Photo by Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Right now, the COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping through the country and upending lives. However, the government recognizes the disruption of many Americans’ finances right now. As a result, there are some big money moves being made by the government, primarily through new laws …
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As summer approaches, people start looking forward to spending time outdoors. Children especially get excited about playing outside. While parents should be encouraging their children to be active, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers they could face in their outdoor environments, especially in the summertime. In …
Read More »How to Break the Cycle of Debt and Mental Health
The spread of coronavirus has shaken the economy with mass layoffs and increased uncertainty. As a result more and more Americans are finding themselves in mounting debt. In 2018, the American household debt reached an all-time high at $ 13.21 trillion across 300 million people. But for those with a …
Read More »18 Unusual Things You Can Buy From Costco
LStockStudio / Shutterstock.com Perhaps you already know of some of the unusual items — from tires to prescription drugs — you can get at Costco. But there are plenty more discoveries to be made at the warehouse store. We checked out some of the least-known items you can buy at …
Read More »Reduce Your Impact With Our Car Emissions Guide and Calculator
What kind of impact do you have on the environment? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. One ton is equivalent to a balloon that’s about 30 feet in diameter, so if you were to visualize …
Read More »7 Costly Car Care Blunders
Photo by Kryuchka Yaroslav / Shutterstock.com Cars are a necessary part of modern life. In fact, about 95% of U.S. households own at least one vehicle, according to the federal government. Unfortunately, cars are expensive — to buy, insure and maintain. You can cut down on the last of these …
Read More »Here’s How Much Retirement Savings Have Dropped Since COVID-19
Photo by JKstock / Shutterstock.com Are you wondering how the changes in your retirement account balances lately stack up next to other savers’ results? Fidelity Investments’ latest quarterly analysis of trends in its customers’ retirement accounts can give you an idea. It includes account balances as of March 31 for …
Read More »Does Renters Insurance Cover Storage Units?
When you buy renters insurance, you probably have one primary reason for making that purchase: you want to protect your belongings. Renters don’t have to worry about rebuilding their homes after a disaster, but that doesn’t mean fires, theft and other perils can’t impact their belongings. Fortunately, renters insurance gives …
Read More »The 7 Best Investment Apps for Beginners
Photo by Dragon Images / Shutterstock.com Investing can be intimidating in the best of times, and this isn’t the best of times. Of course, you’ve probably heard that the best time to buy is when everybody else is selling. But maybe you’re not sure what to do with that information …
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