It’s been difficult to watch the action in the stock market lately. The Federal Reserve, or Fed, is moving to combat inflation at levels we haven’t seen in more than four decades, and most financial experts agree that there’s a high probability of an economic recession in the near term. Of course, the market is … Read more
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Think you don’t need a renters insurance policy unless you’re older, well-off, and have expensive furniture or art collections? If so, you’ve bought into one of the myths about renters insurance. And without basic personal liability coverage for your property, you’re playing fast and loose with your financial future. Peace of mind is priceless, and … Read more
It’s probably going to be even more expensive to heat your home this winter, but some states are ramping up assistance programs to help people pay their bills. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) has predicted that the average household can expect to pay about 17% more than last winter for their heating bills. … Read more
Pros: App Store: 4.8 – 51K reviews $150 Welcome Bonus Pros: App Store: 4.6 – 122.4k reviews When it comes to taking out a payday loan, there is no question that it can be beneficial if you need money in a hurry. You’ve probably seen payday loan stores or online ads for cash advances at … Read more
It’s possible to make $100s just by opening up a new bank account. But sorting through the best offers can be tricky. There’s no shortage of enticing opportunities for banking clients right now. We’re happy to do the work for you. The Money Crashers team combs through hundreds of bank account deals every month to … Read more
Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.com On Dec. 23, Congress passed a $1.7 trillion package that keeps the federal government from shutting down while also handing out legislative goodies for the holidays. These include, among other things, revisions to retirement law through the Secure 2.0 Act and to Medicare coverage through the Mental Health Access Improvement Act. The … Read more
Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com As you age, you probably hope to be healthy and mobile enough to live in your home for the remainder of your life without assistance from live-in caregivers. However, that vision for your golden years often doesn’t work out for many older adults. Many people won’t be able to age in … Read more
Individual bank account bonuses and rewards programs come and go. But it’s basically a given that dozens of online banks (and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions) offer enticements to new and longtime account holders at any given time. The same is true for opportunities to earn high yields (high-interest payouts) and generous rewards on other … Read more
Cookie Studio / Shutterstock.com We’ve all had brainstorms that didn’t work out. But some awful ideas get made into products that cost big bucks to promote and then become embarrassing belly flops. Those products live on in our collective memory, a reminder that even CEOs and high-paid marketing whizzes are capable of blowing it. Here’s … Read more