Jan 24, 2024
The average cost of total car ownership in the U.S. rose 16% from 2019 to 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. A new study from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll finds that this cost is wearing on American vehicle owners. The study —...
Jan 17, 2024
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Like many other educators, high school science teacher Robert Curtiss of Dearborn, Michigan, thought he was doing the right thing by investing in his school district’s 403(b) retirement...
Jan 10, 2024
When you need to borrow cash, the last thing you want to encounter is a fraudster plotting to steal money from you. But as people increasingly shop for personal loans online, scammers are ready to take advantage. Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion in losses...
Jan 5, 2024
Credit is top of mind for many folks going into 2024. Nearly 4 in 5 Americans (79%) say they are trying to improve their credit, according to a recent survey from NerdWallet. Getting ahead of surprises will go a long way in protecting your credit. Here are four things...
Jan 3, 2024
Savers end 2023 on a high note. But a Fed rate pause may extend to 2024. In a year that saw the federal funds rate reach its highest level in more than two decades, high-yield savings accounts are earning some of the best rates we’ve seen in a while. This means savvy...
Dec 29, 2023
It’s almost that time, when everyone resolves to do better and achieve more in the coming year. And a new survey suggests that some people may be fueling their 2024 resolutions with the financial regrets of 2023. About two-thirds (67%) of Americans have financial...
