How to choose a tax preparer
Finding the right tax preparer is sort of like dating – you need to find the right match – but with the added stress that picking the wrong person could end up costing you a […]
The 20 most affordable small colleges in the U.S.
For many college applicants, schools with smaller student bodies are ideal. Small colleges can provide students with more opportunities to lead, learn and get involved than they’d have on a larger campus. While the experience […]
Should You Buy Term Life Insurance or Whole Life Insurance?
Life insurance agents love to argue that when it comes to term life insurance or whole life insurance, whole life is a better deal. As you’ll see shortly, they are completely wrong on this. I’m […]
5 cheaper alternatives to a Thanksgiving turkey
Turkey may be the default choice for Thanksgiving but it’s not the only choice. Between the growing number of vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian eaters in the world, and those who simply enjoy the opportunity to […]
The 50 US colleges with the most generous financial aid
When it comes to choosing an affordable college, sticker prices can be deceiving. The cost of attending a college is just one factor that impacts what a student must pay or borrow to enroll. The […]
7 ways to keep your family Thanksgiving dinner under $100
Cooking for Thanksgiving is expensive — the range of ingredients, number of dishes and elaborate decorations can really break the bank, especially if you are feeding a crowd. Luckily, there are some easy ways to […]
5 life hacks that can save you $10,000
Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and investments. Leverage credit card rewards. There are also some […]
How a bad credit score can affect getting an apartment lease
We naturally expect that credit will be issued when applying for a mortgage to buy a house. But it can also matter when it comes to renting. A bad credit score can affect leasing an […]
What your Zodiac sign says about your finances
Can someone’s astrological sign tell us about their approach to finances? Researchers at LendingTree decided to have a little fun by averaging certain debt characteristics from credit reports based on people’s Zodiac sign. At the […]
Is the Lyft subscription worth ditching your car for?
Subscriptions are everywhere: They are how you get your daily news, TV shows, even your groceries. Now hailing a ride comes with a subscription. In October, the ride-hailing company Lyft introduced its All-Access Pass, a […]