Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you have no credit history, it can be hard to do things like get a mortgage, find affordable car loans or even rent a bigger apartment. The easiest place to start building good credit is with a credit card. But … Read more
It’s no surprise that college is expensive, but today, prospective learners are increasingly skeptical of the price tag. Seventy percent of 18- to 34-year-olds who do not have college degrees — and 49% who do — said in a recent survey that college is a “questionable investment.” For me, the value of the investment wasn’t … Read more
fizkes / Shutterstock.com If you’re living on a fixed income or struggling to hold on to your home, you might be relieved to learn about property tax deferral programs. Generally offered through state or local governments, these programs enable eligible homeowners to postpone paying part or all of their property taxes — for anywhere from … Read more
Kleber Cordeiro / Shutterstock.com You’ve probably heard that the United States is undergoing a “triple-demic” right now — a convergence of three contagious respiratory viral illnesses: influenza, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Hospitals around the country are filling with cases of all three, CBS News reports. Flu season typically doesn’t peak until February and, … Read more
You can only work so many hours per day, so if you want to build wealth, you will need to make money while you sleep. For this to happen, you must find ways to generate passive income. Unfortunately, earning passive income can seem overwhelming as it often requires a lot of money or effort upfront … Read more
Ariya J / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. If your spending has gotten out of control or you want to cut down on unnecessary expenses, it might be time to embark on a no-spend challenge. Going an entire month without spending beyond necessities can be an eye-opening experience. … Read more
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Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. January comes on the heels of the busy Black Friday and holiday seasons — and all the sales that go with them. So it’s no surprise that many people don’t think about saving in the first month of the year. But like any other time, January … Read more
JW_PNW / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Brad Cross expected to pay just $350 for renting a Honda Accord for four days in June from Avis in Salt Lake City. Instead, the car rental company broadsided him with a surprise $2,974 charge to his credit card. “Avis said … Read more
Cornelius Krishna Tedjo / Shutterstock.com As a new year approaches, Americans likely are filled with hopes — and a few fears. After a rough 2022, many of us have bruised finances. And while we may be hopeful that 2023 will be better, we also harbor some anxieties about how the next 12 months will impact … Read more