Buy or rent? It depends
Homeownership offers both security and a sense of accomplishment, but whether it is cheaper than renting depends on several factors. Interest rates,…
Category: Money & Personal Finance
If only you had invested in these stocks 20 years ago
The money experts at Kiplinger do a fun series of stories asking readers to imagine how small investments made 20 years ago would add up to today. The…
The age of the stablecoin has begun
The majority of Americans have never invested in cryptocurrency, and might not have any reason to even know what a stablecoin is. But the digital tokens…
Retirement planning on a budget
If you are going to retire comfortably in any of 16 states, you will probably need well over $1 million, according to GOBankingRates. But, the good news…
Remodeling? Here are the features that add value
Some changes you make on your home add value and some not so much. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2023 Cost vs Value report, you get the most value…
Small retail loans will soon be added to credit scoring
You might frequently see one kind of offer with online shopping: Buy it now and pay for it later. No interest! These Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offers are…
One great helper for budgeting
Everyone says ‘make a budget’ because that is the best way to manage your money, but are you one of those people who are confounded by formal budgets?…
Practical tips to grow your 401(k)
Maximize Contributions: Take advantage of higher contribution limits. In 2025, you can contribute up to $23,000, plus a $7,500 catch-up contribution for…
Annuities set record-setting growth
Sales of annuities in the first quarter of 2025 soared to $105 billion, and that was the sixth consecutive quarter when sales topped $100 billion,…
Retiring single requires planning
You may not have planned to retire as a single person (or maybe you did), but if you are facing retirement soon, you’ll need a strategy. According to a…