The coronavirus crisis has forced many consumers to search for spare change amid a tidal wave of job losses, home office installations and emergency expenses. Early in the pandemic, MagnifyMoney found that 3 in 10 […]
Retirement may be the time to move closer to family or put down new roots in a warm climate. Helping make that decision a bit easier is an index of the best places to retire in each of the […]
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the future of the United States Women’s National Team. Who will step up for the retiring Carli Lloyd? Are the up-and-coming stars ready to assume the mantle? While […]
Your home may be your largest asset, but should you include it in your net worth calculations? In some situations, it’s a good idea, and in others, not so much. Some say you should list […]
The pandemic has changed people’s thinking on many things, not the least of which is estate planning and making a will. According to one study, over 68% of Americans do not have a will. But that […]
Nearly 11% of Americans reported sometimes or often not having enough to eat in the past seven days, according to Census Bureau estimates from mid-September. Food insecurity is a national issue, but it varies significantly […]
Years ago, when we had a lot of friends living in downtown Baltimore, they’d routinely get their cars broken into. It got so bad for one of my friends that she left her car unlocked […]
Dealing with debt can feel like a hopeless situation. You try your best to make your payments, but interest charges eat up all your progress. The next month, you’re back to square one. Sound familiar? […]
Most people will borrow money at some point in life, and some will lend money. While an IOU might suffice for smaller amounts, a more binding agreement can be helpful when dealing with larger sums. […]
Without us noticing, our repetitive daily habits burn a hole in our wallets and drain our bank accounts. And they are keeping us from building wealth. Considering that 69% of adult Americans have less than $1,000 in a […]