When it comes to credit score requirements for landing a mortgage, there are a variety of factors at play — like the type of mortgage you’re applying for and your specific lender requirements. If you’re […]
It’s easy to assume that when it comes time for retirement, retirees are happy to leave the workforce to pursue more leisurely activities. But according to the AARP, in 2018 (the most recent year for which […]
The closure of many public establishments such as restaurants, movie theaters and clubs has forced many in the labor force to pursue jobs where you work alone without real human interaction. Yet, even before the pandemic, workers […]
While most of us have our own personal and specific financial goals, we also share many common goals and generally want similar outcomes when it comes to money. We want to earn more money. We […]
It seems like America’s appetite for food is insatiable. Instagram feeds are filled with plates piled high with pasta, perfectly grilled steaks and luscious desserts. It feels like there is a food-centric show on almost […]
Parenting not only takes a lot of effort but it can be expensive as well. We all know how much we do as moms. We take care of the kids, we cook, we clean, we […]
It’s time to talk about the big picture for a minute, so close your eyes and imagine your future. What does it look like? Are you sitting poolside, sipping margaritas while someone else takes care […]
Exactly what does it mean to pay yourself first? Overall, it means that your top priority should be to put a certain amount of money into your savings and/or investment accounts before you pay your […]
Earning an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree is no small feat. Between the work you did in undergrad, the application process, determining how to pay for your MBA education, completing your studies, internship(s) and other work […]
Life after law school can be an exciting time as you look forward to your new career. Degree in hand, you are likely also looking back at years of built-up loans. Along with medical school, […]
We’re less than a month away from perhaps the most important presidential election in U.S. history, one that will not only decide the fate of the country for the next four years but likely the […]
Student loans can be difficult to manage. If you need student loan debt help, you’re not alone. According to Bloomberg News, more than $166.4 billion worth of student loans are delinquent. With the average total student […]
Student loans can have a way of making you feel like a hamster in a wheel — spinning like crazy but getting nowhere fast. And while knowing that around 44 million Americans carry student loan debt might […]
LendingTree, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, has examined how race impacts homeownership rates in the nation’s 50 largest metros. This study, similar to another piece we published that looked at homeownership rates among black Americans, […]
There have been some silver linings in 2020. In response to the economic and financial turbulence caused by COVID-19, we’ve seen many pieces of strong personal finance and investing advice. So here’s our list of […]
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep track of this sale with everything else that’s going […]
It’s no secret that college tuition is growing at exorbitant rates in the U.S., and it seems as if there is a near-constant stream of headlines shouting the latest updates in the rising cost (and […]
With your undergraduate years behind you, you may be mulling over what’s next. Will you take the time to gather work experience in your field of interest? Or perhaps you already know in what professional […]
When choosing from the best types of investment accounts for young investors to open, you should consider when and how you plan to use the money (education, retirement, etc.) and whether they are qualifying or non-qualifying […]
It doesn’t matter what you do, where you live, or how much you earn: COVID-19 has probably affected your household financially. Some families are struggling more than others, of course, but whether you need to get […]
It’s been a crazy year so far, with a lot of changes in personal finances, retirement planning, tax planning as well as business finances. As we move toward the end of the year, it’s a […]
If you’re a doctor or studying to be one, you probably have student loans. For most medical school students, student loans are a necessary — and stressful — part of taking on four or more […]
There is a lot more waiting for you in Idaho than just potatoes — not that anyone is likely to pass up a hot plate of french fries. There are also some amazing academic opportunities […]
When you’re saving for retirement and making your plans to actually retire, you have many factors to consider. One of the most critical factors is figuring out whether you can afford to retire in your ideal location. […]
There are affordable, stylish clothes, chic decor, and even food. It’s almost too easy to get carried away and do some serious damage. With that in mind, here are nine easy Target shopping hacks. Image […]
You may not know what the future holds, but you know there’ll be a meal involved. A good meal or grocery trip is not only a necessity for survival, it can also be part of […]
The obvious answer to this question is “yes.” Yes, money is affecting your marriage. It can either be affecting your marriage in a positive or a negative way. Hopefully, money is a positive aspect in […]
If you were a woman in the 1920s, you may have worked as a “knocker-upper.” The job entailed walking around town with a long stick to tap on the windows of your company’s factory workers […]
Staying invested for the long-term has historically paid off. The market reflects the overall growth in the economy and rewards long-term investors, even though temporary dips will always occur. After seeing huge stock market drops, […]
As much as it pains us to admit this, American’s are becoming a population of sedentary people. The word sedentary itself brings a negative connotation, and for a good reason. For bodies that are capable […]