One would think that those who’ve recently retired would be cautious in spending for the first few years after leaving their careers. However, a recent article by CNN Money suggests otherwise. “Spending rose for more than half of taxpayers...
Are you feeling pretty good about your current financial state? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent article by CNBC, Americans are happiest financially now than they have been in quite a while. “The latest results...
Retirement is great, right? Live the dream with no worries. But what about the possibility of outliving your money? According to a recent article by CNBC, it could happen. “Things have changed. Interest rates are at historic lows, pensions...
Healthcare and insurance has been one of the leading government discussions for years now. It’s no surprise that current Congress is still talking about healthcare reform. According to a recent article by US News and World Report, Oklahoma could...
Things are changing in the debt world soon. According to a recent article by MarketWatch.com, credit card debt will likely cost you more. “The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is raising its benchmark federal-funds rate by a quarter percentage...
Americans and debt; the two seem to go hand-in-hand. The amount of debt continues to grow. According to a recent article by CNN Money, increased to a huge amount over the first part of this year. “. . ....
If you have been watching the news, you may be wondering what the hike in interest rates will mean for your student loans. According to a recent article by NerdWallet, that answer depends on what type of loan(s) you...
American debt is still on the rise. According to NerdWallet’s Annual American Household Credit Card Debt Study, U.S. consumers now owe $12.35 trillion in total debt, and the average household with a credit balance owes $16,061 on its cards...
Retail sales are down yet again. This article talks about the unexpected decline. Retail sales were down 0.3 percent over the month, according to a report released Wednesday by the Census Bureau. To read the full article on US News...
U.S. housing is finally lifting itself off the mat. According to an article written by CNN Money… The latest evidence came from Home Depot. The world’s largest home improvement retailer on Tuesday revealed it experienced a record number of...