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Even before the COVID-19 crisis, 50% of Americans were concerned, anxious, or fearful about their financial well-being? Thirty-one percent had less than $500 in savings and 19% had no money to cover an emergency. Yet for many of us, it .. Read more

A lot of people think that estate planning is only for those with significant wealth or property. But it’s actually for anybody with any loved ones who might be left behind. If you care about them, if you want to make sure your assets .. Read more

If you’re in the market and you’ve decided to buy a used car, there are a lot of considerations to take into account. Though more expensive, shopping for a new car is easier. It’s a given that no new car has a secret past, .. Read more

We’ve written here before on the importance of vacation for de-stressing, creativity, and productivity, but what if you just don’t have the money to fly to a remote beach or history-laden European city? Do you want to spend .. Read more

Practicing fiscal fitness is a little like going to the gym to get your body in better shape. You have to be committed, establish a routine, and track your progress. If you are determined to save more this year, now's a good time to evaluat .. Read more

Even though this may end up being the warmest winter on record (surpassing last year’s claim to that title), much of the US is still experiencing typical winter conditions. The good news is that natural gas prices are at 16-year-low a .. Read more

In 2013, Americans spent $603 billion on the winter holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa — far more than all the other holidays combined! The average person spent $730 on food, gifts, and holidays decorations. If you have .. Read more

For those who travel frequently for business and pleasure, the costs of hotels and rental cars can add up quickly. Even with a per diem from your business or money saved up for a vacation, you can find these expenses burning through your ca .. Read more

As summer winds to a close, parents start the process of shopping for supplies for their school-age kids. In 2010, the National Retail Federation estimated that the average American family would spend more than $600 on back to school suppli .. Read more

Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (establishing what is generally known as Obamacare), most people’s access to affordable health insurance is greater than it has been. But navigating Healthcare.gov can be a complicated task .. Read more