Personal Finance
More than 61% of Americans say they want to cash or a gift card for Christmas. Yet more than a third of of consumers end up with a partially used or unredeemed gift card, according to a Bankrate study. About half of all consumers have a gift card or store credit worth about $167. That […]
Cruises offer a fantastic way to explore different destinations while enjoying luxurious amenities and entertainment. However, the cost of a cruise vacation can quickly add up, including accommodation, meals, onboard activities, and excursions. Fear not! In this blog, we will share some valuable tips and tricks to help you save money on your dream cruise […]
Mortgage rates have come down significantly, creating attractive refinance opportunities for millions of American homeowners. The prospect of lower monthly payments can make it tempting to go ahead with refinancing your mortgage. However, before you make a decision, keep the following considerations in mind: In general, if mortgage refinance will bring down your existing interest […]
A health savings account is a dedicated savings account that can only be used to pay for health and medical care-related services. As long as you use the money in the HSA to pay for medical or health-related services, then all withdrawals are tax-free and tax-deductible when applicable. And as long as the money sits […]
The only thing that Americans like more than hoarding or watching TV shows about other people who hoard is shows about looking for treasure in abandoned storage units. We hoard mountains of stuff. The storage unit industry is worth $38 billion. There are over 50,000 self-storage unit facilities in the United States alone. In comparison, […]
From 2011 to 2018, would-be entrepreneurs Jeff and Paulette Carpoff of Bencia, California developed a mobile solar generator business that attracted the attention of numerous big-name investors in the corporate world. Federal investigators charged that it was all an elaborate Ponzi scheme. The Carpoffs were alleged to have bilked more than $1 billion from the […]
We are caught up in our hectic daily lives as we try to juggle our personal and professional responsibilities. With the current financially uncertain times adding to our woes, it is critical that we stay on top of things by managing our money and simplifying our finances. Whether you are a young adult embarking on […]
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document giving someone the authority to act on behalf of another person in specific or all legal or financial matters. This kind of document becomes important if a person is incapacitated or unable to make decisions on their own, say if they get sick or fall into […]
Even if you are not close to retirement, many investors be looking closely at dividend-producing assets. There are many, including real estate in the form of REITs, dividend stocks and certain closed-end funds (CEFs) and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While each has its benefits and drawbacks, all are able to produce income. You may think that […]
The average driver in New York City pays more than $5,400 a year for parking, while the average for other major cities was between $2,000 to $3,000. Sound like a lot? Try San Francisco. A San Francisco Bay Area realtor named Bill Williams is selling a parking space in a parking garage connected to a […]
