Parents will spend hours teaching young kids their ABCs and 123s. Shouldn’t they also be teaching about nickels, dimes and quarters?
In 2020, a Council for Economic Education survey reported that just 40% of the nation’s high schools include a personal finance requirement to graduate. In addition, a study funded by the National Endowment…
While some experts say a good rule of thumb is to hire an advisor when you can save 20% of your annual income, others recommend obtaining one when your financial situation becomes more complicated, such as when you receive an inheritance from a parent or you want to increase your...
With seven people in my house, controlling clutter is a constant struggle. No matter how many boxes I haul to the local thrift store, it feels like we always have an overabundance of items spilling out of cabinets, closets and shelves.
The key to having a decluttered house, I’ve discovered,...
Despite the massive economic toll the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked on many people, others may have added some unexpected cash to their bank accounts. According to a Pew Research Center study, about 42% of Americans say they've been spending less money since the start of the pandemic. Decreased spending, tax refunds, relief checks...
Life happens, and sometimes you may encounter an unexpected expense that you can’t afford to pay for from your bank account. Some examples of what might set you back include medical expenses, moving costs, consumer products and home repairs. To fill in the gap, a personal loan might be a good option, especially if you can qualify for one with…
LONDON — Climate change is increasingly influencing investment decisions, but it also poses certain risks to financial stability that are not being taken completely seriously, experts have told CNBC.
People are now much more aware of the issue, even those…
Knowing enough about money to cover your bills is a start, but it’s not enough financial literacy to provide long-term security. Most of us eventually wonder what else we should be doing — and whether what we don’t know could hurt us.
“When you have a blind spot, you don’t realize until something…