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 the noteworthy money dates … Read more
You’re in for a treat once you learn about the best real estate apps that every investor needs on their phone. Technology has so many applications nowadays. It’s difficult to find an industry that’s not influenced by the advancements in technology. The real estate sector has undergone many changes because of technological progress. It’s now … Read more
smile23 / Shutterstock.com Gift cards are a way of life in America. And if you know the right secrets, you can buy gift cards for less than you may realize is possible — not to mention getting them for free. You can also make gift cards pay off to a greater degree than you likely … Read more
The world has no shortage of online and mobile-first banks. I spend a lot of time researching and writing about financial technology, and if I find them all difficult to keep straight, I can’t imagine what it’s like for someone unfamiliar with the landscape. Finding a reliable place to park your money shouldn’t require so … Read more
Your choice of checking account can make or break your finances, whether you’re using it to get your paychecks from your employer through direct deposits, everyday checking, paying off bills, or just a safe place to stash your savings. In 2022, there are countless checking accounts to choose from. Some have a monthly charge, some … Read more
Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. Even with a longer sales season, Black Friday is still the biggest shopping occasion of the year for many. But the deals keep going after that day and Cyber Monday, so don’t miss out on solid saving opportunities during the last month of the year. Whether … Read more
Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Homeowners who closely follow real estate developments are getting a little nervous. After years of prices rising from coast to coast, the U.S. housing market suddenly is going cold. The pattern seems eerily similar to events more than 15 years ago, when housing values plunged seemingly overnight. The bursting of … Read more
Greenseas / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Construction Coverage. Despite inflation, rising interest rates, and recession fears, the outlook for the construction industry in the next few years appears positive, according to Construction Coverage. A midyear report from the American Institute of Architects projected 9.1% growth in nonresidential construction for the remainder … Read more
Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. How well did you pay attention in high school chemistry? You probably never guessed pH would one day affect your front lawn. That’s where liming comes in, and we’ll show you why and how to lime a lawn. If your yellow lawn isn’t … Read more
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.com Americans continue to pull up stakes and move somewhere new in record numbers, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Nearly one-quarter of all U.S. homebuyers — 24.1% — were looking to move in the three-month period that ended in October. This is just a touch below the 24.2% who … Read more