It feels like everything’s just way more expensive these days, doesn’t it? Yeah, that’s because it is. With inflation at the highest level we’ve seen in 41 years, one of the top things on the “costs more than it used to” list is gasoline. Paying for gas just to make…
Key takeaways While the Chase Sapphire Reserve® offers a range of lucrative benefits, its 50% rewards boost for travel redemptions is a significant perk. This benefit helps users get 50% more value for each point redeemed for airfare, hotel stays, car rentals and other travel. In order to get 50%…
Ahh, sweet summertime. I don’t know about you, but summer at my house is filled with snow cones, pool parties, trips to the lake and cookouts. When Winston and I decided to host our first cookout, I was a tad nervous. First off, I’m no grill master. And second .…
Did you know the national average cost of car insurance is $1,342 for full coverage?1 (That works out to about $112 for your monthly car insurance bill.) But remember, that’s the average. Car insurance costs vary a lot depending on a bunch of factors. So, how do insurance companies figure…
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Update as of June 2023: Federal student loan payments will resume October 2023—with interest starting back September 1, 2023. Let’s be real: It’s been a rough few years. Maybe you were hit hard financially, and it’s been a struggle to keep food on the table, let…
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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…
Okay guys, picture this: Your parents have worked hard their whole lives and have a nice little nest egg set aside to enjoy their retirement years. Then one day, someone calls or emails them from the IRS or somewhere else super official-sounding, and your parents share private financial info with…
Like it or not, winter is here (unless you live in Florida). And you know what that means—it’s time to brace yourself (and your budget) for a crazy high heating bill. Ugh. It’s no secret that paying to keep your whole house warm isn’t cheap, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to save on…
Buying or selling a house is probably the biggest financial transaction you’ll ever make—after all, there are hundreds of thousands of dollars at stake. That’s a lot of money! Because buying or selling a house is so expensive and complicated (hello, paperwork!), having a good real estate agent in your corner…
Retirement is a time for you to enjoy what you love—whether that’s traveling, spending time with family, or serving your community. If you want to live your retirement dream, you need a plan. And knowing the best cities to retire can help you make your hard-earned dollars go farther when…
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