Should you stay home on Black Friday?
To shop or not to shop on Black Friday? The answer to that question depends on your tolerance for crowds, self-restraint and money in the bank. Black Friday is expected to be bigger than ever […]
Should you pay off your student loans before you buy a house?
If you’ve got student loans, you’re not alone. The situation is especially dire among recent college graduates. According to a recent survey that I conducted, nearly half of Americans aged 21-29 have student loans, with […]
Holiday gift guide: Premium smart speakers for the audiophile in your life
Budget smart speakers like the $50 Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are great gifts for anyone who is new to smart home tech – but what if they value high-quality music as much […]
What this Supreme Court ruling means for small retailers in 2019
A Supreme Court tax ruling in June 2018 changed the way online retailers must operate. In a landmark 5-4 decision in favor of a South Dakota sales tax law the Court, in essence, ruled that […]
2-in-3 Americans agree: Shopping is most stressful part of holiday season
Forget hectic travel, unpredictable weather or awkward conversations with the in-laws. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, nothing stresses Americans out during the holiday season like shopping. Nearly two-thirds of Americans agreed with […]
9 great holiday tech gift ideas for grandparents
Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Lenovo Smart Display The Lenovo Smart Display is a […]
How child support & alimony can affect getting a mortgage
When you apply to purchase or refinance a home, the mortgage lender adds your monthly fixed expenses to your housing payment, creating a debt-to-income ratio. When this figure is expressed as your total monthly expenses […]
5 tips to help you win Black Friday
Black Friday may be rife with bargains, but it’s also stressful, crowded and can be expensive if you don’t plan ahead. To make your Black Friday less stressful, here are five tips from retail and […]
Why it’s so hard to eliminate credit card debt
There are all kinds of strategies for eliminating credit card debt. Entire books have been written on the subject. However, anyone who has tried to pay their debt down knows that it’s much easier said […]
50 money lessons to be thankful for
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]