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…
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…
This Is How Long Your Cash Physically Lasts
While the legendary cashless society may eventually become reality, for now cash is still a pretty useful thing. There are still scenarios in which you need some paper money, whether…
How You Could Be Impacted If a Debt Ceiling Agreement Isn’t Reached
The U.S. is days away from not being able to pay its bills. Ever since the U.S. hit the debt ceiling (aka, the total amount of federal debt allowed to…
10 Unexpected Benefits to Negotiate When You Sign a New Lease (Besides Rent)
Buying a home has consistently trended toward unaffordable in the last few years, but so has renting: The median rent across the U.S. in January 2020 sat at $1,585 and…
You Can Get $20 Off the Stock Investing App Tkyr
Image: Tykr Investing in the stock market is one way to make use of extra cash you may have sitting in the bank, but it doesn’t pay to get into…