Can’t afford that car repair? Try these options
Plenty of types of personal loans exist — or, more accurately, a type of personal loan that can be used for multiple purposes, including to pay for car repairs. This post will guide you through […]
Should you buy a house after you retire?
Buying a house is a large investment, no matter how old you are. If you’re considering buying a house at 65 years old, you should first look at your financial portfolio and perhaps even speak […]
How to become a 401(k) millionaire
The number of 401(k) and IRA millionaires reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2021, according to Fidelity Investments. Retirement account balances have been steadily recovering in the year since COVID first emerged, […]
Should you prepare for a stock market crash this year?
The S&P 500 finished January down 5.3%, its worst month since March 2020. There are good reasons for pessimism about the markets: Inflation is up more than 7%. Everything from gas to groceries and cars is […]
This generation buys more luxury goods than any other
The world of luxury shopping is changing — and younger generations are becoming its guiding light. A new report from Klarna, a Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, reveals that 45% of consumers […]
The retiree’s guide to smart spending & saving
Congrats! You’ve retired. Now it’s time to ensure you can live comfortably without getting a regular paycheck. Handling finances as you settle into retirement is surely different than when you were working and […]
11 golden rules of investing
While each investor might have their own approach to investing, there are some best practices that make sense most, especially for those new to the investing game. New (and experienced) investors must keep in mind […]
Laughing rats & fish farts: 75 weird-but-true facts
The world is weird, as are people and even animals. From laws about tying up your giraffe in Atlanta to a precious metal lurking in your blood, there are endless bizarre wonders you may […]
Your ultimate guide to Social Security
As you toil away at your job in your 20s, 30s and 40s, you may not be thinking about the financial safety net you’re quietly building for your retirement years. Thanks to Social Security, […]
9 ways to get fast cash for your clutter
It can feel like a big and overwhelming project when you think about selling your clutter. But it doesn’t have to be! If you just need some extra cash for those bills that keep coming, work on one […]