Author: Deb Hipp
4 ways to build emergency savings fast in 2022
Have you tried without success to build emergency savings? Maybe pandemic financial hardship got in your way for the last two years or you just never could commit. …
What really happens if you don’t pay medical bills on time
Are past due notices from the hospital or doctor’s office piling up on your dining room table? It may be tempting to swipe the whole …
Are your fears keeping you in debt?
If you’ve been dogged by debt for years, or maybe even decades, don’t think you must resign yourself to a lifetime of credit card, student …
How to handle the stress of caring for elderly loved-ones
Are you raising your own kids while also acting as a caregiver for an aging parent? If so, you’re what’s known as a “sandwich generation” caregiver, …
6 bad habits that are keeping you from building that all-important emergency fund
Have you tried to save at least 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses in an emergency savings account for years without success? If so, …
6 steps for vetting a debt settlement company
6 Steps for Vetting a Debt Settlement Company If you’re carrying such a large amount of debt that it seems like you’ll never be able …
Is that ‘sugar momma’ a scammer?
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5 pros & cons of automated bill payment
There was a time when we all had to scratch out a check every month and stick it in the mail to pay monthly bills. …
Retirees: Don’t fall for these fake government scams
During the pandemic, most Americans got used to receiving at least some free money from the federal government in the form of two rounds of stimulus …
Boomer romance: How to tell if that dating site is a scam
Now that many COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, you may be vaccinated and ready to get back into the dating scene. Maybe you’ve already started looking for …
Are you facing eviction? Here’s what you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new moratorium on evictions of tenants on August 3, 2021. The order, which expired on Oct. 3, applies to …
Behind on bills? 4 ways to catch up
Are you juggling utility shut-off notices while fielding calls about overdue payments from creditors or collection agencies? If so, you’re not alone. About 30 percent of households across all …
Medical identity theft: Here’s how to protect yourself
Most people know to be on the lookout for identity theft, which can result in thieves charging purchases to stolen debit or credit card numbers, compromising …
8 ways to make the most of your good credit score
After years of paying bills on time and playing your credit cards right, you finally made it. You’re a member of the 800+ credit score club, …
6 surprises that can drain retirement savings
Two-thirds of workers across three generations – millennials, Generation X and baby boomers – are confident they’ll be able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle, according to “What is ‘Retirement?’ Three …
What’s causing America’s retirement crisis? 9 statistics you need to know
Many Americans face a more difficult retirement than their parents enjoyed, thanks to vanishing employer pension benefit programs, potential cuts in Social Security benefits and rising health …
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada …
Want to retire and live in an RV full-time? 8 things you need to know
Karen and Paul Soares once earned a combined income of $300,000, which they needed to maintain two homes and several vehicles. Now the couple travels the …
