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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
When you talk to a lender about pre-approval, you’re going to go through a full range of emotions, including anxiety over whether you should buy a home or stay put. Here are five mistakes to […]
There’s an old saying: “Locks are for honest people.” The idea is that a competent crook can break in no matter what you do, but that doesn’t mean you don’t try to make your home […]
Your golden years should be the time you finally get to sit back, relax and enjoy everything you worked for. However, as some people head into their retirement years, they discover that the money they […]
With limited time and resources, marketing remains a challenge on Main Street. You may want to improve your marketing, but running the business will always take priority. In 2019, small businesses must make marketing a priority to […]
If you find you’re suddenly unemployed or at home with your children all day or even just looking for some side income, starting your own home-based business can seem like the perfect choice. But it […]
If the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony PlayStation VR headsets give you sticker shock, there are cheaper devices that still deliver a solid virtual reality experience. Check out the five best VR headsets under […]
You’ve decided that it’s finally time to purchase a new home. But it’s December, and you live somewhere cold. The thought of trudging through snow to look at houses doesn’t seem appealing. You determine that […]
“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s PR and product demo team seems visibly excited by […]
Holiday shopping costs the average American a pretty penny — $967.13 in 2017, according to the National Retail Federation. If you’re staring at your bank account, wondering how to make this year happen, we’ve got […]
When you get into a credit mess, there’s usually a strong temptation to turn the whole problem over to someone else hoping they can fix it fast. After all, how much do any of us […]
Scammers are always out there, but they become particularly prevalent when people are thinking about taxes. This is not only as April 15 approaches, but also around New Years when people are getting their finances […]
Maybe you’ve heard whispers among friends and family that making biweekly mortgage payments — once every two weeks instead of once a month — can help you pay off your loan sooner. That’s true in […]
Selecting a homeowners insurance policy is one of the more important purchasing decisions you’ll make after finding a new home. There are a couple reasons for this: homeowners insurance protects your assets — the home […]
Have you ever dreamed of owning a McDonalds, IHOP, UPS Store, Domino’s Pizza or Jiffy Lube? If so, franchising might be for you. There are some distinct advantages to starting your business by franchising but there […]
Want to borrow money to purchase or refinance a manufactured home? Here’s how it’s done. A manufactured home is a property that was constructed in a factory, moved on a flatbed truck and then affixed […]
Finding the right tax preparer is sort of like dating – you need to find the right match – but with the added stress that picking the wrong person could end up costing you a […]
For many college applicants, schools with smaller student bodies are ideal. Small colleges can provide students with more opportunities to lead, learn and get involved than they’d have on a larger campus. While the experience […]
Life insurance agents love to argue that when it comes to term life insurance or whole life insurance, whole life is a better deal. As you’ll see shortly, they are completely wrong on this. I’m […]
Turkey may be the default choice for Thanksgiving but it’s not the only choice. Between the growing number of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian eaters in the world, and those who simply enjoy the opportunity to […]
When it comes to choosing an affordable college, sticker prices can be deceiving. The cost of attending a college is just one factor that impacts what a student must pay or borrow to enroll. The […]
Cooking for Thanksgiving is expensive — the range of ingredients, number of dishes and elaborate decorations can really break the bank, especially if you are feeding a crowd. Luckily, there are some easy ways to […]
Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and investments. Leverage credit card rewards. There are also some […]
We naturally expect that credit will be issued when applying for a mortgage to buy a house. But it can also matter when it comes to renting. A bad credit score can affect leasing an […]
Can someone’s astrological sign tell us about their approach to finances? Researchers at LendingTree decided to have a little fun by averaging certain debt characteristics from credit reports based on people’s Zodiac sign. At the […]