Most Americans don’t shy away from spending on their furry, feathery and scaly family members.
According to the American Pet Products Association, pet owners across the U.S. spent about $29 billion in pet food in 2017. They spent $17.07 billion in vet care. And that number is likely to rise....
First-time home-buyers are often surprised by the requirements of obtaining a mortgage, especially when it comes to the down payment. One way you can improve your chances of getting a home loan is by putting at least 20% down at the time of purchase. For existing homeowners like me,...
Are you close to retirement? Are you not as prepared as you’d like to be? If you’re LGBTQ, do you have a support system? You’re not alone. Our friend and fellow Forbes contributor, David Rae of FinancialPlanner-LA.com, shared with us on Queer Money™ how you can get prepared.
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Traveling, especially abroad, as a Latina can be a layered experience. Growing up in such a tight-knit community that traditionally doesn’t encourage solo travel may make it seem like an impossible feat to experience. Olga Maria Czarkowski, the founder of the bilingual online travel community, Latinas Who Travel, shares:
“As a Latina woman,...
Nearly all IT projects face a similar major challenge: Budgets. Only about half of all projects end up completed under budget, according to the Project Management Institute.
This is largely because often, budgets are estimates based on what is known when the project is started, said Alan Zucker, founding principal...
Morgantown, WVa. - It's the biggest fashion decision a woman will ever have to make. But the hunt for the perfect wedding gown can be filled with drama, tears, and high emotions.
Kristen DeMedici, owner of The Vow Boutique said, "The most important thing is to just have fun with...
Hundreds of startups are launched every year. But only a few of them are able to make it to the second year. One of the top reasons behind startup failure is cash crunch or unwise financial management by new entrepreneurs. Money, like time, is a finite thing and must...
The world is full of tropical paradises and other exotic places where a couple can live comfortably on $2,000 a month or less. Plus, good health care abroad can cost a fraction of what it does in the U.S.
If living more cheaply is the only reason you’d retire to...
If you recently paid a visit to an aging parent’s home, you may have been surprised by the changes in their health. Seniors often hide their struggles from family for fear of being a burden or out of concern that loved ones might try to convince them to move...
ALTHOUGH most of us marry for love, notably Prince Harry and his bride Meghan Markle this weekend, there are also financial benefits to tying the knot. So if you are legally wed, make full use of the tax, savings and pension advantages that come with saying "I do".
Rebecca O'Keeffe,...
