Nearly 25% of U.S. Pet Owners Insure Their Pets. Should You?

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...

3 Steps to Take After Transferring a Balance to a New Credit Card

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...

Remodel or Move? How to Decide

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...

Home Sellers and Buyers: What You Must Know for 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...

4 Ways to Hit Your Family Savings Goals in 2025

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  If you have a family, you likely have multiple savings goals — saving for your kid’s college education, putting money away for retirement and budgeting for your next family vacation....