The Inflation Reduction Act is what is left of the centerpiece of the Biden administration’s agenda — introduced in 2021 and dubbed the human infrastructure bill then. The much larger package failed last year due to opposition within […]
The average size of a newly constructed home in the United States has more than tripled over the last 75 years, from 797 square feet in 1945 to 2,491 square feet in 2020. Cheap […]
Should I save or pay off debt? It’s a tough financial choice. Prioritizing debt repayment can help you pay off what you owe faster, eventually freeing up more money that you can save. […]
On Aug. 24, 2022, President Joe Biden ended months of speculation by announcing that each American who earns $125,000 or less per year ($250,000 for married couples) will be eligible for $10,000 in federal student loan […]
Sure, a budget is an important tool to help you balance your income and your spending, keep your savings on track, and help you avoid debt. But, like many good things, it sometimes goes off […]
Finding a rental that accepts your kind of pet is no picnic. With rental prices rising by up to 40% and a fur-baby boom of 23 million pandemic pets, Americans face a reduced pool of homes from which to […]
Recession warnings are everywhere. With interest rates rising, inflation hitting the highest levels in 40 years, and stocks plunging into bear market territory, most people are more than a little worried. Let’s face it, many […]
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 […]
Everyone knows buying a home without a great credit score is more expensive. Everyone knows the worse your credit is, the more expensive loans are. But by how much? A new study from Zillow found […]
I often get asked by people, “What are some good alternatives to investing in the stock market?” As a former financial derivatives trader who was in the market 24/7 through the “Great Recession,” I uniquely […]
Owning a home in Hawaii is a dream shared by many islanders (and people around the world who hope to be islanders someday). But it can be a struggle for some to make that […]
Inflation and retirement are two words that don’t go well together. Given the current economy, you might be convinced that you’ll never retire and will work until the Grim Reaper comes knocking on your […]
For our list of the best cities to invest in real estate in the U.S., we looked at the largest 600 cities in the U.S. and found the ones where home ownership costs are low […]
Running of the Bulls Bullish sentiment was the star of the show yesterday as year-over-year July CPI came in at 8.5% — below estimates and below June’s hottest read of the cycle yet at […]
When it comes to the expenditure on pharmaceuticals across OECD countries, the United States spends much more than other industrialized nations that are part of the organization. You will find more infographics at Statista In 2019, […]
The costs of owning a car continue far past the date of purchase. Based on the latest study on driving costs by the American Automobile Association (AAA), owning a car costs an average of […]
Credit cards, when used responsibly, can enhance your financial life, allowing you to build your credit score, earn rewards, and more. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful and make credit card mistakes, using a credit card […]
If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be scoring straight As. The metaphor is fitting because […]
Nearly half of U.S. mortgage payers own at least 50 percent equity, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2022 Home Equity & Underwater Report. This means that the balance of loans taken out against the home is less than […]
Traveling in an RV (recreational vehicle) is a great way to see the country. It allows you to stop wherever and whenever you like, and you never have to search for a hotel room […]
Mortgage rates have been going up, up and up in 2022, making homeownership more costly — even if house prices level off. In fact, consumers may be in for serious sticker shock when preparing […]
If long-term demand is any indication, technology is a good — or maybe even great — career. And the industry’s generous pay makes tech an even more attractive field. But is technology a good career […]
aving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions a working adult can make. But a new study by Anytime Estimate shows that many people aren’t saving nearly enough — and that the pandemic […]
All types of identity theft are a pain, but none more so than medical identity theft. If a criminal steals your personal information for their medical use, it could mean not only that your credit […]
Elvis Presley may have died 45 years today, but you would never know it by looking at the data. According to the streaming service Spotify, he averages roughly 16.5 million listeners every month, thanks to […]
Maybe you’ve just bought a house, or maybe you’ve had your house for decades and love everything about it — except for the extremely outdated kitchen, built before the days of marble top counters, stainless […]
After the United States recorded two consecutive quarters of negative growth in Q1 and Q2 of 2022, the Biden administration was quick to point out that the development – even though it constitutes a […]
An iBuyer is a tech-based real estate company that uses data analytics and algorithms to value homes and uses a huge war chest of investor funds to buy homes en masse. iBuyers usually offer slightly […]
You know the saying that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes? There’s another pair of sure things in every life: time and money. They are two of the most precious commodities: the […]
When you are out of work, it can be difficult to navigate this new financial reality. It’s a surprisingly common occurrence, however: In a recent month, 1.3 million employees lost their jobs permanently and more […]