Quick Look The Fed raised interest rates by 25 basis points on May 3, 2023. Economists expected this, but there was more uncertainty around this hike than past ones. Due to the Fed’s raise in May 2023, interest rates on credit cards and mortgages increased. Savings account yields increased as well. The Fed hopes to … Read more
As tuition costs continue to rise, you as a parent will need to make tough decisions about whether or not you’re willing or able to pay for your child’s college education. While paying for their college tuition may be a dream of yours – and one that can definitely benefit their future and set them on the … Read more
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023 was a sobering reminder that even the biggest banks can fail — and potentially take their customers’ deposits with them. The federal government stepped in to cover Silicon Valley Bank’s customers’ deposits, preventing large-scale deposit losses. But because SVB’s failure occurred in part because it … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you ever feel like someone’s watching you online? Turns out, your paranoia may not be too far from the truth. Many people know that certain devices are spying on them, but many more don’t realize that other items are tracking them. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. We all know life is expensive, and maintaining a budget takes a lot of work. But with some simple guidance, you can find ways to reduce your costs and save money without skimping on quality services or products. By understanding which items … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. A recent online discussion asks the Internet for wisdom in a hypothetical scenario. For example, imagine if you found a duffel bag full of money in the forest. What would you do? Here is how people are responding. 1. Channel Your Inner … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. When you receive a warning from someone who is an expert in their field, it’s hard not to panic and start changing your plans. A forty-year-old man is at what he feels is a crossroads, given the advice he has gotten through … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, but cringing at the thought of obtaining an expensive mortgage? Fear not! There are lots of creative ways you can buy a house without taking out a traditional mortgage. From getting creative with … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you in a pinch and need cash fast? Are you looking for an outside-the-box side hustle that provides you with a good income and not many hours working? Selling items to your local pawnshop could be the source of income you … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Most car manufacturers are going headfirst into electric vehicles, and the government is even offering a tax credit worth up to $7,500 when you purchase a new EV. But even with a large pool of vehicles to choose from and savings from … Read more