Americans leave tens of billions of dollars unclaimed every year. From forgotten bank accounts, savings bonds, and death benefit payments, there are many financial institutions out there unable to distribute these unclaimed funds. You may have moved or forgotten about such assets long ago. Sometimes a bank or credit union closes and is unable to […]
High gas prices are fast becoming a permanent feature of the economy. While gas prices could come down in the future, there’s no guarantee that they will. Of course, you can save money buy purchasing a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle or an EV. Even a more efficient, smaller car will go farther on less gas. In […]
From old textbooks to handmade crafts, these sites offer an easy way to make some extra money. Chances are, you have plenty of items around your home that have long lost their personal importance. Someone, somewhere, probably wants that old dish rack or vintage concert t-shirt. Here are six popular sites where you can sell […]
Homeowners insurance is an essential aspect of home ownership. It protects you from financial loss in case of damage to your home or belongings, or from liability claims if someone is injured on your property. If you have a mortgage, and most people do, the bank will require insurance which you will have to pay […]
Relocating to a place with a lower cost of living can be a good way to reduce monthly expenses. Yet not everyone can afford to relocate to a different place just for the sake of saving money. Fortunately, even if you can’t or don’t want to move to a different place, there are plenty of […]
Some people say that retirement is not the end of a road but only the beginning of a new journey in life on a highway. However, if you aren’t careful with your life decisions before you enter elderly age, retirement may become a road to nowhere for you. The typical American retires by the age […]
Did you that there was such a thing as an authenticated luxury consignment market for the transaction in lightly used luxury clothes? And don’t confuse the authentic luxury consignment goods market with the traditional consignment market, or the thrift store industry, as it is better known as. In the traditional thrift store market, you buy […]
Should you pay off you mortgage before retiring? Only if you want to actually enjoy retirement. A study for government mortgage buyer Fannie Mae showed a growing number of elderly people are carrying mortgage debt over into retirement. According to the report, more than half (51%) of baby boomers between the ages of 65 and […]
It’s never too early – or too late – to start saving and investing money. With that said, depending on your age and your financial goals, you might have to make changes to your saving and investment strategies from time to time. Here are five proven ways to budget your money at any age. How […]
Retiring at 50 is an aspiration for many people who want to spend more time pursuing their passions and enjoy life in a more relaxed manner. With that said, in order to experience the obvious advantages of retiring at 50, it is vital to plan ahead and make sure you are financially secure during retirement. […]
