Personal Finance
It has been said that those who would frivolously waste an hour don’t understand the true potential of living a full life. And those who would waste a penny are capable of wasting incalculable amounts of money. The average consumer wastes over $5,400 annually impulse buying things they don’t need or want. Keep a budget […]
Presently, millions of Americans do not know how to live debt-free. As young adults, they start with taking out student loans for their college education, often for a profession that does not pay that much. Then they add on several credit cards and end up with thousands of dollars in debt by the time they […]
Throughout the years, we have learned that storms are unpredictable and can cause a great deal of physical and emotional damage. Similarly, financial storms that result from real world weather can also be devastating, requiring years of reconstruction. Even though preparing for a financial storm does not guarantee safety, addressing the most common vulnerabilities well […]
Even if you are vigilant in your consumer spending habits, always bring a list, and try to buy what you need, we are all guilty of impulse spending. A dirty little secret you should be aware of is that retailers and businesses hire consultants to conduct social experiments and research studies to help them get […]
In this life there really is no such thing as “easy money.” Except, a treasure might just be jangling around in your coat pocket. Coin collectors search for rare, misprinted, uncirculated and one-of-a-kind error coins of value, and that includes pennies! If you know what you’re looking for, that discarded chuck of metal in your desk […]
Refinancing your mortgage can be a good idea for a number of reasons. Interest rates might be lower. You might be looking to reduce your loan’s term. Or you might need to access a portion of your home’s equity for debt consolidation purposes You must, however, give refinancing some thought before pulling the trigger. Under the wrong […]
Winning the lottery is a life-changing event that brings with it immense excitement, joy, and, often, a sense of overwhelming disbelief. Suddenly coming into a significant amount of money can be both thrilling and overwhelming. While it’s tempting to start indulging in luxurious purchases and exotic vacations, it’s crucial to approach this newfound wealth with […]
If you could leave right now for a new life, would you do it? Most people say they would jump at the opportunity but don’t mean it. But if you are serious, there are several countries and American cities that will pay you $10,000 or more just to move there. Remote Scottish Isles Do you […]
Responding to consumer preferences for larger, roomier vehicles, car makers substantially increased production of SUVs over the past decade. Signs are now beginning to appear that the market is saturated and this bodes well for consumers. Too many cars and not enough buyers could lead to a price war at dealerships looking to unload inventory. […]
Job creation in cities and relative economic prosperity will increase significantly in the next decade, according to McKinsey, the respected management consulting firm. Meanwhile, already struggling rural workers will only lose more jobs, especially as automation rises. Susan Lund, a spokesperson for McKinsey, attested to the gravity of employment disparity between cities and rural areas […]
