Personal Finance
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These 12 Things Are Actually Getting Cheaper
If it feels like everything is more expensive these days, that’s not far from the truth. Inflation is near a 40-year record, and prices for gas, food, and other daily necessities seem to be higher every week. But there are…
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This Spring Car Care Checklist Could Save You Hundreds
Winter brutalizes cars. Now that the coldest months are behind us, it’s time to prevent unnecessary repairs and expenses by performing the annual ritual of spring auto maintenance and inspection. Small, hidden problems could get big if you don’t examine…
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Identity Theft Horror Stories
Identity theft has become common in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission got 1.4 million reports of it last year as the pandemic worsened the trend. Incidents in 2019 were half the number reported over 2020 and 2021 —…
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How Much Is Your Age Group Affected by Online Fraud?
The pandemic has given rise to another plague: Online fraud. Internet scammers are flourishing as more of us conduct our day-to-day lives online, including shopping, banking, and communicating with friends and family. But who among us is most vulnerable to…
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These Stores Let You Buy Now and Pay Later
If you’ve done any online shopping lately, chances are you’ve seen something new popping up at checkout: an enticing offer to “buy now, pay later.” This slick payment option aims to eliminate the headaches associated with credit cards and other…
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Early Retirement Secrets and Strategies You Need to Know
The FIRE movement has plenty of fans, particularly among younger Americans. For those not yet familiar with the term, it means Financial Independence, Retire Early, and there are countless stories of those who have managed to achieve this goal —…
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100 Top Money-Saving Tips
There are a lot of ways to waste money, and the pandemic hasn’t made anything any easier. But fortunately, there are also a lot of ways to save. From lowering…
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15 Items That Are Super Expensive to Replace
The double whammy of a giant replacement bill for something that breaks or gets lost or stolen can be crushing for a prudent budgeter. Here are some things you’ll want…
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22 Smart Tax Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about tax moves that will help decrease your overall tax burden come April, especially since most tax deductions and credits…
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Personal Loan
Whether for home improvement, debt consolidation, to get married, go on vacation, or a thousand other things, 19.4 million Americans had a personal loan in 2020, according to LendingTree. Regardless…
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How to Get Rental Assistance in Your City
After a federal eviction ban expired July 31, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes, the Biden administration announced a new moratorium late Tuesday for much of…
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Most and Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Tax season takes a bigger bite out of retirement in some states than in others. Several states don’t have their own income tax, but retirees also need to consider sales…
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What to Do If the Government Wants Your Pandemic Money Back
The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed a wave of life changing consequences including triggering job losses for millions of people overnight. Individuals and families across America lost their income, and in order…
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21 Smart Investments to Make in 2021
With the coronavirus pandemic raging on, the outlook for 2021 remains uncertain. Many businesses are still shuttered and entire industries are struggling to stay afloat. But a vaccine is being…
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A Month-by-Month Guide to Managing Your Money This Year
A lot of New Year’s resolutions involve money and getting finances in shape — and if you made one of these promises to yourself this year or not, it’s not…
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States With the Highest and Lowest Credit Scores
This year has been a rocky one for the wallet, with a coronavirus-fueled economic downturn that put millions of Americans out of work practically overnight. Struggling to make ends meet,…
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17 Exclusive Credit Cards That Turn Heads
For most of us, credit cards are merely a tool to make ends meet or perhaps a way to pay for splurges. But for the ultra-wealthy or those with stellar…
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24 Jobs College Kids Can Find Near Campus
Between the summers of 1978 and 2016, the percentage of American teens seeking summer work declined by almost half, mostly due to increased focus on schoolwork. But the good news…
