De-Grinching Christmas by fighting inflation
Maybe the Grinch isn’t real, but as inflation continues unabated, it could feel like your Christmas has been stolen. Happily, there are still ways to save…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Payment app fraud can be a financial disaster
There are lots of ways to get scammed out of money these days, but it is happening frequently with payment apps. Pew Research found that 13 percent of…
Consider locking down credit this winter
In honor of the shivering fingers and toes of winter, it’s a good time to freeze something else: Your credit. Freezing your credit these days can be…
Do solar panels add value to your home? Sometimes yes, sometimes no
Asphalt shingles are so 20th century. Take a peek at roofs these days and there’s a good chance you’ll spot solar panels. By the end of 2020, roughly 2.7…
Considering cash deposits amid high-interest rates and inflation
For many years, Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offered low interest rates, thus limiting their investment potential. Now, however, CD rates are on the…
Apps reward drivers for low miles, safe driving
Looking to save money on car insurance? There’s an app for that. In fact, there are now several apps that you can use to reduce car insurance premiums,…
Fix it or junk it? What to do with the old car
If your car is paid for (or almost paid for) and the repairs don’t cost much, it’s probably a good idea to keep it. The key to keeping a car running for…
Affordable vacations that are a ton of fun
Inflation has wreaked havoc on budgets for many households and prompted folks to start tightening their belts. That makes trips to Disney World, and its…
Halloween: Dressing up on the cheap
Have the price tags on Halloween costumes caused a scare? You’re not alone. Halloween costumes can get quite pricey, especially given that the outfits…
Making sense of the oodles of payment apps
Payment apps. So, so many payment apps. You’ve got Venmo, Zelle, Cashapp, Apple Pay, Google Pay and more. Try to divvy up the bill with your friends at a…