The best banks for people who hate ATM fees
Written by: Tahirah Blanding
Paying an ATM fee can feel like a punch to the stomach. There’s nothing worse than having to spend money in order to access your money. With ATM …
Study proves the adage: Neither a borrower nor a lender be
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Mixing money with your personal relationships can get tricky. A recent LendingTree survey of over 1,000 Americans found that almost a third of respondents reported negative …
How to find growth rate and market share for your small business
Written by: April Maguire
As a new business owner looking to measure growth, you’ll quickly find that there is no “black and white” way to do so. Companies choose different …
There’s therapeutic power in a purring cat
Written by: Ruthie Darling
Is there a more relaxing sound than your cat, curled up and cozy, purring away on your lap? Maybe. But if you agree there’s not, the …
Make sense of your money with these financial calculators
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
Oftentimes financial planning can feel like a lonely, confusing endeavor. However, there are calculators that can help you see how to make the most of your …
7 ways to save on holiday travel this year
Written by: Erika Giovanetti
Spending time with family over the holidays is priceless. For many, it’s well worth the time, effort and money spent traveling cross-country, just to spend a …
4 ways to measure profitability & grow your business
Written by: Chris Scott
Today’s business word of the day is “profitable.” According to the unabridged Merriam-Webster English Dictionary, the definition of profitable (prɑːfətəbəl) is, “affording profits: yielding advantageous returns or …
There are secret codes in Costco pricetags. Here’s what to look for
Written by: Georgina Berbari
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of stocking up on barrels of your favorite bulk-items at Costco. A lifetime supply of Honey Nut Cheerios? Costco’s got …
10 reasons you should trade your luggage for a backpack
Written by: Brett Holzhauer
As you head to the airport for your next adventure, look around at what other travelers are carrying with them. While wheeled suitcases still reign supreme, …
10 places where you can pay for that perfect Instagram shot
Written by: Larissa Runkle
Whether you love it or hate it (or love to hate it), the world of selfies is here to stay. In fact, a FinanceBuzz study found …
How small businesses manage human resources
Written by: Cathie Ericson
When you’re a solopreneur, being in charge of “human resources” is pretty easy. As a party of one, you can confidently take a vacation to Fort …
What to do if you have $100K in credit card debt
Written by: Jennifer Thomas
The Federal Reserve estimates that Americans have more than $4 trillion in consumer debt. That’s a lot of money. So if you’re staring down a large debt bill, …
14 holiday gift ideas for people who hate gifts
Written by: Ruthie Darling
Most of us end up giving tangible presents to family and friends, especially during the holidays. Wrapped in paper and bows, gifts seem to be an …
Should you order your prescriptions online?
Written by: Mia Taylor
Ordering prescriptions from an online pharmacy can be a convenient and cost-effective way to lower your health care expenses. But there are drawbacks to obtaining medications online, …
Volkswagen to reveal new member of electric ID family in Los Angeles
Written by: Alistair Charlton
Volkswagen is to reveal a new ID electric concept car at an event in Los Angeles on November 19. The event will take place at the …
Is it wise to have multiple savings accounts?
Written by: Karon Warren
Many adults do not have money tucked away for emergencies, let alone planned expenses. A 2018 report from the Federal Reserve found that about one-quarter of families have …
Black Friday? It’s ‘Brown Friday’ for this industry
Written by: Ruthie Darling
The day after Thanksgiving is most commonly associated with one specific color. Black Friday, as it’s known, is regarded to be the first day of the …
These are the 13 oldest SNL hosts ever
Written by: Michelle McGuinness
With Eddie Murphy scheduled to host this season’s Saturday Night Live finale and revive some of his most iconic roles at age 58, we got to …
Small business tips for taking payments over the phone
Written by: Ritika Puri
Has a customer ever asked to pay you over the phone? For many consumers, it’s simply easier to read a credit card number than write a …
7 numbers small business owners need to know
Written by: April Maguire
If you set business objectives, you need to figure out how to track your progress toward achieving them. Looking at things like revenue and profit on …
How much do you need to be ‘rich’ in each state?
Written by: Derek Silva
Many people associate it with a specific dollar amount, like having an annual salary of $100,000. But an income of $100,000 can take your further in …
Should you refinance with the same lender?
Written by: Crissinda Ponder
When you decide you want to refinance your mortgage, it might seem appealing to minimize the stress and work involved by reaching out to your existing …
15 financial fees you don’t have to pay (but probably are)
Written by: Dori Zinn
Managing your money is already complicated — add on unnecessary and expensive fees, and suddenly you’ve got less cash than you started with. Trivial fees can …
Here’s how buying a home changed my view of money
Written by: Sarah Li Cain
My husband and I just wrapped up a whirlwind homebuying process. As we signed the last closing documents and got the keys to our new house, …
Some of the best personal loan options in Los Angeles
Written by: Shannon McNay Insler
If you’ve been thinking of taking out a personal loan, you’re not alone. Data from TransUnion shows that outstanding balances on personal loans went up 18 percent …
Is it time for your small business to sell products internationally?
Written by: Ken Boyd
Is it time to sell your products and services internationally? The Census Bureau reports that the United States’ exports totaled $2.5 trillion in 2018, the highest on record. …
These are the states where traffic is the worst
Written by: Bailey Peterson
Does it just seem like traffic is getting worse in your state, or is it really the case? ValuePenguin analyzed traffic density statistics from the Department …
Can cookie-cutter workplace design cause low productivity?
Written by: Jeff Revoy
Is your workplace helping or hindering productivity? Companies have been grappling with this question ever since the rise of knowledge workers. Businesses first adopted cubicles, moved …
Are you ready for early retirement (or just kidding yourself)?
Written by: Michael Dinich
An exciting development over the last several years has been the FIRE movement. Financial independence is defined as having sufficient passive income and/or adequate investments to cover …
The most famous person born in every year of the 20th century
Written by: Stacy Conradt
From presidents and royals to musicians and movie stars, we’ve identified the most famous person born every year of the 20th century, as well as some …
