming more common and for a good reason. The average student loan borrower has around $37,000 in student loan debt. Companies that help to […]
The secret playbook for making money in real estate
One of the largest sectors in both the U.S. and world economies, real estate offers countless ways to make money. You can invest in it, of course, whether directly or indirectly. A study over 145 years in […]
What is the UK’s Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) has been introduced by HMRC to help individuals and businesses to get their tax right. It means many people are leaving their spreadsheets or paper records behind and moving over […]