Personal Finance

Looking for advice on personal finance? From the best credit card rewards programs to the best way to save for retirement, we'll help you get a better rein on your personal finance and tax questions.

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  Personal Finance

  That Free Santorini Vacation on Facebook Sounds Too Good to Be True Because It Is

  Many people are debating whether the free Santorini holiday travel offer on Facebook is legitimate or a scam. As is usually the case, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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  Real Estate

  Fundrise Is Legit, but It’s Not for Everyone

  Fundrise, a crowdfunding platform, makes it easier for people to invest in real estate. Is Fundrise a scam or legit?

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  Personal Finance

  Keep Investing in the Stock Market — It Will Pay Off in the Long Run

  Despite ongoing downturns, the market has proven its ability to recover. Here’s why you should keep investing in the stock market.

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  Mortgages

  Layoffs Plague the Mortgage Industry Nationwide, Interest Rates Rise

  Since the Fed has raised interest rates, the number of mortgage refinance applications has declined, which led a number of mortgage companies to cut employees.

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  Personal Finance

  Community College Scholarships Can Lift the Burden of Tuition Fees and Debt

  Attending community college rather than university can save students thousands, and scholarships can help them save even more.

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  Personal Finance

  Home Builders See Higher Profit Margins Amid the Real Estate Boom

  Houses across the U.S. are being sold at high prices, but they can also be expensive to build. How much profit do builders make on a house?

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  Personal Finance

  Don’t Panic if Your 401(k) Is Losing Money in 2022

  People use 401(k) plans to save money for retirement. So, when they see the balance shrinking, they panic. Why is your 401(k) losing money?

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  Federal Assistance

  How Chicago's Cash Assistance Pilot Program Works — Applications Are Open

  Chicago has opened applications for its direct cash assistance pilot program. Under the program, 5,000 families will receive $500 a month for a year.

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  Personal Finance

  Best Joint Bank Accounts for Couples — Help Your Money and Relationship Grow

  Creating a joint bank account with your significant other can be useful when the two of you want to budget better. What are the best joint accounts for couples?

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  Real Estate

  ‘Selling Sunset’ Star Christine Quinn Accused of Bribing Another Agent’s Client

  Did Christine really bribe a client? It’s a she-said, she-said situation on "Selling Sunset," but the Netflix show suggests Quinn is in trouble.

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  Personal Finance

  Circa Lets Users Pay Rent in Installments — Here's How

  Paying rent can be difficult at times, especially if you have to pay many different monthly bills. Circa lets users pay their rent in installments.

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  Personal Finance

  Looking to Open a New Account? These Banks Are Some of the Most Reliable

  If you're new to banking or looking for a make a switch to a new institution, there are many factors to consider. But which bank should you choose?

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  Taxes

  Blac Chyna Faces Tax Evasion, Case Against the Kardashians Continues

  Blac Chyna's financial status is being called into question now that her court case against the Kardashians has begun. She's now being exposed for tax evasion.

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  Personal Finance

  7 Recommended Budgeting Apps for Couples, Including Honeydue and Mint

  Looking for budgeting apps for couples? Check out Honeydue, Mint, and other apps reviewers recommend for duos collaborating on financial goals.

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  Banking

  The Money Laundering in 'Ozark' Is Peanuts Compared With Real-Life Schemes

  Money laundering is a complex process in which criminals move money through various channels to "clean" it. Here's more on it, and some infamous examples.

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  Personal Finance

  A Vending Machine Is One of the Most Underrated Business Ventures

  Vending machines can be found in all types of settings such as apartments, hospitals, and schools. How much can you make from vending machines?

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  Personal Finance

  Social Media Is Rebranding Having a Sugar Daddy As “Compensated Dating”

  The term "compensated dating" is making its rounds on social media. What does it mean? Should you do it?

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  Personal Finance

  Disney’s Credit Cards Offer Loyal Customers Some Great Perks

  A Disney credit card can offer loyal customers exclusive perks and discounts. Is the credit card worth it?

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  Personal Finance

  How First-Generation Students Can Pay for College

  Many first-generation college students have already overcome several obstacles to get where they are. What scholarships are available to them?

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  Real Estate

  Student Housing Is an Underrated Real Estate Investment

  Student housing is one of the most profitable (but underappreciated) sectors in real estate. How can you invest in student housing?

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  Personal Finance

  I Bonds Are a Good Long-Term Investment Amid Macro Environment

  What are I bonds? Are they a good long-term investment considering the current macro environment? Here's what investors can expect.

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  Federal Assistance

  The Social Security Equity Action Plan Aims to Improve Access to Programs

  Through its Equity Action Plan, the Social Security Administration aims to improve access to all government programs.

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  Insurance

  When Hospital Indemnity Insurance May Be Worth It

  Extended hospital stays may be needed suddenly and at any time, and your health insurance might not cover it. Should you get a hospital indemnity insurance?

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  Investments & Deals

  Why Elon Musk Wants to Buy Twitter — Power and Money

  Elon Musk has suggested that he could make a tender offer to buy Twitter. Why does Musk want to buy Twitter? How would owning Twitter benefit Musk?

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  Real Estate

  Invest in Real Estate With Only a Few Dollars

  Buying a home can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even millions. But there are other ways you can invest in real estate, even with little capital.

