Buying your first-home can be an overwhelming experience. From figuring out the best mortgage type to partnering with the right real estate agent, there's a lot to consider. Choosing the right mortgage program and mortgage lender can save you tens of thousands of...
With record-high inflation across the U.S., it can feel like everything is more expensive. However, there are some ways you can save at home; starting with your energy bills.
Teresa Hall with Appalachian Power has some tips.
Americans are getting crushed by inflation across the board, but one area that isn’t regularly addressed is energy prices. CPI data released Friday morning detailed that in the past year, the energy index soared 34.6%. In May alone, the energy index jumped 3.9%, natural gas rose 8% and the...
You'll regret putting this off until later.
Almost everyone carries debt from time to time, and it's not always a big deal. But as you approach retirement, you want to shed as much debt as possible. With fewer payments to worry about, you can stretch your existing savings further.
But getting...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A report out by the federal government Friday shows that inflation in May was rising at a level we haven’t seen in four decades. That means you’re paying more at the pump, at the grocery store and pretty much everywhere.
“Our grocery bill has definitely gone...
In the early years of 401(k) saving, reaching a six-figure balance can feel impossible. You see the money deducted from your pay, and with little momentum in your retirement account balance, you might naturally wonder if all that saving is worth it.
Rest assured, you will see the value of...
It is easy to identify things you could have done differently knowing what you know today. If only we had a crystal ball, life could be so much easier.
Well, it is not a crystal ball, but...
Retirement is a time of great joy for many people, but it can also be full of uncertainty. Traveling more, spending extended amounts of time with family, and taking up new hobbies are some of the ways in which a post-retirement life...
Social Security is, arguably, the U.S.'s most successful and relied-upon social program. When national pollster Gallup surveyed retired beneficiaries and future retirees in April, it found that 89% of the currently retired lean on their monthly benefit to some degree to...
The traditional view of a work-free retirement is fast becoming a relic of prior generations. In the 2022 Retirement Confidence Survey by Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), 70% of workers expected their paychecks to be a source of retirement income.
