December 22, 2023, 7:56am Business
Have you ever wondered what Santa Claus drives, apart from his sleigh? Read story
December 21, 2023, 8:44am Business
If you’re someone who likes to return and exchange gifts after the holidays, prepare yourself: Making returns could feel a little different this year. Read story
December 20, 2023, 7:43am Business
Secured credit cards are a credit-building solution for people with bad or limited credit. Approval for a secured credit card is largely based on one’s ability to put up the cash deposit, usually $200-$300, which becomes the card’s credit limit. Read story
December 9, 2023, 6:00am Business
For many Americans, owning a home is a major life goal. An overwhelming 74% of U.S. adults consider homeownership to be a part of the “American dream,” according to Bankrate’s Financial Security survey. But realizing that dream has become much more challenging recently. It’s not just today’s steep home prices… Read story
December 6, 2023, 8:18am Business
It’s hard to say what kills the holiday buzz more: Putting away the festive decorations or a mountain of credit card debt that swells with every interest charge. Read story
December 5, 2023, 7:51am Business
Social Security benefits for millions of people will rise by an average of over $50 a month starting in January, thanks to the Social Security Administration’s 3.2% annual cost of living adjustment for 2024, announced on Oct. 12. The change will immediately put more money in current retirees’ pockets, but… Read story
December 4, 2023, 7:50am Business
In his early 20s, Chris Chen’s nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, but to pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost over $5,000. His nephew worked hard to save $1,500, then his maternal grandmother provided an additional $750. Chen, a certified financial planner in Newton, Massachusetts, covered the… Read story
December 3, 2023, 6:00am Business
The last time I watched TV ads was in my dentist’s office. Read story
December 3, 2023, 5:13am Business
Myths and canards about Social Security and its supposed fiscal troubles have steadily proliferated over the years. But it’s rare to find them all concentrated in one place as they were in a recent article on the online news site Slate. Read story
December 2, 2023, 5:28am Business
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