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  News

  Pingora Loan Service Letter Could Be a Scam — Mortgage Lendees Beware

  People across the U.S. might have received a letter from Pingora Loan Services about their information being breached. Is the letter a scam?

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  Personal Finance

  Social Security’s COLA Could Be the Highest in More Than 40 Years

  Inflation has been running hot. Will social security get a raise in 2023 to preserve retirees’ purchasing power?

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  Personal Finance

  Cosigning Can Hurt Your Credit, but It Can Also Help

  Cosigning a loan or credit card can hurt or help your credit score, depending on how the person you signed for behaves.

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  Personal Finance

  Woman Goes Viral for Using Her Sugar Daddy as an Excuse to Get out of Jury Duty

  How much do sugar daddies pay? See the average after a potential juror in the Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial revealed her sugar baby earnings.

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  Mortgages

  How to Get a Lower Monthly Mortgage Payment

  Do you want to decrease your monthly mortgage payment? Here’s how to go about it.

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  Investments & Deals

  Elon Musk's Twitter Plans: Private Company, Subscriptions, and Free Speech

  As Elon Musk pushes forward with his hostile takeover of Twitter, here is what happens to the microblogging site if Musk buys it. Will the board accept his offer?

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  Investments & Deals

  Real Estate Can Be a Liquid Investment, Depends on Your Approach

  If you’re wondering whether real estate is a liquid investment, the answer depends on the approach you take since there are various options.

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  Investments & Deals

  Save for Your Child’s Future With These Investment Options

  With tuition fees and costs of living on the rise, it's important to plan for your child's future. What are the best ways to invest money for a child?

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  Personal Finance

  What To Do if You Want To Buy Your Leased Car

  You typically get the option to buy your leased car. Whether you should do that, however, depends on a variety of factors.

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  Investments & Deals

  Elon Musk, Now Twitter’s Largest Shareholder, Has Made a Premium Offer to the Company

  After disclosing his large stake in Twitter and walking back plans to join its board, Elon Musk has offered $54.20 for each outstanding share.

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  Personal Finance

  Major Changes Could Be Coming to 401(k) Plans in 2022

  As the House passes 'SECURE Act 2.0,' big changes might be coming to 401(k) plans in 2022.

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  Investments & Deals

  Elon Musk Initiated a "Bear Hug" Offer to Buy Twitter — Will He Prevail?

  Elon Musk has made an offer for Twitter, which is a typical “bear hug” in financial parlance. Who owns Twitter now and will Musk be able to take it private?

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  Federal Assistance

  Brett Favre Got Caught Up in a Welfare Scam, Text Messages Surface

  Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been accused of using welfare funds to settle a debt and fund a business he backs. How did he get involved in a welfare scam?

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  Personal Finance Guides

  I Bond Yields Could Hit Double Digits — How to Buy the Red-Hot Investment

  I Bonds have been getting popular and the yields on the bonds could soon approach double digits. How can investors buy I Bonds and should they?

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  Personal Finance

  Need To Buy a Mattress? You May Want To Hold Off Until They Go on Sale

  Anyone who wants a good night's sleep should invest in a good matress. When do mattresses go on sale?

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  Personal Finance

  When Does It Make Sense to Refinance Your Mortgage? Shorter Terms May Be More Beneficial in 2022

  If mortgage refinancing helps you pay off your mortgage faster, save you money, and help you build equity, it’s worth considering.

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  Credit

  Negative Information Can Stay on Credit Reports for 10 Years or More

  How long does debt stay on credit reports? See how long credit bureaus will list late payments, collection accounts, and other negative information.

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  Personal Finance

  Jury Duty Can Be Costly, but Skipping It Might Be Costlier

  What happens if you skip jury duty? Find out how jurisdictions penalize people who don’t show up for jury duty—and people are habitual no-shows.

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  Personal Finance

  Filing Taxes Late: Penalties, Interest, and Requesting an Extension

  The 2022 tax filing deadline on April 18 is approaching quickly. Some people might miss the deadline. Here's what to expect from the IRS when you file your taxes late.

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  Taxes

  Mailing in Your Federal Tax Return? Here’s Where It Should Go

  Your state and other factors will dictate where your federal tax return needs to be mailed for the 2022 tax filing season. Here's how to figure it out.

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  Investments & Deals

  Who Owns Kmart and Is the Retailer Going Out of Business?

  Kmart will only have three stores open in the U.S. Who owns Kmart and is the once popular retailer going out of business? Here's what consumers can expect.

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  Personal Finance

  The Companies That Make Raising Children Easier

  Raising a child while working can be difficult, especially when they're in their early years. What companies offer daycare benefits?

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  Personal Finance

  Want to Expand And Sell Beyond Etsy? Here Are a Few Alternatives To Try

  Whether you’re taking time away from Etsy to make a statement or simply wish to take your business elsewhere, there are alternatives for Etsy sellers

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  News

  FTC Reveals More Robinhood Investing App Complaints — Tip of the Iceberg

  Robinhood is still facing heat for its investing app problems. Here’s what the FTC says about the Robinhood complaints. What does it all mean for the investing app?

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  Personal Finance

  Easy College Scholarships — There's Something for Everyone

  If you’re looking for easy college scholarships, you may be surprised that you can qualify for some programs by simply being tall. There are scholarships for everyone.

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