What Financial Infidelity Is - And How to Avoid Problems Nearly one in four Americans are keeping money-related secrets from their partners. Kiplinger · Apr 26, 2023
Bank rates are up. How to avoid leaving money on the table After years of paying low rates for savers, banks are finally offering better interest on deposits The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
How to set your investment goals More than half of American workers say they’re behind on saving for retirement, according to a recent Bankrate survey. For many people, retirement is the ultimate financial goal, so why do so many fall short? One reason may be a failure to set clear investment goals and stick with them… Tribune News Service · Apr 24, 2023
Saving vs. Investing: Which Is Best? Saving and investing are both key parts of a solid financial plan, so it's worth considering what is best for you. Kiplinger · Apr 21, 2023
CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is Better? Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals. Kiplinger · Apr 14, 2023
Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage Rates Today See today's 30-year mortgage rates, compare lenders and learn the steps that can help you lock in a better home loan. Kiplinger · Apr 13, 2023
America's young adults are so broke they’re ruining their parents’ retirements A majority of U.S. parents have made financial sacrifices to help their adult children, but it could backfire. Fortune · Apr 11, 2023
56% of workers plan to look for a job in the next 12 months, survey says Last year, as part of the “Great Resignation,” many workers were looking for new jobs with better pay and flexibility. This year, more workers are seeking new jobs than in 2022: More than half (56 percent) of the workforce is likely to look for a new job in the next… Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023
Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates at 4% No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices. Kiplinger · Apr 4, 2023
Credit card debt is at record high as Fed raises rates again As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
A 3-step guide to filing for unemployment benefits if you’re laid off The process can drag on for weeks, so getting started early is key. Fortune · Mar 13, 2023
Credit card debt soars as perks proliferate Banks are piling on the perks while debt soars. Axios · Mar 5, 2023
America's economy is splitting consumers into two very different realities Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY Parthenon, expects to see a “K-shaped consumer spending pattern” in 2023, where working class families slow their spending, while wealthy families continue to splurge. Fortune · Feb 25, 2023
Most millennials and Gen Z are hiding their spending habits and debt from their partners Gen Z and millennials are more secretive than older generations when it comes to finances in relationships. Fortune · Feb 9, 2023
Fortune · Feb 8, 2023 Wondering if inflation is cooling? One Fed official suggests keeping an eye on frozen lasagna prices The price of frozen lasagna is a great way to measure inflation, according to a Federal Reserve official.
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023 Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest number There’s good news on the inflation front: December 2022 marked the sixth straight month that the U.S. rate of inflation has decreased.
Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023 Survey: Nearly half of Americans are sacrificing recession preparedness by paying checking fees Finding ways to prepare for a recession or weather high inflation can be even simpler than cutting back on spending and increasing your income. Sometimes, it first comes down to finding the right place to bank.
Fortune · Jan 17, 2023 57 million Americans are still paying checking account fees For 48% of Americans, their checking account fees are hurting their ability to prep their finances for a possible recession.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Survey: The US economy has a 64% chance of entering a recession this year More likely than not, the U.S. economy will enter a recession this year, Bankrate’s Fourth-Quarter Economic Indicator poll found.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Survey: More Americans are carrying debt, and many of them don’t know their APRs Despite the increase in revolving debt carriers, Americans’ favorite credit card perk has nothing to do with their APRs. Cash back is the most-favored credit card feature, far above low APR, wide acceptance, travel perks, and a slew of other features.
WEKU · Jan 11, 2023 Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly More Americans are leaning on their credit cards to cope with rising prices. And as interest rates continue to climb, that debt is getting more and more expensive.
StockNews.com · Dec 27, 2022 5 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term As the Fed hinted at raising interest rates through 2023, investors are worried about a recession. However, the rate hike aggression is expected to slow down if inflation keeps cooling. Regardless of market conditions, buying and holding fundamentally sound stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Berry Corporation (BRY), Honda Motor Company…
Fortune · Dec 22, 2022 5 financial resolutions for 2023 and how to accomplish them Boosting their savings, paying off credit card debt, and building an emergency are some of the top financial resolutions for consumers this year.
Fortune · Dec 18, 2022 How to do Christmas shopping on a budget The holidays are fast approaching, and for many of us, it's time to do some Christmas shopping.
Fortune · Dec 13, 2022 Holiday tipping season: Here’s who and how much you should tip A new survey reports that 54% of U.S. adults are giving greater tips than normal this holiday season. Here’s what experts have to say about tipping this season.