Ahh, Christmas. It comes around just once a year and brings joy and lots of cheer. It’s the season of giving and forgiving. It’s the season of cozy nights and settling in by a warm fire with hot chocolate. It’s the season of lights, ice skating and endless Christmas parties.…
“What is debt?” You’ve probably heard a lot of different answers and examples and advice . . . Heck, with so many opinions, it all gets confusing and honestly a little annoying. Well, let’s get some straightforward clarity. How? By breaking down what debt actually is and how it works…
Life insurance has many purposes: It can bring peace of mind, support loved ones financially and play an important role in an estate plan. But it can be confusing to know which type of policy is right for you. For some older individuals, guaranteed life can be a good choice.…
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Christmas is the season of giving, but that doesn’t have to mean giving more of your money to your insurance company. Yes, we’re going to talk about insurance at Christmas because nothing fills the heart with good cheer like thoughts of dying, crashing your car, your house catching on fire,…
A partridge in a pear tree can’t really cost that much—can it? Well, you might be surprised by how expensive it would be to buy that single bird or any of the gifts from the classic Christmas song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” And let’s face it: We’ve all wondered just…
People love the idea of sitting back, doing nothing, and making money. You know it’s true. That’s why get-rich-quick schemes like cryptocurrency and nothing-down real estate have gotten so popular these days. Well, here’s one more thing you can add to that list: sports betting apps. If betting on sports…
The average American adult hasn’t made a new friend in five years.1 Five years! So, if you’re wondering how to make friends, you’re not alone. Why is making friends so hard? Because friendships are formed through shared experiences, in doing hard things together, which is why a lot of our ride…
Keeping up with your car maintenance probably isn’t the most thrilling item on your to-do list. But paying a little bit of routine attention (and cash) on your vehicle is completely worth it—for your safety and your savings. We’ve got 13 car maintenance tips that can keep your car out…
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup December 21, 2024. Stories, news, politics and events impacting personal finance during the past week. U.S. household wealth rises in Q3 2024 The total net worth of American households posted its fourth consecutive quarterly increase in the third quarter of 2024. Household wealth grew…
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