I hate debt. Don’t you? Debt’s like a cancer, eating away at your goals. It’s taking money out of your pocket and handing it to a lender. They’re getting ahead. You’re not. So, let’s destroy your debts this year! And while we’re at it, let’s fix up your credit, too. If your debts are small … 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
CREATISTA / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re struggling with unpaid medical bills, you’re not alone. Americans are estimated to owe as much as $140 billion in unpaid medical debt, according to a 2021 study from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. Mounting medical bills can wreck … Read more
Dee Dalasio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. As anyone who has accumulated a collection of jewelry knows, there’s nothing like the detritus in drawers, boxes and overflowing jewelry boxes. Amid the diamonds and opals, the silver and gold (OK, if you’re lucky), lies a different kind of beauty … Read more
You did it! You’ve saved up a down payment, improved your credit score, and settled on a couple of neighborhoods with the amenities you really want. You’ve even found a real estate agent you love working with. Now all you have to do is find the right house, and you’ve unlocked new features in the … Read more
Life moves quickly. It’s easy to get distracted. But that can be costly. Miss an important financial date or deadline, and you could be on the hook for a penalty or lose out on a limited-time opportunity to save money. Enter our “Money Calendar” series. In this edition, we’ve rounded up noteworthy money dates in … Read more
Opening a savings account for your business might seem odd, but if you think about it, it’s a great way to have an emergency fund in case something goes wrong. In fact, many businesses open savings accounts for several reasons, many of which we’ll discuss below. At the same time, knowing which savings accounts will … Read more
Kamil Macniak / Shutterstock.com If inflation ravaged your budget in 2022, you’re probably looking for ways to cut costs in 2023. Some expenses are relatively easy to trim, and we highlighted many of them in “15 Painless Ways You Can Cut Costs in 2022.” But there are also some less obvious ways to keep a … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com It’s hard to put a price on a good night’s sleep. The right amount of rest leaves us ready to face another day, and contributes to our health over the long run. Yet, many people do not get restful sleep. Recently, researchers at University of California, Berkeley, uncovered some of … Read more
Quick Look The gold standard is a failed monetary system in which the value of a currency is directly linked to gold. While it sounds like a good idea, there are more cons than pros. A look at the history of the gold standard shows why it doesn’t work. In October 2022, H.R. 9157 quietly … Read more