The hottest real estate markets of 2022 (so far)
The coronavirus pandemic saw many real estate markets leap upward. Some saw home prices jump over 40% in a single year! Pick your reason as to why. People spending more time at home […]
Fun but frugal gifts for Father’s Day
Is it just me or are Father’s Day gifts getting better? My inaugural Father’s Day gift guide was in 2010, and I had to dig deep to find things beyond socks and “#1 Dad” […]
4 genius ways to cut your mortgage costs, even as inflation soars
As mortgage interest rates edge toward 5% and higher, expect to see fewer refinances compared with the last two years. “Mortgage refinances surged in the last two years, as many homeowners were able to take advantage […]
5 tips to drive business success in a post-pandemic world
These past two years have reminded us all that small business heroes like you have the talent, grit, and determination to survive any challenge. Based on a new QuickBooks survey of 2,000 small businesses […]
20 of the best financial tips for new college grads
You’ve just graduated, and now you’re facing something you didn’t learn: how to manage your finances. This article will go over 20 financial tips for new college graduates to start good financial habits. 1. […]
Should investors really be taking risks during inflation?
Plenty of Room at the Hotel Cash-ifornia Spoiler alert: a lot of money has flowed out of risk assets this year. As of the end of May, more than $200 billion has come out […]
Seniors, don’t get ripped off by these scams
As summer approaches, now is a great time to remind older adults, along with their relatives or caregivers, that scammers love to prey on seniors, whom they see as easy targets for identity theft and a […]
Does a cash-out refi make sense for your real estate investments?
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed two full percentage points since the beginning of the year, from 3.27 percent to close to 5.5 percent as of mid-May. While that […]
This generation has the most credit card debt in America
Age matters not only for wine and cheese, but also for credit card use. With shorter credit histories and lower incomes, younger people generally have less access to credit. Meanwhile, adults in their peak […]
The best US cities for paying down college debt
As graduation approaches and you start thinking about life after college, you may find yourself wondering what the best cities for recent college grads are. While the “best” place to live after college will depend on […]