Managing Money will how to save money, budget, understand credit and debt, and banking.
In the absence of reliable economic data due to the longest government shutdown in American history, hearing words like inflation, bear market, and recession bandied about in the financial news is nerve-wracking. It would be natural for you to worry … Read More
Nowadays, calling someone frugal is more of a virtue, like giving a badge of honor to that person. Being frugal or cheap is sometimes used interchangeably, but the terms have subtle differences. According to Merriam-Webster, frugal is characterized by or … Read More
Emergencies happen. They can put a severe dent in our budget and our lives. It may mean reaching for your credit card to pay an unexpected bill when you don’t have access to liquid money. You may not have gotten … Read More
As inflation normalizes, consumers may see lower borrowing rates for buying homes and cars and using credit cards. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it will provide solid relief for those who put their plans on hold. The Federal Reserve (Fed) … Read More
Your financial lives depend on your creditworthiness. You’ll have challenges applying for a loan or credit card if you have a low credit score. Lenders review our credit report and FICO credit scores when we go for a loan to … Read More
Do you make resolutions at the end of the year? Most of us make them but don’t follow through to fruition. However, financial resolutions are different because it’s a way to do some financial planning in the new year and … Read More
When you save money, you want to put it in a safe place, have readily available access, and earn some interest. You don’t want to stash your cash in pillowcases, under your bed, or in a shoebox. Managing your savings … Read More
When aiming to accumulate and conserve wealth, be ready to tackle some tough choices and trade-offs. Your planning should start as early as possible so that you have a reasonable early start on your roadmap to accumulate wealth, have financial … Read More
You might think having a credit score in the 500s would keep you from buying a home. But that isn’t always the case. Depending on your circumstances, you may have lending options that allow you to overcome that poor credit … Read More
Teachers typically have summers off and can find a job during their break, travel, or do a combination. Additionally, they can pursue these popular summer jobs for teachers. The average K-12 teacher salary in the United States is $56,200, but … Read More
Glad you asked that question. Talking about averages is always tricky when you are talking about lumpy numbers. The average stock market return is the percentage change in the stock market value over one year or a period of years. … Read More