Month: 2018

Here’s How You Can Use Your Kitchen to Save Money

There aren’t many ways you can cut down on what you spend every month. So many of our bills are fixed. Our mortgage or rent isn’t going to fluctuate and …

Is It OK to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt with Your Emergency Savings?

Compound interest is something that nobody wants to pay. It’s tempting to pay off your credit card debt in full to avoid nasty interest rates – but can you really …

6 Signs You Need to Check Your Credit Report Right Now

You should know your credit report like the back of your hand. The information in your report determines not only your credit score but your ability to take out loans …

7 Signs Your Debt is Spiraling Out of Control and How to Fix It

Building up a large hoard of debt has quickly become the American way of life. Redecorating your home? Slap it on a 12 to 36-month 0% APR credit card. Buying …

8 Changes to Social Security That You Need to Know in 2018

For 2018, Social Security is similar in terms of how workers are taxed and how benefits are totaled up and paid. But, there are a few changes that you need …

Seniors: How This Risk Can Reduce Your Nest Egg by $97,000 Every Year

The cost of living in a nursing home for one-year is nearing $100,000. As a result, the price of long-term care insurance has hiked 94%. If you’re nearing retirement, you …

7 Financial Moves That Will Protect You During the Next Recession

The Great Recession ended 9-years ago. Since then, we’ve been enjoying market returns and increased employment opportunities – but this good fortune can’t go on forever. In fact, many economists …

4 Easy Money-Saving Methods That Will Add Exactly $3K to Your Savings This Year

Promised yourself to save more and spend less in 2018? In order to actually achieve this goal, you’ll have to be realistic. Instead of hoping to save a million, calculate …

Here Are 15 Things You Should Be Selling Online Instead of Throwing Away

You would never pick up a pile of cash and throw it into a trash bin, would you? As it turns out, you could be doing a less obvious version …

The Woman with Multiple Streams of Income: Why It’s the Best Way to Create Stability

You might’ve experienced the blind panic of not knowing how you’ll make your next mortgage or rent payment after being fired. Dorie Clark feels your pain. After getting laid off …

Win Back Hundreds of Dollars from These 8 Class Action Settlements

Start the new year right, and by that we mean start this year with a little extra money in your pocket. Didn’t apply for the $60 million Western Union settlement? …

Use a Credit Card? It Could Be Costing You Over $900 Per Year

Americans are an estimated $905 billion in credit card debt, according to a study by NerdWallet. This has increased 8% over the last year. The study identified two types of …