March 14, 2025 Healthy foods can cost more, but it all depends on how you look at things. If you look at food costs per typical portion, many healthy foods are less expensive than unhealthy foods, according to a study by the United States Department of Agriculture. “When measured on the basis of edible weight or average portion […]
February 10, 2025 Rent is on the rise. Since the beginning of the pandemic, rents have surged by a striking 29.4%. Year over year, rents have increased 3.3%, showcasing the continued upward trend in the rental market. A report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University found that in 2022, a record half of U.S. […]
January 24, 2025 Your Winter Savings Checklist As we enter the winter season, many people are facing debt or bills from holiday spending. The winter months can be some of the most expensive. From heating costs to medical bills and leftover holiday debt, it’s important to take steps to protect your financial health. In this winter savings guide, […]
April 24, 2024 New Investor Tips You Need Before You Get Started If you want to start investing, but are nervous or have concerns, you aren’t alone. About 30% of survey respondents believe they currently do not have enough money to invest, while 11% feel investing is complicated. About 14% are afraid of losing money, and 5.4% are […]
January 25, 2024 Today’s job market is confusing to say the least. News sites publish headlines with big-name companies laying off staff, yet the unemployment rate is still relatively low. We’re only one month into the new year, and companies like American Airlines, iRobot, and Levi Strauss have announced major layoffs. While there have been layoffs recently, they […]
January 22, 2024 Tips to Help Boost Retirement Savings While You Pay Off Debt Saving for retirement is crucial, yet it’s challenging for many Americans. According to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2018, about 50% of women and 47% of men between the ages of 55 and 66 have no personal retirement savings. Managing loan payments can often […]
January 16, 2024 We live in a digital age, where having an internet connection is essential for most aspects of our lives. From work and education to entertainment and communication, we rely on the internet for countless tasks. Unfortunately, consumers in the U.S. pay more for slower internet than European, Canadian, and Asian customers, according to the Open […]
January 10, 2024 How to save on appliances Home appliances are indispensable tools that simplify our lives. From refrigerators and washing machines to ovens and air conditioners, these devices play a pivotal role in our daily routines. However, the convenience they offer often comes at a steep price. Fortunately, there are numerous ways you can save on appliances […]
December 15, 2023 If you’re in the thick of holiday spending, you’re not alone. There are so many expenses to cover during this season, from events to gifts and more, it’s hard to make your paycheck stretch far enough. According to the Conference Board Holiday Spending Survey, “US consumers plan to spend an average of $985 on holiday-related […]
December 6, 2023 Personal loans can be a useful financial tool when you need quick access to funds for just about any purpose, from consolidating debt to covering emergency expenses. However, life can be unpredictable, and you may find yourself in a situation where paying back a personal loan is difficult. Personal loans accounted for $225 billion in […]
November 27, 2023 Life is unpredictable, and financial emergencies can strike when least expected. Having an emergency savings fund is crucial for managing unexpected expenses, but what if you’ve already depleted it? If that happens, you have alternatives. This guide delves into the next best steps you can take when you’ve run out of your emergency fund. Reassess […]
November 13, 2023 Flight delays have been in the news a lot this year. There was that 18-hour mechanical delay that impacted Delta Air Lines passengers flying from DC and another delay impacting a flight leaving Las Vegas that had customers passing out from heat exhaustion. In June, hundreds of thousands of US airline customers were stranded due […]
