What to Buy (and Skip) in November 2024

November is a great month for bargains. Black Friday happens this month after all, and the supposed single-day sale holiday seems to get stronger and go longer every year. Plus, online retailers like to keep you guessing and may drop a worthy deal on any given day....

Holiday Deals Are Here. Don’t Let Debt Follow

The unofficial start of the holiday shopping season has arrived. Thanks to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and other retailers’ “early holiday” sales, shoppers don’t have to wait until Black Friday in November to start deal hunting. But a long shopping season can lead to...

6 Milestones and How They Might Change Your Life Insurance Needs

Getting married, welcoming kids and starting a business are some reasons you might be thinking about life insurance. Life is full of life-changing moments. Moving to a different city, starting a new job, becoming a first-time parent (or grandparent). But it’s also...

The Best Ways to Give Money to a Teenager

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Lacking Confidence in Your Financial Decisions? Where to Find Help

How much money should you have in your emergency fund? What percentage of your income should you be saving for retirement? Financial questions like these can be high-stakes. And reaching the right decision on them can seem complex and difficult, in part because...