The internet’s hottest new viral hate-read has everything: Unacknowledged privilege! A window into the lives of the young and wealthy! A trip to the Hamptons! A wrap that apparently cost $23! The sentence “I get one Brazilian sugaring a month”! Yes, we’re talking about “A Week In New York City On $25/Hour And $1k Monthly […]
So, can you buy your dream house if you have student loan debt? The common wisdom is bleak: student loans are preventing borrowers everywhere from living The American Dream. It doesn’t have to be that way, however. Here are 8 ways to maximize your chance of buying your dream home — even if you have […]
Shrimp can turn from moist and juicy to rubbery and dry in the blink of an eye over the heat of a grill. While grilling shrimp in their shells can shield them from the coals’ scorching heat, any seasonings you add are stripped off along with the shells when it’s time to eat. For juicy, […]
It’s one of the most common questions financial advisers hear: should I prioritize paying down debt or building up savings? Americans have a cozy relationship with debt — student loans, credit cards and car loans are commonplace. The Federal Reserve said that consumer borrowing rose $24.5 billion in May alone to hit almost $3.9 trillion. […]
Using one of the popular personal finance apps intended to help you manage your money requires a step that causes some people to pause: when the app or site asks you for the passwords to your bank accounts and credit cards. How safe is it really to turn over the password to the Bank of […]
Not all banks are created equal. If you’ve shopped banks at all to find the best deals, you know the offerings can be very different depending on where you go. Fortunately, the personal finance magazine, Kiplinger’s, has taken a deep dive into the nation’s banks to determine which institutions make sense for you. Miriam Cross, […]
There is no doubt that most men would love to have a spanking new vehicle with all the bells and whistles and the ability to turn heads. However, in today’s financial climate, we can’t always afford to do this, which can be a real downer for men who love their cars. The good news is […]
Most public school students are back in class in less than three weeks.That means back to school shopping is in full swing. Getting all the supplies your keiki need for school is a project all it’s own.The lists can be lengthy and can cost you a pretty penny. Leeann Punua has three kids, ages eight, […]
Researchers and startups say all kinds of weird data can predict your creditworthiness. What kind of smartphone you have, who your friends are and how you answer survey questions may foretell how likely you are to pay back a loan. Don’t expect this alternative data to displace the three-digit number most lenders use, however. Credit […]
Investment apps, glossy books, robots, blogs and more blogs — the number of places to pick up financial advice have never been greater. Is there ever a need to consult a person with a pulse anymore? Most financial experts agree, yes (and no, not just advisors). “You have to go to a person to get […]
Many people mistakenly believe that if they just had more money, all their financial anxiety would disappear and they could finally be happy. In some cases, earning more is the solution to improving your financial health or dealing with a hardship. But what’s surprising is that you can feel stress no matter how much you […]
Why did you end up paying $100 more per night for that hotel stay than your friend, who was a guest at the same property just a few days earlier? It is not uncommon, according to Mike Heflin, the senior vice president of the hotels division at Travel Leaders Group, a network of 50,000 travel […]
