Watch out for these 2 sneaky mortgage practices
Written by: Scott Sheldon
It’s no surprise that banks are coming up with innovative ways to elicit new mortgage business. The following tricks are ethically questionable: 1. Getting your contact …
The best holiday market in each state
Written by: Hanna Horvath
The holidays are here, and with them comes the pop up of holiday markets — offering food, decorations and winter activities to get you into the …
8 great holiday tech gifts for students
Written by: Alistair Charlton
As the holiday shopping season begins, it can be difficult to buy for the student in your life. College demands a certain level of tech savvy, …
8 ways lawyers can best differentiate themselves
Written by: Michael Mogill
As an attorney, you know who you are and why you began practicing law. Let me ask you this, though: Do your clients and potential customers …
The 10 most & least promising places to open a restaurant
Written by: Melissa Wylie
There’s no shortage of movies and TV shows about the plight of restaurant owners — their initial struggle and ultimate rise to success. But the restaurant …
Marilyn Monroe’s ’56 Thunderbird sells for $490,000
Written by: Bob Golfen
Marilyn Monroe scored another posthumous hit over the weekend with the sale of her raven black 1956 Ford Thunderbird. The car sold for a resounding $490,000 …
50 nifty & thrifty holiday gift ideas
Written by: Makenzi Wood
Every year, our group of friends does a white elephant gift exchange. We bring gifts that cost less than $25, then alternate between opening them and …
Cities where millennials owe the most & least on their vehicles
Written by: Jenn Jones
The stereotypical millennial eats avocado toast and complains about student loans, but a recent LendingTree study found auto loans are significant debt drivers, too. In fact, …
6 ways to cut the costs of expensive holiday meals
Written by: Lance Cothern
Holiday meals can wreck your budget, especially if you’re hosting a big clan. Thankfully, these tricks can make them more affordable. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Avoid …
Give your parents the gift of tech this holiday season
Written by: Lauren Barack
Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great …
10 picks from the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
Written by: William Hall
The 10th annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals that was held in suburban Chicago this past weekend is known as “the Pebble Beach of muscle cars,” …
3 ways entrepreneurship can save the economy
Written by: Gerri Detweiler
Depending on who you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession, or — according to Warren Buffett — doing just …
These are the money mistakes that lead to divorce
Written by: Hanna Horvath
There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by …
This one trick can help you save on your holiday trip home
Written by: Paige DiFiore
When planning your trip home for the holidays, pay attention to the credit card you use to book. Using a rewards credit card is one of …
6 common mistakes to avoid when buying a home
Written by: Scott Sheldon
Purchasing a home in Sonoma County has never been easier. However, houses still sell for an average of $700,000 here, making careful planning a must. Here …
10 gifts that will have your favorite geek totally geeking out
Written by: Alistair Charlton
We all have a geek in our life who’s first to buy new tech or fix our smartphone. Their early bird attitude can make buying them …
Frank Sinatra, Steve McQueen cars featured in $5.4M auction
Written by: Carter Nacke
Silverstone Auctions closed its 2018 season out with a £4.2 million ($5.4 million) sale over the weekend that featured cars once owned by Frank Sinatra and …
6 questions to ask before taking on a business loan
Written by: Jamison Noorlander
If you own a small business or are thinking of starting one, chances are good that applying for a business loan is in your future. Obtaining …
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming …
10 steps to a data- and model-driven workflow
Written by: Nir Kaldero
To revolutionize your organization through its wealth of data, you will need a solid understanding of how to enable and operationalize a data- and model-driven workflow …
6 reasons student loan forgiveness might not be worth it
Written by: Rebecca Safier
Student loan forgiveness is often considered a smart way out for borrowers struggling with debt. But is it really the great solution people think it is? …
7 great tech gifts for your favorite travelers
Written by: Lauren Barack
We all have that friend or family member who is constantly on the road or catching red-eyed flights. Maybe you yourself are that globetrotter. Either way, …
Here’s how buying a house affects your credit score
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
A house is the biggest purchase most people make in their lifetime, with the accompanying mortgage being their largest financial transaction. Most people know that they …
Las Vegas vintage car show is a sight to behold
Written by: Larry Edsall
Cars were streaming into the upper level of the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center when I visited the site of the Mecum Auction …
How to get a mortgage without providing a tax return
Written by: Scott Sheldon
If you’re looking to purchase or refinance a house providing tax returns can sometimes just be inconvenient especially if your tax returns have various extending schedules. …
Get a load of this 1951 Alvis TA21 drophead coupe
Written by: Larry Edsall
As World War I ended, T.G. John, former manager for British motorcar manufacturer Siddeley-Deasy, bought the rights to Hillman’s Electra engine line. He also bought a …
Delicious ways to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
After Thanksgiving, many people find themselves asking how to eat all these leftovers without becoming tired of turkey. Not only that, there’s leftover veggies and all …
Should you stay home on Black Friday?
Written by: Mia Taylor
To shop or not to shop on Black Friday? The answer to that question depends on your tolerance for crowds, self-restraint and money in the bank. …
Earliest Mustang hardtop ‘pilot car’ headed to auction
Written by: Bob Golfen
The first Ford Mustang hardtop built as a pre-production car is a Plain Jane base model in Caspian Blue powered by a 170 cid inline-6 with …
Should you pay off your student loans before you buy a house?
Written by: David Weliver
If you’ve got student loans, you’re not alone. The situation is especially dire among recent college graduates. According to a recent survey that I conducted, nearly …
