Take steps now and throughout the holidays so you don’t end up with a big pile of depressing debt in January
The holidays can be a time of great stress. I’ve written many times about ways to make things calmer so
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How to choose a financial advisor
In these complex financial times, it’s a good idea to have a financial advisor on your team. You need to
Payday loan apps in every state charging triple-digit interest rates, often trapping borrowers into a cycle of debt, report shows
In every state, app-based payday loans carry triple-digit annual percentage rates or APRs, and borrowers paid one or more fees,
Enforcement actions against more than 200 corporations have been canceled by the Trump administration, report shows
The Trump administration has canceled enforcement actions inherited from the Biden administration against 205 corporations, according to a report Public
Consider buying CDs, but check on the rate for renewing after they expire
Years ago, a financial planner suggested I buy certificates of deposit, CDs, at a local credit union because the interest
OppFi seeks to make payday loans in every state by acquiring a national bank, coalition warns
Regulators need to deny the application of lender Opportunity Financial, or OppFi, to acquire a national bank, because OppFi could
401(k)s without alternative assets perform better than pension plans with them, study finds
401(k)s, and other defined contribution retirement plans, with no exposure to private equity or other alternative assets, have outperformed pension
States where it will take the longest and shortest amounts of time to pay off credit card debt
Americans have acquired an overwhelming amount of credit card debt. In 2026, consumers are expected to increase their credit card
The best and worst cities for first-time home buyers in 2026
Buying a home for the first time is an important milestone for many Americans, but achieving it is getting more