Student Debt Hurts Women More Than Men
July 21, 2017 |
Women are suffering from student loan debt at a higher rate than men, and this first-person account of drowning in debt shows it.
Same-Sex Weddings Are Getting More Expensive
July 13, 2017 |
LGBT couples spend less on weddings than heterosexual couples.
Look What Happens When Companies Care About Employee Retirement
July 10, 2017 |
Employers who match contributions or have automatic programs set up for their employees have more workers who are prepared for retirement than those who don’t have any methods in place.
Selling Your Home? Make It Blue-tiful
July 7, 2017 |
On average, homes with blue bathrooms sold for $5,440 more than those without blue bathrooms.
Even Medical Devices Aren’t Scam-Free
July 6, 2017 |
There are more than 8,000 security flaws from four different pacemaker manufacturers.
Students Relying Less on Parents to Pay for College
June 20, 2017 |
Facing higher costs, teens are relying more on scholarships, grants and their own savings.
How Much Is Too Much for Wedding Music?
June 19, 2017 |
Some pro musicians are doing wedding tours between release tours. But at $7,000 a song, you have better options.
Women are Better Than Men at Money Management
June 13, 2017 |
Women are not only better at saving, but also at investing. However, women don’t know they are better than men at money management.
8 Essential Documents for Estate Planning
June 9, 2017 |
You may not shed your mortal coil for many years, but do this NOW.
Beware of Buried Expenses When Selling Your Home
June 7, 2017 |
Homeowners don’t realize that they can pay upwards of $15,000 just to sell their home.
Money Woes Make Moms Stressed
May 31, 2017 |
Moms claim that financial stress affects their relationships with their kids and husbands.
Women Aren’t as Financially Well-off as They Think They Are
May 30, 2017 |
The loss of a spouse or divorce is a major test of financial independence.
Entrepreneur Moms Never Stop Working
May 22, 2017 |
Most entrepreneurial moms are still the primary caretakers of their families, but that hasn’t stopped them from leading hugely successful careers.
Millennial Adults Still Living At Home
May 18, 2017 |
Most moms say their adult children aren’t ready to live on their own and only one-third of young adults are looking to move out of their parent’s house.
Women Manage Money Better Than Men
May 16, 2017 |
Study finds that women are more likely to financially prepare for the future
Cyber Attacks are Growing, Protection Isn’t
May 15, 2017 |
Businesses are treating their companies a lot like we treat our homes — the physical property is protected, but the online property isn’t.
Record Spending on Spoiling Moms for Mother’s Day
May 12, 2017 |
Moms are about to get royally spoiled this Mother’s Day, as spending is going to hit an all-time high.
Why You Should Refinance Your Student Loans
May 10, 2017 |
As college costs continue to grow, graduates should refinance their loans sooner to lower interest rates, which means you could pay off your loan sooner.
Wedding Gift Value Differs Depending on Where You Live
May 9, 2017 |
Residents in the northeast tend to pay an average of $200 for wedding gifts — the highest among all regions in the nation.
Despite Less Anxiety, Americans Still Worry About Health Care
May 9, 2017 |
While Americans are divided on issues like how the government should be run and defense spending, many of them on both sides of the aisle are concerned about health care.
What 10-Year-Olds Know About Money That You Don’t
May 8, 2017 |
Are kids today financially smarter than previous generations?
Babysitters Make Much More Than Minimum Wage
May 3, 2017 |
The national average for babysitting is nearly $14 an hour while minimum wage workers are still making $7.25 an hour.
Ask The Expert: How Do I Hide Debt From My Girlfriend Till We Get Married?
May 3, 2017 |
A reader is looking for a “hack” to avoid telling his girlfriend the truth.
Renters Aren’t Buying Homes Because of Down Payment Woes
April 27, 2017 |
Renters are having trouble saving for a down payment, making buying a home costly and more difficult.
If You’ve Got a Teen, You’ve Got Amazon Prime
April 25, 2017 |
Amazon Prime has turned into a must-have for homes with teens in them. If you’ve got kids, it’s likely you’ll have Amazon Prime.
The Sicker You Are, the Worse Our Country Is
April 19, 2017 |
The healthiest counties in America made more money on average, had a higher economic growth, and a lower unemployment rate.
Kids Spend All Their Money on Apps
April 12, 2017 |
What do young kids spend all their money on? And how are they making that money in the first place?
The State of the Pay Gap
April 11, 2017 |
Pay gaps are still really real. Some are widening, while others are nearly closed.
Shhh: I’m Giving You Money
April 10, 2017 |
Aging Americans want to leave an inheritance, but don’t want to talk about it.
The Ripple Effect of Ripped-Off Seniors
April 6, 2017 |
When elder relatives get financially abused, caregivers struggle to keep them afloat.
Women Won’t See Equal Pay Until 2248
April 4, 2017 |
For Equal Pay Day, women are still far behind men and won’t see equal pay for more than 200 years.
When It Comes To Private School, We Don’t Mind The Costs
April 4, 2017 |
Tuition increases don’t affect school enrollment – if anything, they make schools seem more valuable.
Underwater Homes Surface — Barely
March 29, 2017 |
Fewer homes are underwater, but it’s not making much of a difference as a couple metro areas are starting to suffer way more than others.
Not Much To Celebrate This Women’s History Month?
March 29, 2017 |
The financial news is rather bleak, but the future is brighter.
You’re Not Talking To Your Grown Kid About Money
March 27, 2017 |
Most families believe having money chats is very important but neither parents nor their adult children are actually talking about finances.
Your Auto Insurance Premiums Are Going Up
March 21, 2017 |
Depending on where you live, your costs could be up by more than 60 percent.
Couples Aren’t Talking About Money in Marriage
March 16, 2017 |
Lack of communication about finances can ruin relationships. Most marriages that end in divorce prove that money played a part in some form.
Our Tax Data Keeps Getting Stolen but It’s All Good
March 15, 2017 |
We might have had billions of dollars in tax fraud last year but most Americans aren’t worried about getting scammed.
Health Savings Accounts Hit Record Highs
March 8, 2017 |
More than 20 million Americans are taking advantage of health savings accounts. Should you get one?
Join the Club, Tax Refund Savers
March 6, 2017 |
Most of us will stash away our refunds this year, as fewer Americans plan to spend them.