A college student’s guide to money
As a college student, financial planning is probably the last thing on your mind. College is seen as a time for finding your passion, charting your career path and, of course, partying. But financial […]
Betty White would totally approve of this real estate trend
By one measure, the hottest trend in housing has gone to the dogs. As in pet dogs. Some 60 million American households, about half, own a dog, and most of those dog […]
These credit cards will help you save more at the grocery store
Spending on groceries is a staple across all American households, and the bigger the family, the higher the expense. By using the right credit card to pay for these expenses, you get to maximize your […]
13 frequently asked questions about small businesses
There is no end to the questions people have about small business. Whether you’re just starting out have been in business for years, you never stop asking questions, and that’s a good thing. We […]
Yes, you can lower your credit card interest rate. Here’s how
Negotiating with your card provider for a lower APR can result in a big financial win for you. Plus, there isn’t really a downside to making the request, as the worst that can happen […]
Long-term auto loans: Good idea or bad investment?
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Is this the worst financial scam you’ve ever heard of?
Nev Schulman has uncovered romantic frauds on his show “Catfish” for a decade. But he’s also dealt with financial scammers. Even if a romantic scammer doesn’t start out looking for financial gain, they usually […]
How much of a down payment should you put on a car?
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Here’s how to take control of your money in 2022
Once you start hemorrhaging money, it can be challenging to get your finances back in order. What once seemed like a controllable problem starts to feel like a helpless one. It becomes difficult to get […]
When inflation hits, this common investment can be a refuge
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has passed through the five stages of acceptance about inflation. Originally nominated to the Fed in 2012 and named chair in 2016, Powell and his colleagues kept rates […]