Every day you make financial decisions. Some are minor, like buying a new outfit. Others are major, like deciding to start a new job. But all of them, large and small, can have an impact on your future. The problem…
When it comes to managing your money, verifying your credit card and debit card statements is an important part of the process. But how many of us really do this on a consistent basis? I know I don’t. Sure, I…
Synchrony Bank is one of the newer online banking options for U.S. consumers. It came into existence in mid-2014 when it changed its name from GE Capital Retail Bank. Synchrony Bank boasts FDIC-insured savings, money market, and CD accounts, all…
Millions of consumers struggle to spend less than they earn. Enter: Acorns, a saving and investing tool that combines the simplicity and user-friendliness of saving apps such as Digit with the wealth-growing power of robo-advisor platforms such as Betterment and SoFi….
As a single person, it’s easy to assume that couples have it easier financially. After all, married couples have a built-in housemate to share expenses and potentially two incomes to put toward financial goals. And there’s certainly enough written about…
Investing can be complicated even when you build a relatively simple portfolio of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Deciding on the right asset allocation, choosing the best securities to invest in, monitoring your performance, and rebalancing your portfolio takes…
You’re going to have unexpected expenses from time to time. Medical expenses, car repairs, and home repairs seem to come at the worst times. Then, there are those pesky planned expenses like annual insurance and homeowners association payments. You know…
I hate to break it to you, but you’ll probably never be as rich as Oprah. And so what? Rather than comparing yourself to the most successful people on the planet, compare yourself instead to your peers. If you feel…
How much money are you leaving on the table? Even if you maintain strict budgetary discipline and consider yourself a frugal person who resists the temptation to splurge, you probably still spend more than you should – or could –…
It’s no secret money arguments are one of the top predictors of divorce. A 2012 study published in the journal Family Relations found it’s a stronger predictor of divorce than other disagreements. Yet according to a 2019 SunTrust survey, only…
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