If you’ve incurred one or more debts, and the interest burden is continually growing, you might be getting into a vicious debt trap. To avoid this situation which could decimate your savings or even lead to a bankruptcy, it’s critical to have a clear idea of how much debt you owe and to whom. The […]
Even in the midst of a pandemic Americans are still driving. And according to the American Automobile Association, we collectively drive over 70 billion hours annually. The typical American driver drives 50-minutes a day, half an hour daily, and about 11,500 miles annually. Even with the economic upheaval caused by the pandemic Americans still need […]
Do you wish to make some money simply off your car? You can do a number of jobs and activities involving your car, which will help you to generate a legitimate income on the side. Here is a list of four proven ways to use your car to make money. Sign up with a rideshare […]
The United States has many affordable and economically vibrant metropolitan areas that offer numerous job opportunities, low living costs, and a variety of lifestyle options for people from all walks of life. To determine the best and worst major cities to live in, WalletHub compared 62 U.S. cities with populations of more than 300,000 each […]
The death of a loved one is always hard. While any person should take any and as much time as they need to grieve there will be bureaucratic and administrative issues that will need to be taken care of on behalf of the deceased. One issue that you may find yourself dealing with is what […]
One in eight mortgage applicants gets turned down. Overcoming a mortgage application rejection is a matter of learning what lenders look for in a borrower. Your credit history, employment and other factors weigh heavily in the decision to approve your home loan. A mortgage is the most significant investment that the average American will make […]
When it comes to managing your personal finances, creating a budget is the first and most crucial step. A budget helps you gain control over your spending, save for the future, and achieve your financial goals. While the idea of budgeting might seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simplest way […]
Your credit score of the future could be based upon your web history. According to researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), lenders may soon be able to pull data from your browsing, search and purchase history. This undertaking would be done with the aim of creating a more detailed credit score. Research done by […]
Retirement is the late-age opportunity to say goodbye to working life tension and hello to a life of leisure — maybe. Most people retire between the ages of 63 to 65. The typical American has about $50,000 saved for their retirement. About a quarter of Americans, however, have less than $5,000 saved. And about 15% […]
A bank run is a situation where many depositors withdraw their money from a bank at the same time, often due to concerns about the bank’s solvency or liquidity. Bank runs can be caused by various factors, including economic crises, rumors, or news about a bank’s financial health. While bank runs are rare in modern […]
