Can the blockchain break?
Cryptocurrency is moving beyond fringe investing and toward more mainstream acceptance. One reason is the idea that the chain of transactions can never be…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
Farewell to overdraft charges?
When they debuted nearly 30 years ago, overdraft charges were meant to provide a cushion for consumers who accidentally withdrew more money than was…
What is a buy-to-lease stock?
Although the strategy can get complex, the basic principle behind stocks seems simple enough: Buy and sell or buy and hold. But buy and lease? How do you…
Virtual currency value soars, but risky
At this point, it seems like everyone from the most serious of investors to the dabblers have a cryptocurrency story to share. It’s tempting to jump in,…
Should you pay to fix your credit score?
If you’ve got some dings on your credit, it can be tempting to think about hiring someone to clean it up. But is that a good idea? Experts generally say…
Remember taxes?
It’s easy to procrastinate during the lazy hazy days of summer, but if the topic is taxes, it’s past time to figure out a plan. No need for panic, though…
Saving versus spending, American-style
When times are tough, people are more likely to save or at least spend less. In 1944, during World War II, the personal savings rate — defined as the…
Kakeibo: The Japanese art of budgeting
Budgeting apps are handy, but sometimes confusing. Does this item go to household expenses or should it be something else? Should that credit card charge…
How to save on car insurance
If your life has changed — for example, you are now working from home instead of commuting — you might be able to save on car insurance. How much you…
What life insurance doesn’t cover
We get life insurance to protect our families. If we die, they have a nest egg. But life insurance doesn’t cover everything, according to Policy Genius….