Photo by natalia pak / Shutterstock.com It’s true what they say: Nothing lasts forever. But you don’t have to replace everything you own at the first sign of wear and tear. We’ve rounded up an array of innovative products designed to prolong the life of your belongings. Before you buy, …
Read More »How to Save Money While Attending College from Home
With the start of classes quickly approaching, many college students are struggling to find their footing in a school year that’s still being shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many universities like Harvard and George Washington University have announced fully remote learning for the fall semesters, while others are planning a …
Read More »How Trump’s Latest Executive Actions Could Affect Your Finances
Nicole Glass Photography / Shutterstock.com Following weeks of impasse in Congress over continuing coronavirus-related financial aid, President Donald Trump took several executive actions on Saturday. The three new executive memoranda and a new executive order issued over the weekend cover a variety of relief measures, including continuing — but reducing …
Read More »Drivers Are Most Loyal to These 10 Car Brands
Photo by Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Cars are hard to love. They are expensive to buy and maintain, and they sometimes break down and leave us in the lurch. So, it’s no small thing when a car brand earns your loyalty. Two brands — Subaru and Lexus — top their …
Read More »7 TikTok Finance Wizards to Follow While You Still Can
With about 700 million active monthly users, TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world — particularly among Generation Z. However, its days may be numbered in the U.S. thanks to President Trump, who has given TikTok’s parent company in China, ByteDance, 45 …
Read More »The 7 Most Common Personal Finance Questions, Answered
This week’s batch of reader questions focus on the fundamentals of personal finance: emergency funds, credit and banking. 1. Should people have more than a month in emergency funds?2. What is credit?3. What’s a good online bank?4. Is online grocery shopping cheaper?5. What exactly is a budget?6. What’s the best …
Read More »Tips for Buying a Foreclosure
Prospective home buyers looking to get a deal may be in luck with a foreclosed home. Before you jump at a foreclosed with a lower price, though, you need to fully understand what it means to buy foreclosed and how to buy a foreclosure the right way. As there are …
Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Brokers
Buying your first home can be overwhelming. The process seems to involve endless steps, meetings with banks and credit unions, home visits, meetings with real estate agents, negotiations, closing costs — and that’s before you even get to the point of actually moving into the place. One option that many …
Read More »What Are the Best (Affordable) Suburbs for Raising a Family in the U.S.?
All across America, some families are choosing to forgo city life for the suburbs. According to a recent survey from The Harris Poll, nearly one-third of Americans are looking to move from denser areas to more open spaces, with many citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a primary concern. With space …
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