Rush hour in these US cities cost drivers the most
Motoring expenses are shark-like in their stealth. You may be wary of the cost of buying a car (average $52,707) and fuel ($1,798 per year). But that’s just the fin of the shark. The teeth are […]
The most expensive real estate markets in America
Buying a home has gotten harder over the past few decades — and it’s gotten a lot harder just in the past few years, which doesn’t bode well for the future. That’s the conclusion of a […]
Can you buy a car with a personal loan?
Buying a car, whether used or new, is a significant financial commitment. And most people probably don’t just happen to have $25,000 to $45,000 — the average prices of used and new cars in 2021 […]
10 easy tips for paying off a car loan faster
Buying a vehicle is a big investment, so turning to a loan to pay for your car is pretty common. But while financing your car purchase with an auto loan does break up your total […]
Pros & cons of buying a starter home
Young people and professionals who are just starting out often opt to first buy a modest home at an affordable price. It sounds like a good move, but it helps to look at buying a […]
Do banks care about why you’re getting a loan?
What a person does with their money is their business, right? Not always. Lenders are indeed interested in how borrowers plan to use the funds they’re loaned—in fact, the reason for a loan is […]
25 millionaires share their top money secrets
It’s common knowledge that millionaires handle their money differently than many, but what’s their secret? Does education have anything to do with it? Some say that you have to work hard, and others suggest saving […]
10 reasons not to retire. No, really
A reader recently wrote and asked me if I ever considered retirement is overrated? You are not alone in thinking this way, and the popular idea of retirement as a time to relax and […]
This investment option can help you hedge against inflation
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has words of wisdom for anyone trying to get the most out of a long-term investment strategy. Diversification, he likes to say, is “protection against ignorance.” All investors are ignorant […]
How growing businesses can take advantage of artificial intelligence
A recent study by Accenture found that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost profitability rates by 38 percent by 2035. That would provide a $14 trillion boost to 16 U.S. industries, including professional services, information and communication, construction, […]