Vadym Pastukh / Shutterstock.com Amazon is one of the biggest retailers in the world. When it comes to shopping on Amazon, many people look for cost efficiency and convenience. However, you might be making some common mistakes when you shop at the giant online retailer. If you want to avoid losing out, avoid these errors. … Read more

This year has brought us a mix of continued and new financial challenges. Inflation stuck with us, with the annual inflation rate ending 2022 at 7.1%, compared with 6.8% at the end of 2021. And due to continued inflation, the Federal Reserve started hitting the economy with rate hikes this year — seven rate hikes, … Read more

Zoriana Zaitseva / Shutterstock.com One of the biggest financial stories of 2022 was inflation The annual inflation rate was 7.1% as of November, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is one of the federal government’s gauges of inflation. But inflation hit some items more than others — shooting as high as 254% … Read more

At a Glance The Consumer Financial Bureau has fined Wells Fargo $3.7 billion for repeated legal violations. These violations include misapplying loan payments, charging incorrect interest and fees, and wrongfully foreclosing on homes and repossessing vehicles. This is just the latest in a long series of scandals for the bank over the past decade. On … Read more

A little someone named Warren Buffett (ever heard of him?) has often expounded on the benefits of long-term investing, having once said: “Our favorite holding period is forever.” And yes, the benefits of long-term investing— normally meaning ten years or more—are numerous and well-documented. A well-structured, diversified portfolio might include a mix of assets suitable … Read more

Inside Creative House / Shutterstock.com As we age, our health risks increase. After all, none of us is going to live forever. However, we all can improve the odds of a longer, more healthful life simply by avoiding the following deadly health mistakes that people tend to make after age 50. One note: Consult your … Read more

Trim Free Pros Savings – You can get major savings as Trim cancels unwanted subscriptions on your behalf. Usability – Easy to use interface. Price – It’s free to use and you’ll only charged if Trim can save you money. A true win-win. Cons Integration – Bill negotiation currently only works with cable and internet … Read more

Research suggests that — contrary to popular wisdom — money can indeed buy you happiness. But it also offers another gift: a sense of calm and control. Researchers from four prestigious institutions — Harvard Business School, the University of Southern California, Groningen University and Columbia Business School — recently conducted a series of experiments that … Read more

Kardasov Films / Shutterstock.com While another year of progress hasn’t brought us flying cars yet, we’ve gained countless everyday conveniences in recent decades. We can do everything from make a cup of coffee to make a room smell better with just the press of a button. And cheap disposables and ready-made products also make our … Read more

The housing market has been kind to homeowners these last few years. The average home value has jumped 43% since late 2019, and sellers have raked in eye-popping profits because of it. But that was then. As we head in 2023, the market looks very different. With mortgage rates more than double their year-ago level, … Read more