With all the talk of rising interest rates, it’s natural for consumers to assume that the rates on their bank accounts are headed up too. To fight record inflation, the Federal Reserve (the […]
Harvard University is known for being one of the oldest (if not the oldest) institutions of higher learning in the United States. Harvard tuition, which is $55,587 a year, is above the national average […]
Separate Ways, Worlds Apart For many months, we have focused almost unilaterally on the path of tightening by the Federal Reserve, and what the next leg of that journey may look like. The concern […]
Your 40s are a pivotal point in your life. You may have a house, a family, aging parents, and a busy job by this time. College expenses for kids may be looming, as well […]
A perfect storm is currently brewing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soaring energy prices, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, an increasingly high cash rate (currently at 1.35 per cent), and inflation expected to […]
Editor’s Note: Since the writing of this article, the Biden administration has extended the pause on federal student loan repayment through Dec. 31, 2022. How long it takes to consolidate student loans varies […]
Millennials are the worst. At least that’s what a plethora of statistics, think pieces, white papers, surveys and social media trolls users would have you think. Never mind the deep-seated socio-economic reasons why millennials suck […]
Moving to a new state is a huge, multifaceted process. On one end, you’re selling your home, packing up everything you own, and hitting the road. If you’re under time pressure, you may even have to sell […]
The last two years or so could drive anyone invested in the stock market to distraction. When the reality of Covid-19 hit in February of 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by a […]
If you’re preparing to send a child off to college, things are different this year. Normally you’d be scrambling to gather all the components needed to ensure your student’s social and academic success in college, […]
If you’re taking the time to read my words, chances are good you are ready to earn more — to find ways to build the kind of long-term wealth that can change your life. Trust […]
Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception. Home prices increased 23% in a year to a median sales […]
Stanford is known for consistently ranking as one of the top 10 universities in the country. Stanford University tuition, at $56,169 for the 2021-22 school year, is higher than the average for four-year private […]
The highest paying jobs in finance include top-level executive positions and relatively entry-level careers, like financial analysts. In other words, the industry pays well at all levels. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]
Global inflation and supply chain issues have derailed a lot of people’s post-COVID plans, including renovating or remodeling their homes. The cost of remodeling and renovating has risen partly because there’s a shortage of supplies, so retailers […]
The Inflation Reduction Act will replace current EV tax credits with new ones, but there are some confusing limitations and timelines to sort through. President Biden has signed the new Inflation Reduction Act into […]
I wanted to ask you all this question… Are you stingy? It’s a hard one. When you are obsessed with frugal living, then there is a fine line between being frugal and being stingy. […]
With the signing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners will receive thousands of dollars in tax incentives to improve their home’s energy efficiency in 2022 and beyond — as well as other benefits […]
Are you thinking of investing your hard-earned money but aren’t sure where to start? Before investing, you want to ask several important questions if you’re a first-timer. From asset allocation to fees, we’ll cover everything […]
In general, two routes exist when creating a will: hiring an attorney who specializes in estate planning or writing a will online using software and templates. The second path is often used when someone […]
On August 9, after more than a year of preparation, President Biden signed the CHIPS for America Act into law. Congress passed the policy to strengthen U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturers in January 2021 but didn’t allocate it […]
Student loan forgiveness means that you are no longer required to pay back all or a portion of your federal student loans. Federal student loans are student loans that come directly from the federal […]
We’re at a point in the economic cycle where depending on your opinion of whether we’re headed for a serious downturn or not, you can find the data to support your argument. For every […]
A March LendingTree study found more than 16 million vacant housing units in the U.S. This figure may seem steep but becomes more reasonable when you consider how many homes sit empty while they’re waiting to […]
Nearly half of small business owners maintain that hiring skilled workers is getting harder, according to 2022 QuickBooks data. Another 39% say it’s difficult to retain the workers they already have. To combat these […]
With gas prices soaring, filling up your tank can take a sizable chunk out of your budget. Costs for fuel have increased almost 50% in the past year. Fortunately, there are ways to save money […]
Achieving your financial goals in life isn’t just about how much you earn; it’s also about your money mindset. Some of our most deeply held beliefs are about money. Do you talk about money […]
Is it Time to Leave Your Teaching Career? If you are considering leaving the classroom, you are not alone. Record numbers of teachers are burning out and walking away from the profession. While people from all […]
Who doesn’t like to hear the words “Good job!” or “I’ve got a little treat for you”? Almost no one. And the fun part is, you can be the person bestowing good will upon yourself. […]
While Wall Street celebrated the slight cooling of inflation in July, the latest reading won’t be enough to ease the financial pressure on millions of households in the United States in face of rising costs […]