On January 20, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. While this has had some people dancing in the streets, what exactly will a Biden presidency mean for your personal finances? Here are the top five ways that a Biden White House may impact your […]
Joe Biden ran on a platform that he solidly built on appealing to the middle class and blue-collar workers. This was largely responsible for his rebuilding of the “blue wall,” and flipping the states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, that were responsible for his victory. Now that Biden will be the 46th president, that is […]
It’s open enrollment time for healthcare. That means it is a great time to get health insurance. It is also a good time to switch your coverage to a healthcare plan that could save you some money. It also means that scammers are on the prowl. Open enrollment for Medicare runs from Oct. 15 through […]
You’ve paid off that credit card, and you are probably feeling pretty darn good about that. Or, you got that new card in the mail and stashed it away in your drawer. You are proud you left it there “just for emergencies,” and have never used it. Either way, how does carrying a credit card […]
Successful debt management is one of the greatest financial challenges most of us face. Here are the top five ways to better manage your debt, no matter how much you owe. 1. Know Who and How Much You Owe Make a list of your debts, including the creditor, total amount of the debt, monthly payment, […]
If you are a senior, you may have heard of a reverse mortgage. What exactly is a reverse mortgage, and who should consider one? A reverse mortgage is simply that — a mortgage. You’re borrowing money against your house. But in this case, instead of making a monthly payment on your mortgage, you receive money […]
Regardless of how you feel about it, Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States. What exactly will Biden mean for your personal finances? Of course, how much of the Biden-Harris economic agenda can actually be implemented relies a lot on Congress. Here are the top three ways that the financial experts […]
It is never too early to start saving. Being able to save is the foundation of so much of your personal finances. Starting good saving habits can be essential to your ultimate financial goals. So, several banks are offering discounts to get college students and young depositors off on the right financial foot. It might […]
Many people use their credit scores to gauge their financial health. Maintaining good credit is especially important to your ultimate financial goals. Of course, monitoring your credit score is a sound financial practice. However, your credit score is by no means the only way to measure whether or not you are making progress on your […]
We are witnessing one of the most critical presidential elections of all time. What issues impacting personal finances were most important to Americans in the 2020 election? The survey arm of the financial website, The Motley Fool, recently polled their readers for what financial issues they thought were most important to them in this election. […]