In order to identify the states where auto loan delinquency is increasing the most, and thus where people’s vehicles are most in danger, WalletHub compared the 50 states using its proprietary user data on consumer delinquency rates between Q3 [...]

Waiting until 70 to file for Social Security benefits comes with a higher check, but there could be financial consequences to consider for you and your family.--- Most Americans have about an eight-year window to claim Social Security Benefits, with [...]

The National Retail Federation shows that the average graduation gift 2023 cost $116. But is that an appropriate dollar amount to give to the graduates in your life?  You may think this dollar amount is too high. Or too [...]

Break the to-do list process into two parts to make it more manageable (and to help you sleep better).---Productivity depends on planning. You have to create the right kind of to-do list, add context and deadlines to it, and [...]

Having a safety net can mean peace of mind on top of being able to maintain your lifestyle if a financial emergency strikes.--- In the realm of personal finance, one fundamental principle stands out as the cornerstone of financial stability: [...]

Borrowers should consolidate their federal student loans by the end of April to qualify for loan forgiveness.---The Biden administration has already forgiven over $45 billion in student loans for nearly one million borrowers through a one-time account adjustment to [...]

You don’t have to spend a fortune to increase your home value.---Owning a home is an investment, and a pretty good one over time. Although owning a house will never give you a better return on other investments like [...]

Rising medical, auto repair and vehicle costs now mean drivers could be underinsured. Here's how to be sure you're fully covered.--- Drew Gula writes for NerdWallet. Email: [email protected]. The article How to Make Sure You Have Enough Auto Insurance Coverage originally [...]

Break out that (figurative) feather duster and give your budget a thorough once-over.---When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, deep clean, and get rid of clutter. Why not apply that same refreshing [...]

The Fed is expected to begin cutting interest rates soon and this could significantly help the stock market. But why is that? And how does this process work?--- In late March, the Federal Reserve said it would leave the federal [...]