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Find out more about credit card rewards and how they work.

Types of Credit Card Rewards and How They Work

category tagJanuary 14, 2023

Learn more about your credit card reward options and how they work. You have many options when it comes to credit cards, and many cards offer rewards. There are cards that offer you cash back, travel miles, or points that can be redeemed for items when you make qualified purchases. You should consider how you […]

Learn what the average funeral costs so you don’t get caught unprepared

What Does the Average Funeral Cost?

category tagDecember 13, 2022

Learn what the average funeral costs so you don’t get caught unprepared. A funeral is probably the last thing you want to financially plan for. However, a lack of planning could leave your loved ones in a poor financial situation as funerals can cost thousands of dollars. Knowing how much the average funeral costs and […]

The next recession could be on its way. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.

What Could We Expect from the Next Recession?

category tagNovember 21, 2022

With all the recent talk of a recession looming, learn what you can expect. There are signs that the next recession will hit next year, according to economic forecasters. Moody’s Analytics’ chief economist Mark Zandi cautions that a recession may be on the horizon. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon also told Reuters there is a […]

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Inflation Tips: Get Advice on How to Save

category tagNovember 1, 2022

Consider these inflation tips to help you save. Although, inflation has cooled off some, sitting at 7.7% as of October 2022. That’s up from 5.39% last year. Budgeting right now is challenging more than ever. There are things you can do to save money while you’re waiting for prices to get back to normal. Read […]

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Things to Know and How to Save Money on StubHub Tickets

category tagSeptember 2, 2022

Whether it’s a popular music artist or Disney On Ice, experiences can provide once-in-a-lifetime memories you and your family will have forever. That could be why 76% of all consumers would rather spend their money on experiences than on material things. If you are planning on buying tickets to a sporting event, concert, or other […]

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Inflation: Where Consumers Plan to Cut Spending

category tagJuly 30, 2022

Inflation: Where Consumers Plan to Cut Spending If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, inflation has probably made life even more challenging for you. With the Consumer Price Index jumping 8.6% year over year in May, money is even tighter for many families. This is the fastest rate of increase in four decades. If you’re starting […]

Childcare costs are inflating as availability decreases.

How to Cope with the Rise in Childcare Costs

category tagJuly 8, 2022

How to Cope with the Rise in Child Care Costs Parents facing rising inflation are also battling another high cost: child care. About 63% of parents report child care has become more expensive this past year. Over half of parents surveyed (59%) say they are more concerned about child care costs now than they were […]

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How to Offset Inflation as a Small Business Owner

category tagApril 24, 2022

Small businesses have been through a lot in the past couple of years. In 2020, the pandemic forced many businesses to close. In 2021, many small businesses faced hiring issues with The Great Resignation creating a hyper-competitive labor market. This year, inflation is causing problems for American entrepreneurs. One in three small businesses (33%) now […]

A mystery shopper is hired to shop at a store and report back on the experience

Is Mystery Shopping a Good Side Gig?

category tagFebruary 18, 2022

Discover whether mystery shopping is right for you. There are many ways to earn money on the side to help fund expenses, cover bills, and pay off debt faster. However, some side gigs require you to own a car, purchase expensive equipment, or have a certain skillset. Mystery shopping is a good side gig because […]

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Why is inflation rising in the U.S.?

category tagFebruary 7, 2022

Why inflation rising impacts you and how to deal with it. According to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz, consumers should spend more money at restaurants and less on goods from the internet to do their part to help reduce inflationary costs to the economy. “What we have learned is that each successive variant […]

Money habits that are draining your bank account.

Avoid These Common Money Habits to Save Your Wallet

category tagSeptember 30, 2021

Learn what money habits are draining your bank account. You might be aware of expensive habits, but are you aware of the small ways you are neglecting your finances? Minor spending here and there could be preventing you from reaching financial goals, or even worse, causing you to accumulate debt. Here are some bad money […]

How to Determine if a Fixer-Upper is a Good Investment

category tagAugust 24, 2021

Flipping a fixer-upper can be a lucrative investment if you buy the right house. Watching home renovation shows can get you excited about house flipping, but there is a lot to know before you purchase a fixer upper. A fixer-upper can cost a lot less than a new build or recently remodeled home, giving the […]

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