Trial, Error and What I Learned About Money in My 20s
Your 20s are a time of self-exploration, finding your footing as an adult — and likely making some money mistakes. To save you from learning the hard way — and…
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8 Ways To Keep Your Home Safe During Vacation
Pack your bags and grab the kids. The vacation of your dreams is about to begin. Just make sure you have properly secured your home before you head for the beach/mountains/jungle or you may return to a nasty surprise.
- Secure All Windows and Doors - Keeping your home locked up will deter most potential vandals or robbers from targeting it. Of course, make sure that you fasten all windows and doors before you leave for vacation. Additionally, if you have a sliding glass door, leave a pole in the track to prevent the door from being forced open. Alternatively, some sliding glass doors have a hole you can stick a nail into, which prevents them from opening. Finally, disable your automatic garage door opener just in case someone has its signal decoded.
- Temporarily Stop the Mail and Newspaper - A couple of days before you depart, place a hold on your mail and your newspaper subscription. Most people let their mail a...
Scheduling Personal Property On Your Homeowners or Renters Policy
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Invest Like Billionaires Do
Investing like a billionaire could potentially do more harm than good.
5 Must-Know Investing Rules for Anyone New to Stocks
You can lose a lot of money in stocks if you don't know what you're doing. Learn these five valuable rules first.
2 Reasons It May Be Unrealistic to Delay Social Security
You may have plans to hold off on claiming benefits as long as possible. But here's why they may not work out.
Should Investors Be Stashing Cash Right Now?
A market crash could be looming. Should you be worried?
This Investing Strategy Beats "Get Rich Quick" Any Day
Why take a huge gamble with your savings? Try this instead.
4 Changes to Social Security You Probably Didn't Know About
Changes to the program could play a major role in the type of retirement you have.
Why Investing in Stocks Isn't Like Gambling
Here's why buying stocks is a far cry from cutting loose at a casino.
Banking Tools Can Help Boost Savings While Paying Off Debt
Paying off debt might seem like the most important thing to do for your financial health, but building up a savings buffer is just as critical. That way, when unexpected…
Can Student Loan Forgiveness Still Happen?
Each passing day brings 43 million federal student loan borrowers closer to resuming the payments that have been paused since March 2020 — and further from the chance that life-changing…
Selling Stocks on Inflation Fears? Financial Pros Wouldn’t
Inflation is one of those economic terms most of us know just enough about to be afraid of. We know it erodes our money over time, and that it arrives…
Avoiding Mortgage Scams
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That's sound advice for almost all aspects of life, including the search for mortgage relief services.
Distressed homeowners don't have to resort to third-party mortgage services. Free counseling is available at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD programs such as the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) can allow qualified homeowners to refinance their home at more favorable terms.
If you don't qualify for any HUD programs, you can work directly with your lender or consult with third-party mortgage counseling services. However, you must be careful to distinguish legitimate mortgage services from scammers. Scammers are adept at taking advantage of desperate homeowners for their own gain without providing any assistan...
Five Warning Signs Of A Mortgage Relief Scam
What to Do If You Save Too Much for Retirement
Many Americans don’t save enough for retirement, but it’s entirely possible to save too much — at least according to the IRS. Tax laws limit how much you’re allowed to…
US unemployment claims fall to 376,000, drops for sixth straight week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly after being held back for months by the coronavirus pandemic.
Forget These 4 Financial Myths to Retire Stress-Free
Don't let popular financial planning myths get in the way of living the retirement of your dreams.
3 Numbers That Could Change Your Mind About Claiming Social Security Early
Thinking of filing for benefits on the early side? These numbers could sway you to wait.
Is Your 401(k) Enough for Retirement?
Your employer's plan is a great place to start on -- and potentially achieve -- your financial goals.
3 Ways to Score a Higher Social Security Paycheck
You might be able to increase your Social Security benefits by much more than you'd think!
2 Reasons I Don't Have a Roth IRA
Roth IRAs get a lot of good press, but here's why I won't open one.
Wisconsin at risk of losing $2.3 billion for K-12 schools
A new memo from the Legislature's budget office says Wisconsin is at risk of losing $2.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief money for K-12 schools.
Comparing minimum wage to the cost of living in every state
Here's a look at how the minimum wage in your home state compares to the cost of living.
Weddings Are Marching Back: Here’s How to Pay for Yours
From the moment you decide to have a wedding, you’re faced with a marathon list of questions. How many people should you invite? Do you need to hire a videographer?…
How to Know When It’s Time to Ditch a Starter Credit Card
Don't get too comfortable with a starter credit card — once it's done its job, it's time to move on. Here's how to know when.
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