The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released research from Northwestern Mutual shows a large chunk of the population […]
Mara Ruocco has been obsessed with astrology for as long as she can remember. Her mother bought her astrology books when she was a child and she pored through them, hoping to learn more […]
Loan modification is a change to the terms and conditions of an existing loan agreement. Borrowers may request loan modifications if they are experiencing financial difficulties, and lenders may grant certain concessions to help […]
In face of the highest inflation in 40 years, the Federal Reserve announced another widely expected rate hike last Wednesday. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) unanimously decided to raise the target range for the […]
Creating your own business is a rewarding opportunity to achieve a work-life balance while pursuing your passions, but it isn’t easy. Many business owners agree that the first year is the toughest. However, if you’re diligent […]
If you’re part of the 57% of workers planning to work full-time or part-time in retirement according to a Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies survey, you might start wondering: Where to start? What should I know? Should […]
The IRS has good news for retirees starting in 2022: you can now keep more money in your tax-deferred retirement accounts thanks to lower required minimum distributions (RMDs). For the first time in 20 years, […]
The International Monetary Fund has said that it expects inflation pressures to be significant around the world in 2022. Inflation is predicted to be worse in developing economies, where price increases are projected to reach 8.7 […]
If you’re in your early 20s, you might be struggling with a common financial planning question: Should you be saving money for retirement, or should you first pay off your debts, specifically your student loans? Of […]
Slowdown Scaries There are a number of indicators that attempt to predict a slowdown before it starts, one of which is the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Indicator Index, which is an aggregate measure of […]