This category is dedicated to articles that provide money lessons. Topics range from lessons learned from individuals to general money knowledge.
Although many Americans don’t trust of Social Security system, it remains an integral part of millions of retirement plans. Perhaps you’ve already begun collecting on your Social Security, or perhaps you’re still years away from retirement. Either way, you’re probably …
It’s almost Halloween, and we thought we’d use the upcoming spooky holiday to shed light on some real-life horror stories. Financial horror stories. While everyone will make mistakes when it comes to finances, there are times when the impact on our …
It’s hard for me to believe, but this month marks the 5-year anniversary of my first home purchase. These 5 years have gone incredibly fast, and a lot has happened in the meantime, but one constant is my dedication to …
Anyone living in today’s world has at least a rudimentary familiarity with credit cards. You’re also likely somewhat familiar with the different types of credit cards out there. I’m probably more familiar with the various credit card options than the …
What is a reverse mortgage? Hardly a day passes without hearing an advertisement for a reverse mortgage, but while you may be familiar with the term, we doubt you’re familiar with what a reverse mortgage actually is. We weren’t. Because …
Calling all fellow teachers! You know as well as I do if anyone can get the most for their money its teachers (maybe because we’re paid so little!). Teachers are the masters of making the most out of what they …
Most of us had a piggy bank when we were kids, and whether you were saving up for something or just for a rainy day, it felt good saving your money in there. Now you’re an adult and thinking about …
So, you decided to invest in an ETF (exchange-traded fund). You’ve heard of the many benefits, such as broad diversification, convenient trading, low investing fees, and most importantly: simplicity! But, there happens to be one thing that isn’t as simple; …
Knowing how to refinance a car is becoming more important as interest rates continue to rise. Car owners can get a lower interest rate by refinancing car loans and saving money. The purpose of auto loan refinancing is to replace …
Giving your child a debit card can be an excellent way to teach them about money and budgeting early in life. With consumer debt in the US growing to over $14 trillion, according to CNBC and the Fed, any step …