What is ‘volume’ in cryptocurrency? An overview
Trading volume is a metric that investors use to see how often an asset is trading hands, indicating how popular it is to buy or sell that asset at any given time. Investors examine trading […]
Here’s when credit card companies report to credit bureaus
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Cutting these monthly expenses could pay for a family vacation
There’s that family vacation we all are dreaming of. But between sky-high childcare payments, increasing gas prices, higher food costs and a never-ending pile of bills, how can you afford it? Well, what if I […]
A woman’s guide to financial planning — for every stage of life
As women, we have unique needs and challenges when it comes to managing our money. According to data gathered in 2018, a working woman earned only 81.6 cents for every dollar her male counterpart earned. Further, […]
Investment tax rules every investor should know
Investing can feel like a steep learning curve. In addition to having a clear grasp of types of investment vehicles available and understanding the role investments play in overall financial strategy, it’s a good idea […]
4 ways to build emergency savings fast in 2022
Have you tried without success to build emergency savings? Maybe pandemic financial hardship got in your way for the last two years or you just never could commit. Or maybe the idea of saving enough to cover […]
18 business ideas for freelancers
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies for 2022
Did you know that, as of December 2021, there were over 8,000 digital currencies in existence? If you’re like me, you’re probably aware of the more popular digital currencies, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. But […]
Bitcoin basics for beginners
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about bitcoin and cryptocurrency in the news these days. On October 20, 2021, bitcoin shot up to $66,975 and then yesterday evening on November 8 it reached a new […]
The one thing to stop doing if you want to slash your grocery bill
We’ve all heard the standard advice about grocery shopping on a budget: make a grocery shopping list and stick to it. We’ve all heard it. Plan out what you need and then only buy what […]
The best apps for earning passive income in 2022
Simply put, passive income is money you earn that doesn’t require you to do a lot of “active” work. Our regular salary requires that we work for a company 9-5: this is active income. On the […]
Here’s how my car earns me $4K per month
After being laid off at his job at Microsoft, Ryan Rea was in financial dire straits. A few years later, he moved to Miami and started a new job in the tech industry. Things […]
New to investing? Know these tax basics
Taxes on investment income can be confusing, especially since there are several ways investment income is taxed. An investor may be familiar with capital gains taxes—the taxes imposed when one sells an asset that has […]
Is an auto loan secured or unsecured?
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9 ways single moms can build wealth in 2022
Whew, it’s 2022, baby! If you’re like me, you set some resolutions, goals and milestones to hit in this new calendar year. This might include fitness, relationships (start dating again, maybe?), self-care like travel, […]
Here’s the antidote to a horrible work culture
If your workplace insists that everything is a priority, vacation days are for the weak, and a moment not grinding out work is a moment wasted, then you’re likely living in hustle culture. Modern […]
Was 2021 the year of the entrepreneur?
Amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new U.S. business applications rose 25% between 2019 and 2020. To get a deeper understanding, LendingTree researchers examined the 100 metros with the most […]
Is interest on your car loan tax deductible?
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How many bank accounts do you really need? The answer may surprise you
How many bank accounts should you have? This is a question that often brings up a lot of debate. Some people are adamant that you shouldn’t have more than one while others believe in […]
How to build a nest egg
A nest egg is a large amount of money that someone saves and/or invests to meet a certain financial goal. Usually, a nest egg focuses on longer-term goals such as saving for retirement, paying for […]
5 companies that offer credit card pre-approval
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The countries with the most & least expensive groceries in the world
The global pandemic put the humble grocery basket in the spotlight. More to the point, it was the basket’s contents – or lack of contents – that concerned the world. Panic-buying for toilet paper became a meme […]
Will climate change make your house worthless?
Climate change may already be affecting your biggest investment. Rising sea levels are driving home prices down, a study by researchers at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania finds. Philip Mulder, a doctoral candidate […]
Expert predictions for the economy & housing market in 2022
Though perhaps not as dramatic as 2020, 2021 was another tumultuous year. Fortunately, 2022 is on track to be — at the very least — somewhat more stable than the past two years. But […]
10 smart ways to invest $100K for retirement
Are you wondering how to invest 100k? Perhaps you’ve just sold your home, inherited money or maybe you won the lottery. Either way, getting such a windfall happens to many, at least once in […]
Americans want to manage their money better in 2022. Here’s how
Besides the usual New Year’s resolutions of losing weight, eating better and pursuing new passions, Americans intend to improve their finances in 2022. According to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans from Los […]
‘Dividend Kings’: The best dividend stocks for 2022
Dividend growth investors may be familiar with the Dividend Aristocrats, a group of blue-chip stocks in the S&P 500 Index that has each raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. But there is a lesser-known […]
Love games? These apps let you earn while you play
Have you been trying to beat a new level on Candy Crush for hours on end? Are you working tirelessly at night to beat your best time in a game of Solitaire and realize three […]
Want a simple, affordable wedding? Here’s how to save
How can you decide what to keep and what to toss from your wedding day plans? We’re discussing essentials vs non-essentials for your wedding. Above all, we want to help make your wedding planning process […]
How does your credit score stack up alongside your age?
Consumers in the U.S. have an average FICO Score of 703 and VantageScore of 711, but this can vary based on age. Credit scores are determined based on a number of factors. Your […]