Author: Jackie Lam
Homes are less affordable in more than three-quarters of US counties
An inventory shortage, coupled with low mortgage rates and lightning-quick turnarounds on sales, drove a hot housing market in 2021 — and 2022 shows little sign …
Americans want to manage their money better in 2022. Here’s how
Besides the usual New Year’s resolutions of losing weight, eating better and pursuing new passions, Americans intend to improve their finances in 2022. According …
What does car insurance cover?
Should you get into a car accident and harm someone else or yourself with your car, your car insurance may cover the costs of medical …
This is the worst part of the holidays for 52% of Americans
Among a litany of annoyances and “things we would rather avoid,” nothing warrants a holiday groan more than wrapping gifts. According to a recent survey from Los …
Millennials are really into end-of-life planning. Here’s why
As the coronavirus pandemic increased anxiety and upended many lives, it led U.S. millennials to get more serious about end-of-life planning. According to new research …
Online grocery shopping is here to stay. Here’s why
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Here’s what holiday shopping will look like, survey reveals
Financial strain, global supply chain disruptions and labor and inventory shortages might make it harder for consumers to check off items on their holiday gift lists …
Many US consumers are ready to spend big, but not Boomers
While the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people shop, U.S. shoppers appear willing to throw down some bucks — particularly for larger purchases — in …
Buyers beware: ‘Tis the season of online shopping scams
While consumers were already shopping more online, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend even more. But cyber thieves abound, and online shopping can come with various …