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As an investor, you rely heavily on what publicly traded companies tell you when making investment decisions. You likely look at recent news, financial reports, presentations, and more to educate yourself before investing your first dime. What would happen if…
If you’ve ever heard that credit applications “ding” your credit score, then you understand that the very act of applying for a loan or credit card can hurt your credit. But how much does it hurt? How long do these…
We get mixed messages about debt. Mortgage loans are practically a given in the journey toward homeownership. Credit card spending can boost your credit score. Having no credit history actually limits your financial options. Yet, Americans are overwhelmed with debt…
The old saying “only suckers pay full price” usually applies to the automobile market. Choosing to buy a new car is a big deal. If you don’t own your own home, your car is probably your most valuable asset. When…
You’re at home getting ready for work when the phone rings. Instead of wondering idly who could be calling at this hour, you tense up and break out in a sweat. You’re pretty sure you know who the caller is:…
One in seven middle-aged Americans supports both an aging parent and children, according to the Pew Research Center. Dubbed the “sandwich generation,” this generation of adults in their 40s and 50s finds themselves sandwiched between caring for their aging parents…
Debts fall under two broad categories: secured and unsecured. The difference between the two lies in whether the borrower puts up collateral for the loan. Although the difference is a simple one, it has profound implications for the loan’s pricing…
If you have multiple sources of debt, it can start to feel like no amount of monthly payments is enough to pull yourself up and out of it. There’s a reason people refer to debt as a slippery slope: Getting…
Budgets and diets have one thing in common: We tend to break both during the holidays. Even people who’ve been careful with their money all year long tend to go a little crazy once the holiday decorations go up. According…
Only 28% of Americans have a written financial plan, according to Charles Schwab’s 2019 Modern Wealth Index study. Those who have a written plan are in vastly better financial shape than their planless peers. Of the “planners,” 78% say they pay…
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