Aug 30, 2024
Things are (finally) getting better for home buyers. Here’s your playbook to navigate the remainder of an unpredictable year. At the risk of jinxing it, things are looking up for home buyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has dropped for three...
Aug 28, 2024
Instead of using credit to stay afloat with regular expenses, consider some of these alternatives to keep your finances on track. By now, the higher cost of goods and services may have prompted you to consider using buy now, pay later plans, credit cards or other...
Aug 21, 2024
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. The term “self-care” might conjure images of relaxing bubble baths or massages. But true self-care encompasses your finances, too. “Self-care is about taking care of yourself so you can...
Aug 14, 2024
When shopping online, there’s more to consider than what to buy and how much to spend. If you plan to shop marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy and Walmart that host third-party sellers, you’ll also want to watch out for scams. Derrek Casebolt thought he was getting a...
Aug 7, 2024
Maintaining solid credit can open doors to financial goals, but misunderstanding how credit works can make your efforts futile. As part of the 2024 State of Consumer Credit study, a NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll asked more than 2,000 adults a...
Aug 2, 2024
The 60/30/10 budget may help you better manage your expenses in an economy with high inflation. You may have heard of the 50/30/20 budget. With this popular budgeting method, you allocate up to 50% of your after-tax income for needs like your rent or mortgage, 30% for...
