Rents jump in most of the country’s biggest cities
It’s getting harder and harder to be a renter, it seems. According to new data, rents are now up in 92 percent of the country’s largest cities.
What is a good credit score? Find out how yours stacks up
When it comes to your money, your credit score is one little number that says a lot about not only your past credit history, but also what’s to come when and if you want to borrow money in the future. What is a good credit score, exactly, though? Read on to find out!
What is a “Robo Advisor” and Should You Be Using One?
You probably never imagined taking financial advice from a computer program, but that’s exactly what a lot of people are doing these days. These programs are called robo advisors, and the best robo advisors have the potential to help you invest your money more effectively.
Five Helpful Apps For Seniors
Once upon a time, people thought of seniors as tech-illiterate, but today’s research proves that’s not the case. One study shows that most baby boomers have smartphones, and you can bet that they know how to use them.
Stay Or Leave Your Car Insurance?
Car insurance premiums nationwide have never been higher. Many of us renew our policies year after year without shopping around.
What’s the first step to buying a home?
If you’re asking “What’s the first step to buying a home?” — you’ve probably already made a decision that it’s time to get serious about becoming a homeowner.
What Do You Do if You Have Been Denied Car Insurance?
Auto insurance is required in the US. But it's very difficult for some people to get car insurance, either because of high-risk factors or a poor driving record. So what you do if you can't get car insurance or if you're denied by your traditional carrier?
Does Health Insurance Cover Alternative Medicine?
Alternative medicine is growing rapidly in popularity, but many of these treatments are still deemed “experimental” and insurance coverage varies widely among states and carriers.
What is a mortgage refinance, in plain English
Refinancing works by giving a homeowner access to a new mortgage loan which replaces the existing one. The details of the new mortgage loan can be customized by the homeowner, include the new loan’s mortgage rate, loan length in years, and amount borrowed.
Where home prices have slowed the most — and one state where prices actually dropped
With the median home price hitting $300,000 for the first time ever last week, choosing your location wisely has never been so important when buying a house. Fortunately, according to new data, there are still a few U.S. locales where home prices are affordable — or even dropping.