Trying to narrow down what constitutes a classic car isn’t easy — which is why some folks resort to the standard line about anything that’s hard to define: You know it when you see it. But if you are planning to restore a classic car, it helps to have some kind of starting point on what qualifies. By Vance Cariaga Zelle Facebook Marketplace Scam: How To Recognize and Avoid This ScamLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market?...
The weather is getting chillier, and you’re starting to think that a winter vacation in a warm-weather spot should move onto the calendar. Nowhere is more ideal than sunny Florida and Walt Disney World, whether you decide to go with a group of friends or your immediate family. Minnie, Mickey and the gang will be there to greet you. By Jami Farkas Read: Stimulus Updates To Know for Spring 2022Save Money: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill...
Diamonds are treasured around the world for their beauty and sparkle. Although the gemstone and jewelry industries market them to symbolize enduring love, they’re also a scientific wonder. By Thomas Streissguth Weight Colored vs. Colorless Flawlessness Cut and Quality of Light Natural diamonds are composed of pure carbon, shaped by eons of high pressure underground. Each diamond emerges as a stone unique in weight, purity and color. Diamonds can also be manufactured in a lab....
By Maddie Duley Save More: Back-to-School Tips To Help You Cut CostsFind Out: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans Expected Back-to-School Spending for 2022 The anticipated spending for households in 2022 is higher than ever before with expected total spending on school supplies per household falling at $864, according to the NRF report. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....
Whether your ideal vacation is sunbathing on white sandy beaches or setting up a tent in the mountainous backcountry, there’s a vacation out there for everyone. But if you opt for a popular vacation destination, you’re likely to see locals as well as visitors from far and wide. By Bob Haegele Find Out: Just How Rich Are Elon Musk, Donald Trump and These Other Big Names?Be Aware: $1M Is No Longer the Standard Nest Egg – Here’s How Much Most Americans Think You Actually Need To Retire...
Those who are patiently waiting for student loan forgiveness will enjoy some more breathing room as the Biden administration has extended the student loan pause through June 2023. This will give the Supreme Court time to sort through the legal tangles and decide if the federal government has the right to forgive student loans on a broad scale. By Dawn Allcot Student Loans: 9 Million Borrowers Mistakenly ‘Approved’ for ForgivenessTake Our Poll: Do You Think Student Loan Debt Should Be Forgiven?...
The accumulation phase of your life — otherwise known as your working career — is the time that you should be maximizing contributions to your retirement accounts. By John Csiszar Discover: The Best Cities To Retire on $2,000 a Month See: 6 Signs You Can’t Afford To Retire The larger the nest egg you can build by the time you retire, the more options you’ll have when you reach your distribution phase....
When it comes time to invest, knowing what stocks to buy, when to buy them and at what price can be an overwhelming prospect. What might make it less intimidating is if you were able to get some stocks for free or in addition to money you were already going to invest. With less anxiety about out-of-pocket expenses, investing may be looking up. By Caitlyn Moorhead Acorns Firstrade Fundrise M1 Finance Moomoo Plynk Public Robinhood SoFi Invest Webull See: 3 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to create wealth over time. If you’ve never invested, all the names and numbers you hear in the news about stocks might seem like gibberish. By John Csiszar Decide How To Invest Choose a Broker Open a Brokerage Account Choose Stocks or Funds Manage Your Portfolio Think Long-Term See: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
By Sam DiSalvo See: 22 Side Gigs That Can Make You Richer Than a Full-Time JobMore: Best States for Eviction Assistance How Much Does Rental Car Insurance Cost? Rental car insurance cost varies by company. The total insurance cost takes into account loss damage waiver, liability coverage, personal accident insurance and personal effects coverage. Among four of the top rental car companies, your cheapest option is Budget, which will cost you $31 a day....
Actress, singer, producer and 1970s and early ’80s icon Olivia Newton-John died on Aug. 8, 2022, after a 30-year on-and-off battle with cancer. By Dawn Allcot See: How Rich Are Dolly Parton, Beyonce and Other Past Grammy Winners?Find: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals In a Facebook post, her husband John Easterling wrote that she “passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends....
In an interview held during The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on May 17, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell doubled down on his agency’s commitment to fighting inflation, but warned Americans of further rough patches ahead. By David Nadelle Discover: 11 Best Prepared-Food Deals at Costco More: 15 Cheap, Beautiful Places To Retire “Restoring price stability is an unconditional need. It is something we have to do,” Powell said....
Most people work hard in their chosen career field, but there are perks for those in certain occupations. Many companies offer discounts to nurses, doctors, teachers, first responders, and members of the military. Some stores also offer student discounts, presumably to get their products out to more college campuses and build a following of young consumers. By Dawn Allcot Holiday Spending: Get Top Holiday Shopping and Savings TipsFind: If Your Credit Score is Under 740, Make These 4 Moves Now...
This just in: College is expensive! CollegeBoard’s Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid 2021 report has the average tuition and fees for full-time undergraduate students at $10,740 for a public four-year in-state college; $27,560 for a public four-year out-of-state college; $3,800 for a public two-year in-district school; and $38,070 for a private nonprofit four-year school for 2021-2022. With the majority of U.S. colleges accepting tuition payments with credit cards now, the question shouldn’t be whether you can — it should be whether you should....
If you have ever received extra money in your monthly Social Security check, you can now repay that amount online. Called an “overpayment” this is when the Social Security Administration simply overpays you for the month. The amount of your overpayment is the difference between the amount you received and the amount due. By Georgina Tzanetos See: Is Your Social Security Payment Late? Here’s What To Do Find: Bank Accounts That Will Help Supplement and Grow Your Social Security...
It’s been hard to escape news about the U.S. economy the past few months as inflation continues at 40-year highs. The Fed announced yet another increase in interest rates on Nov. 2, resulting in the highest rate since the 2008 housing market crash, according to CNBC. By Selena Fragassi Read: States Whose Economies Are Failing vs. States Whose Economies Are ThrivingLearn: 5 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000...
Even though borrowers have until Dec. 31, 2023, to apply for student loan forgiveness, many are not waiting to start the application process. By applying now, borrowers who received Federal Pell Grants and meet the income requirements can receive up to $20,000 in debt relief from the U.S. Department of Education. By Heather Taylor Student Loan Forgiveness: Mark These 4 Dates On Your Calendar NowFind Out: 9 Bills You Should Never Put on Autopay...
If you’re younger than 40 years old, you may not even know what a pension is. Also called defined benefit plans, pensions used to be the primary source of retirement funding for American workers. Employers were completely in control of and responsible for pensions, which would guarantee specific payments to retired workers. Starting in the 1980s, pensions rapidly began disappearing, as the defined contribution 401(k) plan dominated. Unlike with pensions, 401(k) plans don’t offer guaranteed retirement payouts, which are instead determined by the performance of the 401(k) investments....
Between inflation, climbing interest rates, wide layoffs and fears over a recession, it’s safe to say that it’s been a whirlwind year for the U.S. economy. And it’s all weighed on the hearts and minds (and wallets) of Americans. That much was evident in the midterm elections, as Americans flocked to the polls in November. By Nicole Spector Take a Look Back: 2022 Year in ReviewLearn: Should You Still Buy a Home in Today’s Market?...
With the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan running into a wall of legal challenges — including a recent court order that issued a nationwide injunction temporarily barring the program — many borrowers might wonder whether their debt will ever be canceled. By Vance Cariaga Discover: 4 Government Agencies You May Not Know Will Help Pay Off Your Student Loan Student Loan Forgiveness: Defaults Could Skyrocket If Biden Plan Is Blocked...
