9 of our favorite booze-free spirits to help you drink less
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Are you drinking more than usual? It’s been a tough year, and a lot of us have coped by turning to the bottle a bit more …
Tips on buying a foreclosed home
Written by: Bea Bischoff
If you’re scanning real estate websites, you’ve likely noticed homes listed as foreclosures or bank-owned properties. Sometimes the prices on these homes can seem like a …
15 ways the pandemic has changed restaurants forever
Written by: Ben Walker
COVID-19 is changing how businesses operate across the country, including at the restaurants where we enjoy our favorite meals. Both business owners and customers are being …
How to build wealth you can pass on to your kids
Written by: Riley Adams
By definition, generational wealth, also referred to as family wealth or legacy wealth, represents wealth passed down from one generation to the next. If you can leave …
Watch out for these dealer fees when buying a car
Written by: Jenn Jones
When it’s time to sign the final paperwork for your new car, it’s a good bet that the lines are blurring together and you just want …
Exploring student loan forgiveness for nonprofit employees
Written by: Kim Franke-Folstad
Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The unicorn of student debt. Its very existence is debated. Thousands of federal student loan borrowers pursue it. And for those who …
Scholarships, grants & student loans for Massachusetts students
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Many students dream of an East Coast education. Rainy days spent in the library. Strolling by ivy-covered buildings. Cheering on the team at fall football games. …
Here’s the salary you need to buy a home in these US cities
Written by: Catherine Choi
The stress of purchasing a new home coupled with the uncertainty of living expenses can make looking for housing an exhausting task. To avoid home-buying fatigue, …
Here’s how many are rethinking retirement due to COVID-19
Written by: Dawn Papandrea
Aside from being a public health crisis, the coronavirus pandemic has had a major financial impact on American consumers. From job loss to reduced work hours …
7 recurring bills you really need to renegotiate
Written by: Ben Walker
According to a recent report from mobile bill payment company doxo, the average American household spends $914 per month on recurring monthly bills in 2020. That …
The most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
Some Gen Zers are looking to buy homes Despite the ongoing economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 outbreak, many members of Generation Z (born after 1996) …
Everything you need to know about estate planning
Written by: Larissa Runkle
Estate planning can give you peace of mind Estate planning might seem like something meant only for the old or sick, but that’s not the case …
How your credit score affects your ability to get a mortgage
Written by: Kayla Albert
When it comes to credit score requirements for landing a mortgage, there are a variety of factors at play — like the type of mortgage you’re …
Pros & cons of working after retirement
Written by: Bea Bischoff
It’s easy to assume that when it comes time for retirement, retirees are happy to leave the workforce to pursue more leisurely activities. But according to the …
20 great jobs for introverts
Written by: Ryan Luke
The closure of many public establishments such as restaurants, movie theaters and clubs has forced many in the labor force to pursue jobs where you work alone without …
Got 30 minutes? 10 ways you can save a ton of money
Written by: Steve Adcock
While most of us have our own personal and specific financial goals, we also share many common goals and generally want similar outcomes when it comes …
Examining the price of eating at home vs eating out
Written by: Kayla McCormack
It seems like America’s appetite for food is insatiable. Instagram feeds are filled with plates piled high with pasta, perfectly grilled steaks and luscious desserts. It …
12 clever money-saving tips from real moms
Written by: Robyn Goldfarb
Parenting not only takes a lot of effort but it can be expensive as well. We all know how much we do as moms. We take …
Tips for creating a financial plan
Written by: Valerie Zell
It’s time to talk about the big picture for a minute, so close your eyes and imagine your future. What does it look like? Are you …
Learning to pay yourself first
Written by: Kelly Sagert
Exactly what does it mean to pay yourself first? Overall, it means that your top priority should be to put a certain amount of money into …
What does life post-MBA look like?
Written by: Chelsee Lowe
Earning an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree is no small feat. Between the work you did in undergrad, the application process, determining how to pay for …
What to do after you graduate from law school
Written by: Kelsey Fowler
Life after law school can be an exciting time as you look forward to your new career. Degree in hand, you are likely also looking back …
Experiencing racism can affect your sleep. Here’s why
Written by: Tonya Russell
Life is exhausting. Whether you’re raising children, working a physically or mentally taxing job, or constantly monitoring the news cycle, climbing into bed at night is …
Bad financial advice from US presidents
Written by: Fred Leamnson
We’re less than a month away from perhaps the most important presidential election in U.S. history, one that will not only decide the fate of the …
Do you need help with student loan debt?
Written by: Bea Bischoff
Student loans can be difficult to manage. If you need student loan debt help, you’re not alone. According to Bloomberg News, more than $166.4 billion worth of …
Student loan options: What is refinancing vs. consolidation?
Written by: Valerie Zell
Student loans can have a way of making you feel like a hamster in a wheel — spinning like crazy but getting nowhere fast. And while …
How race affects homeownership in the largest US cities
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
LendingTree, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, has examined how race impacts homeownership rates in the nation’s 50 largest metros. This study, similar to another piece we …
The best financial advice of 2020
Written by: Jesse Cramer
There have been some silver linings in 2020. In response to the economic and financial turbulence caused by COVID-19, we’ve seen many pieces of strong personal …
12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep …
How to set up a college fund
Written by: Ron Sklar
It’s no secret that college tuition is growing at exorbitant rates in the U.S., and it seems as if there is a near-constant stream of headlines …
