How to freeze your credit report
Data breaches increased by an alarming 33% from 2018 to 2019, leaving some to consider if a credit freeze is the best way to keep sensitive information away from thieves. But what does a credit freeze entail […]
Scholarships, grants & student loans for Ohio students
The beautiful state of Ohio boasts a fairly large population. Well, if you count over 11 million people to be large. Luckily, that big of a population means there are plenty of amazing schools to choose from. […]
11 ways ‘stingy’ living can help you reach your financial goals
Living stingy is a compliment for some people, yet a derogatory term for others. Some people who embrace the stingy term are proud of their lack of spending and the ability to get a good […]
Wayne Gretzky’s fabulous home designed by ‘the Megamansion King’ is for sale
This isn’t the first time he’s selling this home Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is looking for a buyer for his sprawling Colonial Revival-style estate in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The gated (and highly private) […]
100 fascinating facts about money
Money and politics go hand in hand. The most important Presidential election in history is just around the corner, and you know what else prominently features Presidents? Money! What better way to celebrate the election […]
Tips for teaching your kids about investing
People talk about improving financial literacy for kids, but few seem ready to do much about it. According to the Council for Economic Education, only one-third of states require their students to take a personal finance class. […]
Investing for beginners: Basic strategies to know
As an investor, you are unique. And as you start building your portfolio, there are many strategies you can draw upon to help you achieve your personal financial objectives. Which you choose will depend on […]
12 money milestones to reach by age 50
Smart money management is a skill that is good to learn and live by as soon as we reach adulthood. Unfortunately, not everyone learns these lessons when they are young adults — including me. When […]
Is buying a home in a better school district worth it?
When Stephanie Adams, 42, was moving from Bend, Ore., to Longview, Texas, she and her husband faced a challenge familiar to parents everywhere — finding the right home in the right school district. “There was […]
Here’s how the pandemic is hitting minorities disproportionately
The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardship for many, but it’s disproportionately affecting people of color, a September 2020 LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans found. Asian, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely […]