Browsing: Personal Finance

I used to relish going back to school. Although I was sad that summer was over, I loved the idea of new books and school supplies…

Americans have amassed record-high debt amid high inflation and recession fears. But there are ways to get back on track. Consumers have a variety of options…

Because the U.S. Supreme Court has tossed out President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness after more than three years, people with outstanding loans will have to…

Budgeting is a crucial financial skill, especially for college and university students who often have numerous expenses to manage with limited sources of income. Fortunately, budgeting…

Last week, I shared a post translating the whole of financial planning into the language of life, suggesting that all the jargon, products, pitches, services, and…

Retired Americans are being bombarded with offers for reverse mortgages. These loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their homes. Some reverse mortgage solicitations…

I’ve been with my wife for 15 years. We’re in our 40s, have two children and are very happy. We both have good jobs and make…

Americans are terrible about taking time off from work. While reasons may vary, the Pew Research Center recently reported that 46% of U.S. workers who receive…

The can The Finnish Long Drink, available in 6-packs ($13.89 and up, depending on the variety)The back story It’s the start of the big Labor Day…

For more than a decade, Robert Layton has been making payments on the roughly $128,000 he borrowed to pay for college and graduate school. In that…