Browsing: Personal Finance

Money-related New Year’s resolutions are common because, often, many people want to improve their financial situation. Unfortunately, merely stating intentions like “get out of debt in…

Seniors saw a boost in Social Security benefits in 2023 to offset the rising cost of living. But there could be a downside—the increase may result…

I’m in a home-renovation nightmare. My interior designer accepted $100,000 in payments for appliances, cabinets, flooring, fixtures and hardware but never paid the vendors for those…

Everyone nearing retirement always seems to have a ton of questions surrounding how to maximize their Social Security benefits. These questions range from “When should I…

Twenty years ago, my sister’s husband left her. She had two small kids, and lots of debt. I was in the position to loan her money…

Generation Z faces an uncertain financial world, and they’re well aware they likely won’t have the same benefits as generations that preceded them. Roughly one quarter…

Personal finance is like politics and religion. People live and die over doctrinal debates that too often take the discussion to polarizing ends and away from…

Making ends meet was a constant struggle for Kevin Ford, a Las Vegas fast-food worker. Buying a house wasn’t even on the table, as he worked…

Navigating the shift from employment to self-employment requires careful planning, dedication and a willingness to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit.  By strategically approaching this transition, individuals can…

How happy would you be living in Mexico? In order to get some useful guidance, we asked the experts what they thought; not only expats who…