A solid investment strategy gives you focus, clarity and direction—and you need all three to become a successful investor. You need to have an investment strategy that’s going to help turn your retirement dreams into a reality. Your investment strategy matters. The right strategy will help you make the right…
So you’re thinking about buying a timeshare. Hey, we get it! It’s your dream vacation spot, and you can enjoy all the benefits of a vacation home, without the hassle of owning one. It’ll be great! Yeah, right. That’s what timeshare companies want you to believe, but it’s a far…
If you already have a will, that’s great! Every adult needs a will. (And that includes you—so be sure you get that done right away if you haven’t already.) But did you know that if you’re married, your spouse needs a will too? That’s right. This is a case where…
Key takeaways The Marriott Bonvoy program makes it easy to earn points through paid hotel stays, spending on co-branded credit cards and other qualifying activities. Program members can use their points for award nights at more than 8,900 properties worldwide and for other types of travel. Earning elite status with…
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The 2024 election resulted in a Republican presidential win and Senate majority. What that means for student loans is not totally clear. However, while widespread student loan forgiveness looks less promising, the outgoing Biden administration continues to push for fixes to current programs. In other news, the Federal Open Market Committee…
You signed up for a timeshare. The pitch made it seem like the deal of a lifetime. But now you’re feeling trapped. You’re realizing that lump payment plus the growing annual maintenance fees plus the cost of traveling to your little slice of paradise isn’t really very paradise-like after all.…
If you’re covered in student loan debt, then you know how hard it is. It’s like a dark rain cloud following you around, casting a shadow on all the good things in your life. When that rain cloud sticks around long enough, it’s easy to feel hopeless, even desperate. And…
Each minute in the U.S., an average of 24 people are physically abused or stalked by an intimate partner. That is more than 12 million people per year. Sometimes, leaving an abusive situation is only half of the battle — especially for those who live with their abuser. Survivors of…
In a world of debit cards and auto-drafts, writing a check might feel super outdated. But guess what? Some businesses are old school cool and require a check if you want to buy something. (They might even charge a fee if you pay with anything other than cash or check.)…
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I travel a lot. Sometimes for work, and sometimes to sweep my wife off her feet with a not-so-surprise vacation. (Hey, it’s hard to hide a weekend getaway when you do a monthly budget together.) And as much as I love meeting new people and seeing new sights, travel can…
Key takeaways Car buying apps let you navigate the entire purchasing process from home or while on the go. Some apps also make it easy to list your car and show it off to potential buyers. Others provide instant cash offers if you’re looking to sell fast. Today, drivers can…
There’s a relatively new kid on the block in the investing world that’s gotten popular over the last few years, and it’s called an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Since you should never invest in anything you don’t understand, let’s walk through a breakdown of ETFs vs. mutual funds, so you can make the…
In the world of car insurance discounts, telematics is the “big new thing.” Using GPS technology to track drivers in real time, telematics permits insurers to observe individual drivers’ actual safety habits on the road and assign discounts — or, in some cases, rate increases — accordingly. Insurers offering telematics…
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