That job didn’t work out like I thought it would. Ugh, I didn’t expect that to get canceled. My dad promised he would show up this time. Disappointment comes in all shapes and sizes. It could be that your spouse canceled date night at the last minute because something…
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When it comes to paying off your student loans, the struggle is beyond real. It can feel straight-up life-crushing and maybe even impossible. But hey—you aren’t alone under this weight. There are 44 million student loan borrowers in America who, put together, owe around $1.6 trillion in student loan debt.1, 2…
If Club Med has turned into Club Dread, then you’re in good company. A whopping 85% of people who purchase a timeshare regret their decision.1 But getting out of a timeshare agreement isn’t easy. Smooth-talking salespeople are trained to keep you in your contract, or worse, upsell you or renegotiate…
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The big new fees JPMorgan Chase is planning to charge some financial technology companies may well trickle down to consumers,…
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Key takeaways Tax lien investing is a potentially high-yielding — but risky — real estate investment strategy. Investors cover an unpaid property tax bill upfront and are then responsible for collecting from the property’s owner. Tax lien investing is subject to location-specific regulations, and not all states allow private investors…
One of the main factors people consider when deciding whether to hire a financial advisor is cost. But costs can vary significantly from one advisor to the next. Here’s what you need to know about the costs of hiring a financial advisor, and how the different fee structures work. Key…
If you hang out with mental health nerds for more than five minutes, you’ll probably hear them talking about empathy. It’s been a huge area of research in the past couple of decades, and scholars like Brené Brown have made it easy for us to understand how important empathy is…
AleksandarNakic/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Selling a home comes with a lot of paperwork, most of which you’ll gather before listing the property on the market. One important document is the seller net sheet, which will detail your all-in costs and potential profit. Keep records of…
Inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a way for contrarian traders to bet against the expected daily performance of an asset class, such as stocks or bonds. These risky investments, often in the form of inverse short ETFs, can be valuable for seasoned market pros. But they are definitely not for…
Ahh, vacation. It’s a time to get away from everything, sleep in, eat great food, and explore a new city. But what happens when a family vacation doesn’t quite fit into the budget? Do you skip it altogether? Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! It depends.…
Key takeaways Investing both time and cash could score you free cryptocurrency and NFTs. Cryptocurrency developers sometimes offer free coins or NFTs to promote their projects, though you’ll need to watch out for scams. You can leverage financial tools like savings accounts, brokerage accounts and credit cards to get crypto…
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Key takeaways Financial consultants develop strategic financial plans for clients based on their specific needs and goals. If you have a more complex financial situation or need help with important money matters, a financial consultant may be a good fit for you. Be sure to verify credentials, fee structure and…
Study Summary Nearly 6 in 10 say now that many parts of the country are returning to pre-pandemic life, they are ready to spend money to treat themselves. 82% say that even though many things are returning to normal, they are still very cautious with their spending. 70% of qualifying…