Seniors lose tens of billions of dollars to scams each year. To protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud, it helps to know what to look out for. Here are 12 of the most common financial scams that target seniors.
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Ibotta is a dominant shopping rewards program that helps customers earn cash-back rewards and save money on groceries and common household products. But it’s not the only game in town. Here are eight other apps worth considering.
Almost everything is negotiable. Of course, you can haggle over your car and home prices. But you can also negotiate better deals with your employer, utility providers, cell phone carrier, hotel and Airbnb bookings, and medical bills. Learn how to negotiate better deals on everything to get the most value possible.
The homebuying process can be exhilarating and daunting in equal measure. Fortunately, today’s technology provides homebuyers with a set of free resources you can explore without ever leaving your sofa. Read on to learn about 17 favorite free homebuying resources.
We get mixed messages about debt. Why does debt seem like such a necessity in our lives but also a burden that promises financial doom? It’s because not all debt is the same. Learn the difference between “good” debt and “bad” debt here.
Consumers with strong credit scores have a vast array of rewards credit cards at their fingertips, from no-frills retail cards to ultraluxe travel cards with eye-popping annual fees. Here’s a closer look at what these cards have to offer and how to maximize your rewards if you own one.
Customer loyalty programs give you rewards on nearly everything you buy at certain stores, including discounts and points tradable for free stuff. Find out which loyalty programs get high reviews and how to make them work for you.
A staple of modern American retirement planning, the traditional IRA remains one of the easiest and most popular tax-sheltered accounts. Here’s a crash course on how traditional IRAs work, and how you can take advantage of them at any age as part of your personal retirement strategy.
Franchising can mitigate many of the problems that bedevil less experienced entrepreneurs, especially those who value external support and don’t want to sink or swim based on an unproven business concept. Learn if franchising a business the right approach for you here.
Currently, it’s nearly impossible for most students to attend college without student loans in the United States. In fact, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for College Access and Success, more than two-thirds of students borrowed money for school in 2018. That’s because tuition has been rising exponentially faster than household incomes. According to
Compassionate leave or paid family leave gives flexibility to workers with family obligations and dependent care needs, and it’s fairly common in the developed economies of the world. What is compassionate leave and what would it look like in the U.S.? Learn more about it here.
Online banks are powerful personal finance tools that offer convenient access to funds – but, not all are created equal. As one of the first online-only institutions, Ally Bank has developed a reputation for responsive customer service, high interest rates on checking and savings accounts, and reasonable fees. Like many online banks, Ally has no
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