Want to change careers? 5 critical first steps
It’s always difficult when you feel like you’ve hit a dead end in your career. Maybe you’re no longer challenged by what you do and know you need a change, but you feel lost. […]
Bought a home with undisclosed flaws? Sue the inspector, not the seller
Your new home has a septic tank instead of being connected to the sewer. Or, something ominous is lurking underneath your floorboards, like termites, rodents or mold. Your first thought as you watch sewage […]
Multiple IRAs: What you need to know
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are a great way to save and invest for retirement. One of the biggest advantages of IRAs is that they are tax-advantaged accounts. It may either allow for tax-deductible […]
10 expenses that new homebuyers often forget to budget for
After you purchase a new home, there are many things to budget for, such as moving costs, new furniture, and of course, ongoing expenses such as your mortgage. Although it may seem like many of […]
Here’s what Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could look like
Ahead of the 2020 election, President Joe Biden made student loan forgiveness a focus of his campaign. On Wednesday, his administration moved forward with plans aimed at overhauling what U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel […]
Woodstock’s top performers actually made pretty good money
In the summer of 1969, four days changed everything the world thought it knew about music. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place Aug. 15 – 18 in a field on Max Yasgur’s dairy […]
Inflation could mean your house is underinsured. Here’s why
With home construction costs continuing to soar due to issues with the supply chain, labor shortages, and worsening natural disasters, many homeowners could be left underinsured. During periods of rapid inflation, the cost to rebuild […]
7 genius ways to invest your money at any age
Becoming a successful investor doesn’t involve taking scary risks but building wealth slowly over time. Use these seven investing principles and you’ll never panic or wonder if you’re doing the right things with your money, […]
18 money myths you need to stop believing
Even the most money-savvy person is likely to have some false beliefs about money. Maybe you were raised with misconceptions about finances, were given off-target advice from well-intentioned friends or advisors or picked up some […]
Does your state have the worst healthcare in America?
Where you live may determine what kind of health care you can get — and how much you have to spend to get it. The cost of health insurance varies widely across states. People have more trouble getting […]