How to save money from your salary
Americans are notoriously bad at saving money. Not just in the traditional sense, for the big stuff we want, like a car, college, a home and retirement. But also for the little bumps and hiccups […]
Does it make sense to pay tuition with a credit card? You may be surprised
Paying tuition with a credit card may seem like a fast tack to earning points, miles and sign-up bonuses. Plus, plenty of people are doing it — in 2018, almost 21% of tuition dollars were […]
Why debt-free living leads to more happiness
Being debt-free is a hot topic nowadays. Everyone wants to know how to pay off their student loans, credit card debt or mortgage. Some people want to be debt-free because they’d like to save for retirement or […]
How much money should I spend on rent?
Maybe you can’t afford to buy a house just yet. Maybe you prefer renting to buying. Or maybe you’re just waiting for the right home to come along before you commit to owning. Whatever your […]
How to tell if your credit card can make contactless payments
Do you know what the top-right symbol on this credit card means? If you don’t, you’re not alone. That wave-like symbol means that the card can be used to make contactless payments — and nearly […]
69% of Americans want COVID-19 unemployment benefits extended
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Among other things, the CARES Act authorized a stimulus check for most American families and provided […]
1-in-3 Americans are boycotting businesses right now. Here’s why
In business they say the customer is always right. For some consumers, that statement not only applies to customer service, but also describes their ideology on political and social issues. A substantial percentage of consumers […]
8 easy ways to save an extra $500 a month
Most of us make way more money than we need to survive. Unfortunately, many of us get sucked into spending out of boredom, habit or a lack of financial planning. Fortunately, we have put together eight […]
Want to buy an adorable home renovated by the Property Brothers?
If you’re a fan of HGTV’s popular Property Brothers show and have often found yourself day-dreaming about the beautiful homes Jonathan and Drew Scott worked on, we have a treat for you today: a lovely 1920s-built home […]
What percentage of income should I save?
Putting a portion of every paycheck into savings can be an important step toward building financial security. Parents, financial professionals and TV pundits like to press that point when they talk about setting lifetime goals, […]