Dec 6, 2023
Recently, trying to invest and save for the future has felt like a never-ending cycle of highs and lows for many people. Those investing for longer-term goals, such as retirement, may be able to afford to ride out the market swings. But what if you need money sooner? ...
Dec 1, 2023
Shoppers gearing up for the 2023 holiday season won’t have to look hard for a convenient way to pay for all those presents. “Buy now, pay later,” a type of payment plan that divides the total cost of your purchase into smaller installments, is offered at most major...
Nov 24, 2023
Holidays are meant to be full of love, but sometimes they’re full of stress and anxiety. One of the culprits can be the unspoken financial commitment of family dinners, travel and chaotic gift-buying. Sometimes the stress is beyond your control, but there are some...
Nov 17, 2023
As borrowers gear up for federal student loan bills resuming this fall, they face a revamped landscape that includes a new repayment plan, servicer switches and long call wait times. Another imminent concern: scammers who want to take advantage of the moment....
Nov 10, 2023
Retailers once again have begun their bid for consumers’ attention with big sales early in fall, such as what amounts to a second Amazon Prime Day sale. A longer holiday shopping season lets you spread out expenses, but it also could lead to overspending. Danetha Doe,...
Nov 3, 2023
While everyone is at risk and there’s no foolproof way to eliminate it, learning how to safeguard yourself against fraud can go a long way in lowering your risk. According to the Identity Theft Research Center (ITRC) Annual Data Breach Report, 2022 at least 422...