Lisa Smith

Fighting Food Inflation: An Overview American consumers are paying 23.6% more for food today than they did in 2020, based on the Consumer Price Index. It’s not a problem that is going away soon. In 2025, food prices overall are […]

Some people claim that owning and leasing residential rental property is a surefire way to make money. In reality, it can sometimes be more of a headache than it’s worth. The challenges start early, and they almost always involve time and

To deleverage means to reduce the amount of debt that a company carries, usually by taking major steps quickly. It is the opposite of leverage, which refers to taking on debt to fund business goals. Deleveraging is a term that

It’s no surprise that the energy we consume is pricey, whether we’re buying gasoline, heating oil, or electricity. Yet many people are shocked when they add up all their monthly bills to see precisely how much their energy consumption costs them

A will is a legal document that specifies your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and assets and the care of any dependents after your death. Without a will, your estate may not be distributed according to your preferences, and

If you’re changing jobs, you might be tempted to withdraw and spend the funds you saved in your employer-sponsored retirement plan. We’ll show you how to avoid the trap of cashing in your retirement savings and how to transfer your

In a corporate world plagued by scandals and corrupt practices, it would be nice to think that good intentions always lead to success. Unfortunately, that’s just not true. In the corporate jungle, the road to hell is sometimes paved with

What Is an Underwater Mortgage? An underwater mortgage occurs when the outstanding balance on a mortgage loan exceeds the value of the home or property. An underwater mortgage can happen when the home’s value decreases below the loan amount owed

An insurance policy can protect you from the hazards of normal life, from floods and fires to car accidents and life-threatening illnesses. You can’t stop disasters from happening, but a good insurance policy can provide financial coverage for these unexpected

In the mid-2000s, an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) resulted in the resignations of more than 50 senior executives and CEOs at firms ranging from restaurant chains and recruiters to homebuilders and healthcare. Apple Inc. (AAPL),