I’ve received several questions from Money Girl podcast listeners about paying off credit card debt. It’s a fundamental goal because carrying card balances come with high interest, a waste of your financial resources. Instead of […]
Part of planning for a secure future is knowing what retirement mistakes to avoid that could potentially cost you money. Some retirement planning mistakes are obvious; others you may not even know you’re making. Being […]
Americans have encountered no shortage of financial hardships in recent years — but that hasn’t stopped Gen Zers from believing they’ll be rich one day. Despite job losses, rising inflation and global shortages, the […]
Many of us associate Michelin stars with Europe and France in particular, the birthplace of the revered Michelin Guide and home to the largest number of Michelin restaurants in the world, where a fabulous […]
Tick, Tick, Boom These are historic times. We got another piece of data yesterday, but the puzzle is still not solved. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark policy rate by 75 basis points […]
Billionaire Ron Burkle seems to have changed his mind about his ambitions plans for Bob Hope’s estate in Los Angeles’ Toluca Lake. When the investor / architecture buff bought the property back in 2018, he […]
You’ve seen them. Over and over and over again, so-called personal finance gurus railing against debt. But as I pointed out before, they’re dead wrong (in most cases). That’s why rather than being concerned, I’m […]
Credit cards are one of the most popular payment methods in the U.S., and there are some good reasons for that. For starters, credit cards offer a revolving line of credit that allows you […]
We all love a good movie. Movies take us on a journey and allow us to escape from reality for a couple of hours. But what if movies could teach us important money lessons? Believe […]
A familiar pastime appears to be returning in the U.S., proliferated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new survey from a financial data company shows how investing in the stock market is America’s favorite way to participate […]
The coronavirus pandemic saw many real estate markets leap upward. Some saw home prices jump over 40% in a single year! Pick your reason as to why. People spending more time at home […]
Is it just me or are Father’s Day gifts getting better? My inaugural Father’s Day gift guide was in 2010, and I had to dig deep to find things beyond socks and “#1 Dad” […]
As mortgage interest rates edge toward 5% and higher, expect to see fewer refinances compared with the last two years. “Mortgage refinances surged in the last two years, as many homeowners were able to take advantage […]
These past two years have reminded us all that small business heroes like you have the talent, grit, and determination to survive any challenge. Based on a new QuickBooks survey of 2,000 small businesses […]
You’ve just graduated, and now you’re facing something you didn’t learn: how to manage your finances. This article will go over 20 financial tips for new college graduates to start good financial habits. 1. […]
Plenty of Room at the Hotel Cash-ifornia Spoiler alert: a lot of money has flowed out of risk assets this year. As of the end of May, more than $200 billion has come out […]
As summer approaches, now is a great time to remind older adults, along with their relatives or caregivers, that scammers love to prey on seniors, whom they see as easy targets for identity theft and a […]
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed two full percentage points since the beginning of the year, from 3.27 percent to close to 5.5 percent as of mid-May. While that […]
Age matters not only for wine and cheese, but also for credit card use. With shorter credit histories and lower incomes, younger people generally have less access to credit. Meanwhile, adults in their peak […]
As graduation approaches and you start thinking about life after college, you may find yourself wondering what the best cities for recent college grads are. While the “best” place to live after college will depend on […]
The Biden Administration announced a plan to grow the nation’s affordable housing stock. According to CNN, the new policies aim at leveraging federal funds to encourage zoning changes, increase the construction of multifamily homes and support manufactured housing and […]
The housing market may be hotter than ever, but most American homeowners agree: In an ideal world, they would prefer to make improvements to their homes, rather than sell them. But amid economic turmoil, that’s […]
After more than two years of limited travel due to COVID-19, many are eager to enjoy a summer vacation. According to MoneyGeek’s recent survey, 46% of people in the U.S. plan to take at […]
As the weather becomes warmer, you may be itching to hop in the car and take a road trip. You could spend a weekend going to a destination that’s close by or take a few […]
You may want to work until you’re 70 or older to build up your retirement savings, but that doesn’t always work out. One in four people will be out of work for at least […]
A vacation is a great escape from reality. But there’s no escaping rising inflation. As gas prices and costs of living continue to soar, more Americans plan to travel this summer. Multiple recently […]
The average credit card debt in the U.S. is $5,525, according to the credit bureau Experian’s State of Credit 2021 report. However, the average credit card debt per person can vary greatly depending on […]
While people have been retiring early since there was work to shirk, the “FIRE movement” went mainstream in the early 2010s, popularized by Mr. Money Mustache and a few other bloggers. But does financial independence necessarily mean […]
Queen Elizabeth ll recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, with street parties and other events all around the United Kingdom. The Queen has now represented the country as Head of State and Head of Nation […]
Amazon.com is leading the U.S. e-commerce market, with e-commerce net sales of US$ 112,477 million in 2020 generated in the U.S., followed by Walmart.com with US$ 41,114 million. Third place is taken by Bestbuy.com with revenues […]