2024-06-27
Student Loan 'On-Ramp' 2023: Navigating the Path to Financial Stability
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, but a 12-month "on-ramp" offers a safety net for borrowers who may find it challenging to make payments. While this on-ramp won't ...
Nov 20, 2024
Be Careful With Quick Money Tips From TikTok
On social media, you might see lots of tips on how to make quick cash for the holiday season. While some tips are okay, others can be dangerous or even against the law. For example, people on Instagram might say to buy certain...
Nov 14, 2024
Understanding the Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Before It Goes Away
For the last couple of years, many people have been getting money back from the government when they buy electric cars, heat pumps, better house insulation, and other environmentally friendly tech...
Nov 06, 2024
Credit Cards and Food Delivery: Understanding Reward Rules
Have you ever wondered whether your credit card's dining rewards apply to your DoorDash order? Or if you can earn extra points using Instacart for your groceries? Here's what you need to know about using ...
Oct 29, 2024
What to Buy and What to Skip in November 2024
November is a great time to spot some bargains, especially with Black Friday around the corner. It’s a day famous for deals that now stretch out longer each year. Not just this, but online stores might offer surprise deals...
Oct 23, 2024
Should You Use Your Emergency Fund to Pay Off a Loan?
Every month, we give advice on money matters. People ask us questions about how to spend, save, or invest, and sometimes they're unsure about what to do when facing big financial decisions. A reader from Hawai'...
Oct 16, 2024
The Best (and Worst) Spots for Your Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is cash you save for tough times. It's important to have an emergency stash, but picking the right place to keep it is just as crucial. If you're not sure where to store your emergency cash, here&#...
Oct 09, 2024
How to Manage Money When You're Single
In recent years, being single has become more common, with over half of American adults choosing to live without a partner, compared to just 22% in 1950, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While being single brings s...
Oct 02, 2024
The Price of Growing Old Alone
When it comes to getting older, married people often have more money and are less likely to be poor compared to those who are not married. This information comes from a new study that tracked thousands of people living in Wisconsin over severa...
Sep 25, 2024
How to Smartly Handle a Sudden Big Money Gain
Getting a big amount of money suddenly, like an inheritance, a giant raise, or a booming investment, is exciting but also overwhelming, especially if you're over 50. Here are some smart steps to take to manage that ...
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