10 Housing Markets That Are Cooling Fastest

Jonathan Park / Shutterstock.com Housing markets that were the soaring stars during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are now coming back down to earth, according to real-estate brokerage firm Redfin. Sales also are lagging in markets that are known as technology hubs as widespread layoffs hit that industry, according to a Redfin analysis of … Read more

Beware This Common Social Security Planning Mistake

Americans are way off-target about how much they will likely earn from Social Security during retirement. But taking one simple step can reduce the degree of the error dramatically, according to new research. People in their 50s and 60s underestimate their future Social Security benefits by an average of $1,896 a year, or 11.5%, according … Read more

15 Best Bank Accounts for Kids Under 18 (Checking & Savings) – Rates for 2023

Opening a bank account for your kids and becoming a joint account holder is a great way to: Reinforce basic banking concepts that we take for granted, such as adding and withdrawing funds Teach basic budgeting skills and demonstrate the importance of spending less than you earn, a cornerstone of financial responsibility Demonstrate the importance … Read more

8 Best Debit and Prepaid Cards for Kids & Teenagers Under 18 Years Old

Kid-friendly debit cards have lots of built-in advantages, including full adult ownership (usually) and tight controls on transactions. They also tend to have robust educational features and tools to reinforce the money lessons kids naturally learn by using them.The downside is kid-friendly debit cards tend to have higher fees than kids checking accounts or savings … Read more