Between hosting dinners, buying gifts and travel, the holidays can get pretty expensive. And if you’re finding that your paycheck just doesn’t go as far as it once did, credit cards or personal loans may seem like the easiest way to extend your income to afford everything the holiday season …
While December is often considered the best time to buy a car, the first month of the year means less competition and dealers who are even more desperate to offload last year’s models. This January is especially ripe for deals, according to Kelley Blue Book managing editor Sean Tucker, as …
Parties and events are some of the most enjoyable ways to connect with loved ones to celebrate the holidays and mark special occasions — whether it’s a small family dinner or a fully catered, Instagram-worthy soiree. But while the memories are priceless, party costs can quickly add up, especially if …
If you’re *this close* to paying off your credit card balance and want to walk into the new year debt-free, there are a handful of small, but helpful, steps you can take in these last couple weeks you have left. Apart from winning the lottery or receiving a surprise inheritance, …
If you’re looking for sunshine and shores in 2026, a cruise might be your ideal getaway. For a record-setting number of Americans, those plans are also in sight: An analysis from AAA projects that 21.7 million Americans will set sail in 2026. That figure has been rising consistently since 2022. …
You’ve likely heard of a credit card cash advance before — it’s basically a short-term loan offered by your credit card issuer. Another way to access money quickly and conveniently is simply through a cash advance app. With a cash advance app, you set up direct deposit and either receive …
If you’re on the hunt to buy a home, it may be a good idea to put it on your holiday wish list. December is a great time to buy for a few reasons: sellers are usually more motivated to close before the end of the year, and sale prices …
The Federal Reserve meets for the last time this year on December 10, and, again, the big question centers around what will happen with interest rates. The federal funds rate certainly influences our everyday lives: It determines how expensive it is for Americans to borrow money, how rewarding it is …
If you’re starting a business, you’ll need to decide how to legally protect your brand and its assets, depending on the type of business you want to start. Trademarks, copyrights and patents are all forms of intellectual property (IP) and they can help you protect the things you create for …
‘Tis the season of giving back — whether it’s in the form of gifts, donations or a thank-you tip to seasonal workers. Discussions around tipping have sparked debate in recent years as Americans found themselves bewildered to be asked to tip at a self-service checkout. But one thing we can …