Borrowing Money Now Hurts Your Retirement Later
August 17, 2017 |
Employee-sponsored retirement plans are dying because workers are taking out loans without paying them back or leave a job without taking their retirement with them.
Baby Boomers Tip The Best Among All Generations
August 16, 2017 |
Northeasterners, Republicans, and men also leave more money on average.
Lauren Went on a “Spending Freeze” to Pay Off $8,000
August 16, 2017 |
The debt she accrued wasn’t her fault this time, but it was her responsibility.
Older Used Cars Are Stolen More Than Newer Models
August 15, 2017 |
Hondas, plus Ford and Chevy pickups are the favorite vehicles of thieves
This Week Around The Web
August 15, 2017 |
Bad spending habits, saving on groceries, financial independence and more
The Worst Rewards Credit Card EVER?
August 15, 2017 |
If the Kroger ‘1-2-3 Rewards Card’ isn’t the worst, it’s close.
Americans Are Getting Better at Paying For College
August 14, 2017 |
For the first time in a decade, scholarships and grants cover a third of college costs.
Need a New Car? Hope You Don’t Live in Miami
August 14, 2017 |
Most American households can’t afford new cars in all but one of the largest metro areas in the country.
The Most Depressing Statistic of the Summer
August 14, 2017 |
Trust me, you’ll never guess what it is.
Nontraditional Employees Don’t Have Benefits
August 11, 2017 |
One in four Americans are part-time workers or independent contractors, yet don’t have the same benefits — like health insurance or a retirement plan — like their traditional-working peers.
Homeownership Considered Best Path To Longterm Savings
August 10, 2017 |
The rub? More than half of Americans worry they can’t afford it
Gen Xers Have Owned Homes Longer — Yet Owe Slightly Less Than Millennials
August 10, 2017 |
Because of the recession, Gen Xers are still struggling to pay off the majority of their mortgages — and are falling behind older and younger generations in the process.
Americans Are Finally Saving For Emergencies
August 9, 2017 |
The number of Americans without an emergency fund is at a six-year low.
Money on the Street Interviews: Are Credit Cards Bad or Good?
August 9, 2017 |
When it comes to credit cards, even good answers have bad elements lying just beneath the surface.
How Do I Hide Money From My Girlfriend So I Can Hide It From My Wife?
August 9, 2017 |
A reader wants to start deceiving his girlfriend before he gets married.
Who Are Counterfeit Textbooks Really Cheating?
August 8, 2017 |
After tuition, textbooks are one of the biggest college expenses. One company is trying to stop students from seeking other options.
Does The American Express Green Card Still Make Sense?
August 8, 2017 |
The most recognizable credit card in the world is no longer a world-beater.
Renters: Get Away from California
August 7, 2017 |
There are major cities across the country seeing huge spikes in rent over the last year. Is it time to move?
What’s In a Name? Your Home Value Could Be
August 7, 2017 |
Named Stuart, Anna or Peter? You’re more likely to have a higher home value.
Small Business Isn’t A Partisan Issue
August 7, 2017 |
Here’s proof that small business has no political party ties.
Renters Save By Staying Put
August 3, 2017 |
People who move more often pay more than those who don’t.
We’re Driving Less But Paying More
August 3, 2017 |
Three years ago, 8.5 percent of drivers were letting companies track their driving habits. Now, that number is at 6 percent. You can save on insurance without letting companies track your driving.
Financial Woes Are Literally Killing Us
August 2, 2017 |
Almost half of Americans worry about their finances at least once a week, and almost one-quarter of us are probably thinking about our money problems at least once a day.
Zina Paid Off $28,000 of Debt in Three Years
August 2, 2017 |
She put every extra penny toward her student loans and carefully tracked her spending.
Does The Government REALLY Want To Help Me Pay Off My Student Loans?
August 2, 2017 |
This week: A reader is trying to find legitimate ways to lessen his payments, but it’s not easy.
Celebrity Money: 90s Stars’ Weird Finances
August 1, 2017 |
How these celebs handled their money during the month of July
If Nothing Else, We Save When We Shop
August 1, 2017 |
The vast majority of Americans search often for ways to save when going grocery shopping. If only we would stash away the money we save.
Millennials Spend More on Going Out Than Past Generations
August 1, 2017 |
From coffee to happy hours, Millennials can’t resist dropping the cash.
Need a New Car? Head to Florida
July 31, 2017 |
Fly from your city to another city, buy a car and drive home and you will still pay less than if you had bought that car locally.
