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Getting an allowance has been a facet of many childhoods. Perhaps you earned a little pocket change in exchange for helping out around the house growing up, or maybe your parents allotted you a certain amount on a weekly basis […]

The cost of homeowners insurance is unfortunately on the rise. But with the increase in extreme weather due to climate change, having protection on a valuable asset like your home is more important than ever. Of course, that same weather

It is one thing to realize you could benefit from the help of a financial adviser, but it is another thing entirely to find an adviser who is actually a good fit for you. The effort that sorting through your

The Fed’s recent move to cut its benchmark interest rate offers some hope to prospective car buyers, as taking out an auto loan may soon become more affordable. While not the only factor that influences the rate you receive (your

At a recent September meeting, the Federal Reserve finally cut its benchmark interest rate. The Fed’s decision — part of an effort to fight inflation — ended a long period of elevated rates. While this may sound like a high-level

Cryptocurrency, or crypto, has been making headlines for years. Now, it has even entered the 2024 presidential election. Surprisingly, “almost half of all corporate money contributed to this year’s federal election campaigns — yes, nearly half — has come from

Using credit cards may feel like a slippery slope — that little piece of plastic is convenient, but can quickly land you in a tough spot financially. As evidence, look no further than the U.S. total of credit card debt. “Americans

For the first time since early 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed rates at its September meeting. Now, the central bank’s benchmark interest rate sits a half point lower, at between 4.75% and 5%. Previously, rates had remained at a high

The good news: We are living longer. The not-so-good news: That often means increased long-term care costs, as expenses stretch out over more and more years. In fact, said The Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary in a recent column, many seniors

Ready or not, Election Day is right around the corner. Most of the attention is on the candidates themselves, but investors also may find themselves wondering what the outcome may mean for the stock market — and, in turn, their