While it may be tempting to splurge on a new spring wardrobe with your refund, tax season, even when you have a tax refund in hand, is actually the best time of year to do a financial check up first. Especially if you only take a good look at...
Warren Buffett warned students about the perils of using debt and leverage decades ago, using Donald Trump as a negative case study.
Buffett was asked by a Notre Dame student about Trump’s business troubles during a question-and-answer session in 1991. Trump’s Atlantic City Taj Mahal casino filed for Chapter 11...
It's college decision time – and across the nation, high school seniors and their parents are grappling with where they'll attend school next fall.
Many students and their families often turn to their school counselor throughout the college application process. However, a new survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance,...
Moving into your first student house or flat is a rite of passage for a lot of young people. It’ll be your home from home for many months, so you need to find the right property. Whether you’re after a warm place to study or a pre-drinks venue, here’s...
In the rush to get your taxes done by April 17, don’t forget to do one more thing: Make your contributions to your individual retirement account for 2017.
April 17 marks the final deadline for IRA contributions for tax year 2017. You can contribute as much as $5,500 total to...
How much of your money are you saving? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is probably not enough. Putting aside money for your future is essential, but as many as 65% of Americans are saving too little of their incomes, according to a new survey from Bankrate.
Saving money...
I'm in my early 50s and just beginning to plan for retirement. I recently opened an IRA, but what else can I do to catch up?—Cheryl.
It's good that you're finally beginning to focus on retirement. Even more important, by opening an IRA you've taken a concrete step, which shows...
Although $1 million is the oft-cited amount needed to retire comfortably, data shows it might not be enough. According to a new report from personal finance site GOBankingRates, depending on where you live, retirees could blow through $1 million in as little as 12 years.
And GBR notes that since...
Having to constantly hand over cash for endless necessities is just part of being an adult. Mortgage or rent, food, roof repairs, surgery for your dog (these are some of my own recent budget line items) … The list goes on and on. With all that going on, it...
According to Halifax, house prices increased by 1.5% over the last month, with an average home costing a whopping £227,871.
Getting yourself onto the property ladder and getting the best mortgage deal is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make.
There are many ways to save money and plenty...
