“Where will I go on my mission?” sings the young Elder Price in the smash hit Broadway musical “Book of Mormon.” It’s the most important part of a Mormon kid’s life, he sings, nothing […]
A fixed-rate loan is a lending product that allows eligible consumers or businesses to borrow money with an interest rate that does not change over the life of the loan. The rate is locked or fixed […]
Until recently, video games could only reward players inside the game and its ecosystem. But now developers are exploring new ways to monetize digital value created within the gaming universe. Thanks to cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens […]
When you’re in your 20s, making regrettable financial decisions may be the last thing on your mind. After all, you’ll never have a better body, higher libido or bigger dreams than in your starry-eyed youth. […]
We rely on our cars to get us to work, school, mom and dad’s house, Point A to Point B, and then some. And when they break, our world comes screeching to a halt. […]
The coronavirus pandemic accelerated remote work, allowing more Americans to consider relocating. Among those who chose new stomping grounds, where did they flock — and why? A recent study from United Van Lines — a nationwide moving […]
The year 2021 was a heady time for cryptocurrency. Led by Bitcoin, the whole sector has seen huge rises in prices and tremendous volatility along the way. There’s been a massive development of decentralized finance (DeFi) technology […]
The news that U.S. inflation has hit 7% not only makes people recoil at the sticker shock at the gas pump and in the grocery store aisles, but it also leads to some questions about what’s […]
We all have our vices, but do we ever stop to think about what they cost us? Spending money on them might be impacting our financial lives in ways we aren’t even aware. We […]
“Can a cosigner become the primary borrower?” That seven-word question is more complicated than you may think. In this post, we’ll dissect the parts and offer answers, defining what a cosigner is, what this means […]
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve probably noticed your grocery bills climb to crazy heights during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past 12 months, all of the six major grocery store food group prices increased, […]
With every swipe, tap and toggle, digital consumers are creating new demands in customer experience, brand engagement and shopping. With increases in social media marketing and influencer strategy, coupled with the consumer desire to […]
Out of all the financial products out there, credit cards can inspire some of the strongest opinions. Some people see them as a useful tool for secure purchasing or even earning rewards on their purchases, […]
The Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates in 2022 in response to rising inflation. A majority of the members of the Fed’s Open Market Committee, which sets monetary policy for the country, say […]
Probably the last thing on most car buyers’ minds when they walk into a dealership is the thought that they might die before they manage to fully pay off their loan. A car loan is […]
One of the benefits of leasing a car is that it can be a shorter-term commitment than buying — but what if it still ends up being too long for you? You might be able […]
Figuring out how to save for college can be just as important as deciding what you major or which school to attend. It’s never too early to start to save money as a high […]
It’s a common misconception that little, if anything, is made in America anymore. While a lot of manufacturing has certainly been moved to other countries in recent decades, there are plenty of fun, delicious and […]
It’s no doubt that there is no greater time to be a woman in the history of our civilization. I agree that there’s still a lot of work to be done, but I can’t help […]
As a small business owner, we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. Between managing supplies and satisfying customers, the last thing you need to worry about is an accounting error (or any […]
If you’ve tried to build an emergency fund or other savings in the past but never saved more than a few hundred dollars before withdrawing most of it for an emergency, don’t give up. At least you […]
A tax loss carryforward is a special tax rule that allows capital losses to be carried over from one year to another. In other words, capital losses realized in the current tax year can […]
When looking for side hustle ideas, it’s important to understand the difference between passive income vs. active income. You have heard these terms before, but you might not have a crystal-clear understanding of them. If […]
An inventory shortage, coupled with low mortgage rates and lightning-quick turnarounds on sales, drove a hot housing market in 2021 — and 2022 shows little sign of a slowdown. According to a recent report from ATTOM […]
If you’re unemployed, you may wonder if it’s possible to get a car loan with no income. This post will walk you through that scenario as well as ones in which verifying your income is the […]
A new year means new beginnings, but it’s hard to make a fresh start with debt saddling you down. You could take out a personal loan to help consolidate your debt and pay it down faster — […]
Cyclical investing means understanding how various stock sectors react to economic changes. A cyclical stock is one that’s closely correlated to what’s happening with the economy at any given time. The performance of non-cyclical stocks, […]
Tax season 2022 is nearly upon us. The earliest you can file your taxes is Jan. 24, and the tax filing deadline this year is April 18 (Tax Day). When tax season starts, you […]
Inflation is when the prices of goods and services rise in relation to the dollar or the currency in use. The result is that the dollar or unit of currency will buy less of just […]
Pixie Curtis is financially ready for retirement. Her companies, Pixie’s Fidgets and Pixie’s Bows, under the umbrella of Pixie’s Pixs, are flourishing. She has retirement dreams — a house by the beach with a Lamborghini […]