Jan 29, 2025
Social Security numbers are vital for getting jobs, filing taxes, receiving government benefits and much more; they’re also becoming increasingly vulnerable to identity theft. In August 2024, news broke that nearly 3 billion Social Security numbers were reportedly...
Jan 22, 2025
Our pets are our cute, lovable companions, and just like everyone else under our roof, they come with their share of expenses. However, unlike a roommate, you can’t expect your pet to help foot its share of the bills. Of the two-thirds (67%) of Americans who are pet...
Jan 15, 2025
Moving the debt is just the first step. Have a game plan for paying down the balance before the interest-free period ends. Of the debt held by the major credit card issuers, 82% of that amount is revolving — that is, carried over from month to month — according to the...
Jan 8, 2025
After four years of living in her home in Athens, Georgia, experienced house flipper Charissa Bright realized she needed more space and an updated layout for herself, her husband and their two teenage boys. It was 2021, and working from home meant that her own office...
Jan 3, 2025
Home prices shouldn’t rise dramatically in 2025, but don’t expect mortgage rates to fall much. The year promises a mix of good and harsh news. The good news: Buyers will have more properties to choose from. Home prices won’t skyrocket. Mortgage rates might...
