The 10 best personal finance books of 2021
Almost everything we know about money has changed over the last decade thanks to technology, policy and an unprecedented pandemic. To help you make sense of the new financial normal, we picked the best […]
What hurts a home appraisal?
When it comes to what hurts a home appraisal, some of the main factors include updates that were needed but weren’t made, comparable properties, your home’s location and whether you hired an inspector to […]
What is Chainlink crypto? How to buy LINK coin
Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that provides information that certain smart contracts need to perform their designated functions. Smart contracts are blockchain-based, decentralized virtual agreements that can execute automatically when certain conditions are met. […]
Here’s how to stop fighting about money
Fighting about money is one of the top causes of strife among couples, and one of the main reasons married couples land in divorce court. Married or not, it’s important for couples to address the problems at […]
Snow days are nearly here! What to do with your restless kids
Snow days can be a lot of fun! Playing in the snow is always a blast, but when that activity runs out, then what? When it is storming too much to send the kids out, […]
Is inflation making your savings account pointless?
The consumer price index, a government measure of inflation, has gone up more than 6% in the 12-month period ending in October. That means everything is 6% more expensive, on average. And that means every dollar you […]
The pros & cons of zero-interest credit cards
Using a no-interest credit card can be a smart financial move if it’s judiciously used for brief periods of time. Paying the account balance in full before the zero-percent interest period ends is paramount to […]
7 common reverse mortgage scams to avoid
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What is NFT minting?
You’ve probably heard of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs — and you may have heard that some of them are selling for big bucks. Still, NFTs are somewhat of a mystery to many people, whether they […]
Should you ever use your 401(k) to pay down debt?
You have debt. But you’ve also got a stash of cash in your 401(k). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by high-interest credit card balances, a student loan, and/or an auto loan, you might think taking money out […]