Sep 22, 2023
European travel is — by some metrics — bigger this year than it was pre-pandemic. In the first six months of 2023, 43% more Americans flew to Europe compared to the same period in 2022 and 4% more than the same period in 2019. Those figures come from the U.S....
Sep 15, 2023
The latest income-driven repayment (IDR) plan has been touted as the most generous student loan plan ever — and it could give greater flexibility to married couples with student debt. Dubbed Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), this new IDR plan replaces an existing...
Sep 1, 2023
If your swimsuit is still drying from your last trip or you’re packing for a Labor Day getaway, traveling for Thanksgiving or the winter holidays probably isn’t top of mind. And remember last year when people were procrastinating and finding last-minute holiday travel...
Aug 23, 2023
As we move into the fall, it’s a good time to review your overall credit score and take steps to move it in a positive direction before the holiday shopping season. Closely managing your credit score is important, especially since consumers are reporting access...
Aug 14, 2023
The cash-stuffing method of budgeting revives the popularity on an old concept. When Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez wanted to cut back on her food spending, the finance expert and money coach applied what is known as the “cash-stuffing” method of budgeting. She put the cash...
Aug 1, 2023
Packing your things and moving to a new home is a financial hurdle even in the best of times, but higher demand for moving-related services in the summer can send prices skyrocketing. If you’re wondering how to pay for an upcoming move, there are financing options,...