What’s your desired salary? It’s a question that can make any job candidate’s stomach drop, whether they’re reading it on an application or hearing it from an interviewer. And I completely understand the stress around this—you don’t want to give a lowball answer and have to settle for less money…
The term government shutdown sounds freaking scary. We don’t know about you, but putting those two words together makes us think that all laws just get thrown out the window (cue the chaos breaking out in the streets!). Of course, that’s not what happens. In fact, if you’re reading this,…
If you rent, you need renters insurance! No ifs, ands or buts about it. Unless you’re a minimalist whose entire life could fit in a suitcase, your belongings are worth a lot more than you realize. Actually, most people underestimate how much their stuff is worth. But don’t leave yourself exposed. If…
Ever heard the saying, “It pays dividends.” Nine times out of 10 that means you’ve probably just been given a nudge to do something now that might pay off later. But what are dividends? And how do dividends work? Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to navigate this…
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By now, you’re probably used to hearing about shortages of every product under the sun. We’ve all lived through toilet paper shortages, lumber shortages, microchip shortages—and about a million others. The global supply chain has been a wreck since the pandemic began, and that’s spilled right on over to shoppers…
Study Summary 82% have noticed inflation’s impact on groceries and 66% have noticed higher prices at the gas pump. 21% say inflation has had a significant impact on their day-to-day finances. On average, those planning to spend on Christmas and the holidays are planning to spend $641. One-quarter plan to…
Whether you do sales for a living or have ever tried selling Girl Scout Cookies, you know selling is hard. And selling something as big as a house is even harder. That’s why online real estate companies like Zillow started “iBuying” services that make cash offers to home sellers who…
Ahh, Christmas. It comes around just once a year and brings joy and lots of cheer. It’s the season of giving and forgiving. It’s the season of cozy nights and settling in by a warm fire with hot chocolate. It’s the season of lights, ice skating and endless Christmas parties.…
Debt is a big topic—and Americans have a big problem with it. In fact, total personal debt in the U.S. is now at over $18 trillion!1 Yowza! Pay off debt fast and save more money with Financial Peace University. But what is debt? You’ve probably heard a lot of different…
Get this: 55 million households are swimming in the deep end of credit card debt.1,2 Many of those are probably looking at credit consolidation as a way out. But the problem is . . . the way out really isn’t the way out. It only leads you further into the…
Have you seen all the headlines about colleges giving out cash to students and wondered what the heck is going on? It might sound like a scam at first, but it’s not. If you’re in college right now, listen up—cash could be coming your way thanks to a little something…
Do you own anything? If not, you can stop reading. But… if you have physical possessions, and you’re renting, you need renters insurance. Renters insurance is a great (and cheap!) way to protect your stuff and your finances. Because let’s face it. It would be super expensive to replace all…
Key takeaways Refinancing your mortgage may make sense if you can reduce the interest rate by at least half a percentage point. Improving your credit score is one way to get the best mortgage refinance rate. You can also consider buying discount points or paying your closing costs upfront to…
So, you’re dreaming of moving to Texas—and what’s not to love? You can rock out at free live music venues in Austin, cheer on the Dallas Cowboys, remember the Alamo at the Alamo, and eat all the brisket and Tex-Mex your heart desires. Find expert agents to help you buy or sell…
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