After a long hiatus from traveling during the pandemic, many Americans are once again pulling their suitcases out of storage. While the impulse to go crazy with plans may be strong, you probably don’t want a vacation-debt hangover that lasts…
Money worries keep many Americans up at night. A recent survey by NextAdvisor found that 51% of Americans were anxious about their financial situation. The top 3 worries were debt, lack of savings, and not having enough for retirement. If…
To stay in good physical health, most people get a medical check-up on a regular basis. To keep your finances manageable, they need a regular check-up as well. It’s particularly important to review your finances if there have been changes…
The way your parents handle money had a big influence on the way you handle your own finances. If they modeled good financial behavior, then you were given an invaluable gift. However, there are many common beliefs and attitudes that…
When we have a toothache, we see a dentist. If we're plagued with personal problems, we might see a counselor. But when we need advice about finances, many of us don't know where to look. The common tendency is to…
Consolidating your credit card bills into a single loan can be a wise financial move. Debt consolidation can lower your overall interest costs, reduce your monthly payoff, eliminate late fees and over-the-limit charges, and allow for one, convenient monthly payment.…
Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you can expect from your pension plan or Social Security in retirement? A majority of the population will answer "no," saying…
If you love giving gifts to your family and friends, it can be hard to not overspend during the holiday season. Even those who are good about staying on budget all year end up splurging a little too much when…
More than half of Americans are worried they will outlive their retirement savings, and research shows that women are more at risk of outliving their savings than men. According to the World Economic Forum, many American women will live more…
In 2021, the IRS announced that taxpayers who itemize could deduct certain unreimbursed COVID-19 medical expenses from their taxes. Among those expenses, you can include at-home COVID-19 tests, as well as the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE), like masks,…
