Millions Can’t Cover an Emergency Expense. Here’s How You Can

If you don’t have the cash available, start by asking for help with payments, then move on to low-cost borrowing options. For many people, a surprise expense isn’t just a setback — it’s an unsolvable puzzle. How can you pay the mechanic or doctor if you simply...

Scammers Are Using AI to Target You

As scammers leverage AI, consumers can defend themselves by becoming familiar with common scams and being suspicious of unexpected calls. AI tools are making it easier than ever for scammers to defraud consumers. The FBI reports that cybercrime is on the rise,...

Are You Doom Spending? 5 Ways to Stop

Know the signs, set spending limits and limit one-click purchases. After a long day of working, taking care of my kids and worrying about the state of the world, it’s easy for me to relax into one of my favorite activities: online shopping. I may not be able to...

4 Mortgage Mindsets That Might Be Holding You Back

The way you think about your mortgage can influence your homeownership journey — and the right mindset can put you on the best path. On a scale of one to Demogorgon, how uneasy does your mortgage make you feel? If it’s close to the flower-faced monster, you’re not...

Locked Out: 3 Outdated Myths About Manufactured Homes

Starter homes are scarce. Factory-built housing can help fill the gap — if buyers and lawmakers rethink old ideas. Manufactured homes have a reputation problem — but so did sardines, until foodies decided the humble little fish had a cool factor. Today’s homes have...