How to Financially Prepare for Your Parents or In-Laws to Move In
Life can take some unexpected turns. Most of us imagine a specific trajectory to our lives: You grow up, move out, get a job, and live independently from that point…
This New Kayak Tool Will Tell You the Best Time to Travel
Memorial Day weekend hit a new record since the pandemic started, with 2.74 million people traveling on that Friday, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). With high demand of…
When to Skip Your Company’s 401(k)
The 401(k)—the most common way Americans save for their retirement years—is only a little over four decades old. Established by the Revenue Act of 1978, the 401(k) became a way…
The Three-Step Financial Checklist Every College Grad Needs
When it comes to personal finances, the summer after graduating college is daunting. After the rush of graduation starts to fade, reality sets in. Your newfound financial independence means freedom,…
When an Annuity Is a Good Idea for Retirement (and When It’s Not)
When it comes to planning your retirement, there’s often a lot of confusion. While socking money away to earn tax-deferred interest is a pretty simple concept, the wide variety of…
Why Home Prices Are Rising Again (and What That Means for You)
Photo: Konstantin L (Shutterstock) U.S. home prices will decline less than previously expected this year. Home prices in March were 0.7% higher than March 2022, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home…
Six Ways to Help Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
Homeownership is already full of added costs, and home insurance is becoming more expensive for some property owners due to an increase in damage from catastrophic events like wildfires and…
These Home Improvements Are the Most Resistant to Inflation
With inflation still high the chances of that changing significantly any time soon rather low, you might be wondering if now is a good time to tackle any home renovation…
Ten Home Improvements Under $10,000 That Add the Most to Your Property Value
We all know owning a home is an investment, and that means that any renovations we do will have an impact. Whether you’re planning to sell your house soon or…
Two Keys to Optimizing Your FAFSA and (Hopefully) Getting More Financial Aid
Going to college is all about filling out forms. Even before you get it, you have to fill out standardized tests, admissions and scholarship applications, and it doesn’t stop there.…