Percent Review 2023: Alternative Investing Simplified

Private credit is an alternative investment that grew from $500 million under management in 2015 to $1.4 trillion at the end of 2022 globally. For businesses and individuals who aren’t able to obtain financing from traditional sources (such as banks), private credit can help.  With private credit becoming a more mainstream source of both financing … Read more

8 Homeowner Expenses That Are Still Rising in 2023

Nicoleta Ionescu / Shutterstock.com The long bout of inflation that has bedeviled household budgets from coast to coast finally shows some signs of moderating. But prices are still rising, and homeowners are feeling the bite. An overwhelming majority of homeowners — 89% — said they noticed a bump in the cost of home utilities and … Read more

6 Surprising Things You Should Keep in the Fridge

Asier Romero / Shutterstock.com The refrigerator keeps our foods fresh and safe to eat, but are you underutilizing this kitchen appliance? In addition to food items, there are likely other things around your house that can benefit from refrigeration. Following are some items that you should stick in the fridge today. Just make sure to … Read more

As Gold Hits All-Time Highs, What You Need to Know

You’ve probably noticed that gold has been approaching record highs, with some Wall Street experts predicting further gains ahead. Why is this happening, and more to the point, should you be investing in gold? Here’s what you need to know. Why gold? One of the hallmarks of successful investing is diversification: having money in different … Read more

15 Great Places to Retire Where Health Care Is Good

photo.eccles / Shutterstock.com In our older years, we often find that health care matters more than ever before. We’re likely to need physicians, medical services, hospitals, clinics and other health professionals, and it’s best to have them nearby for easy access. In its latest annual ranking of the best places for retirees, WalletHub assessed each … Read more

Hiatus Review: The Smart Way to Manage Your Bills

Trusted by over 1,000,000 people Hiatus 4.0 Hiatus organizes your finances and monitors your largest expenses. Get better rates on your debt, insurance, deposits and utilities. Start Saving When budgets just aren’t working and you’ve got more money going out than coming in, sometimes it takes a good look at your monthly expenses. Going from “in … Read more

10 Embarrassing Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

B-D-S Piotr Marcinski / Shutterstock.com It’s said that to err is human and to forgive is divine. However, sometimes it can feel impossible to forgive our all-too-human selves for things that go wrong. Like the time you invited a pal to a birthday lunch and somehow left the house without your wallet. Or the time … Read more