CNBC weighed in with financial experts to determine the most thoughtful ways millions of Americans can spend the likely soon arrival of a second stimulus check. Here is what they learned. (cnbc.com) Negotiations between the…
The Most Overlooked Ways to Make Money Now
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the financial struggles confronting the vast majority of Americans. Namely, three-quarters of us face financial difficulties when our paychecks are delayed for even one week. Living paycheck-to-paycheck is a…
Keep Track of Your COVID-19 Relief Payment
Starting this Friday, a new feature from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will allow U.S. citizens to track the date their COVID-19 relief payment should arrive in the mail or be deposited into their bank…
Mortgage Rates Could Hit Record Lows Thanks to…
Since the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to 0% to ease the crisis sparked by COVID-19, the U.S. could see mortgage rates hit record lows. But multiple factors will prevent mortgage rates from falling to…
Do This to Prevent Elder Bankruptcy
Financial advisers can help us experience retirement the way it's meant to be: full of happiness and leisure, instead of being plagued by anxiety and hardship. While the number of elderly Americans filing for bankruptcy…
The Best Cards for Rebuilding Your Credit
Opening a new credit card is a smart way to build or improve your credit score, as long as you're fiscally responsible. (CNBC.com) While there are thousands of credit cards available, most require some sort…
The Inequality Index Politicians Should Discuss
At CNN's most recent Democratic presidential primary debate, host Erin Burnett repeated the oft-cited claim that income inequality is growing at an alarming rate. Burnett asked one of the candidates what they would do to…
Never Buy These Things New
We all feel the urge to have new things. But that doesn't mean it's always prudent to splurge on the latest and greatest name-brand products. There are plenty of items you can buy secondhand, and…
Most Americans With Credit Card Debt Make This…
A recent survey shows that more than fifty percent of Americans with credit card debt are making one crucial mistake. (Fox Business) Bankrate found that 68 percent of Americans with credit card debt are trying…