The 30-year mortgage is the most popular home mortgage in America, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. In February 2015, more than two-t...
In recent years, the Roth IRA (individual retirement account) has skyrocketed in popularity with Americans looking to squirrel away a nest egg. A v...
They don't get the public outcry that payday loans receive (see Beware Of Payday Loans), but in the eyes of most consumer protection agencies, they...
Leaving the workforce means less financial flexibility and increased vulnerability to unexpected events. This is why it is important to prepare for...
At some point, nearly every driver in search of a new car has faced the big question: is it better to buy or lease?
Unfortunately, there is n...
Keeping a healthy credit score is essential in order to have access to financing when you need it the most, such as when buying a home or a car. Fi...
In previous decades, a large percentage of workers in America could count on receiving a guaranteed monthly check from their employer's pension pla...
It's generally accepted that taxes are necessary for the functioning of society, but they still get a pretty bad rap. Hating taxes is an Ame...
College tuition gets more expensive every year. This is to be expected since there is always some inflation that needs to be accounted for. However...
People buying their own dental insurance (as opposed to those covered by an employer's plan) sometimes get a nasty surprise when they sign up: a wa...
Colloquially known as Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that most Americans carry health insurance or pay a tax penalty. But someti...
People go to college, people get bachelor's degrees – but, even then, finding a job is far from a sure thing. There are plenty of reasons why, b...
