With costs rising, many families are struggle to stay within their budget. And latest figures from life insurance broker, Reassured, reveal that the cost of bringing up a child is a whopping £225,521 - that’s £12,540 per year until they hit the age of 18.
The study reveals that almost...
Climate change is affecting us in ways no one could have imaged just a few years ago, and those dramatic changes in weather patterns may even affect your retirement. In recent years the world has been plagued by higher temperatures and increases in both the volume and intensity of...
While most people look forward to retirement, how they’ll actually achieve it remains unclear.
In a recent survey of American workers we uncovered a significant gap between workers’ desire to live a comfortable retirement and their confidence in being able to achieve this goal.
By taking a closer look at the...
When investors get their quarterly 401(k) statements in the next few weeks they’ll be hit with some bad news.
The S&P 500, the broadest measure of U.S. stocks, is down 21%, the Nasdaq nearly 30% and the Dow 16% so far this year, and Americans are seeing the value of...
When was the last time you took a serious look at how your retirement plan compares to how you want to live in your future? According to a report from the Federal Reserve released in 2020, the median amount of money in American...
The stock market has taken a tumble lately, with the S&P 500 officially entering a bear market after falling more than 20% from its peak.
While downturns and bear markets can be intimidating to even the best investors, they're...
If you're a homeowner, you have a great asset at your disposal—your home equity. But while you may have easily qualified for your original mortgage, you will have to prove your creditworthiness again if you want a home equity loan. That...
A personal loan is a helpful financial tool when you need to borrow money to cover virtually any expense, like car repairs, home improvements, or medical bills. When you apply for a personal loan, you’ll need to meet the lender’s credit...
Foreclosures are rising in Maine, creating some bargain real estate, but buyers need to do their homework first.
The number of foreclosure filings in Maine rose to 168 in May, up 33 percent from April and up 127 percent from May of last year, according to a report released Thursday...
Inflation obviously involves spending challenges. Rising prices mean consumers might need to shop more carefully, pare back on purchases and still face higher bills for food, shelter, gasoline, appliances, vacations and other purchases.
With U.S. inflation now running at an annual pace of 8.6%, a four-decade high, the topic has...
