When the Great Recession hit, it hit hard. Americans experienced job loss, foreclosures, a sharp rise in student loan defaults and high consumer debt. The recession also taught us plenty of important lessons. We asked 8 personal finance experts on their main financial takeaways on the past decade. Here’s what they had to say: Image Credit: Nattakorn …
The end of every calendar year is a time for many to reflect on the highs and lows from the past 12 months. Unfortunately, some people might not have made as much financial progress as they likely would have liked in 2019. CompareCards commissioned a survey of almost 800 credit cardholders and found that nearly …
The holidays are done, the gifts have been unwrapped and all you’re left with in the new year is a big fat credit card bill. From gifts to holiday parties to flights to family, it’s easy to spend more than you were anticipating in the span of a few short weeks. But don’t worry — …
The New Year is upon us, and many Americans will boast ambitious resolutions: they may want to gain 15 pounds of muscle at the gym, get a full eight hours of sleep every night or finally learn how to play the piano. But lofty goals may lead to fewer accomplishments — according to a report …
If you read any list of best side hustles these days, you’re likely to see an entry for delivering food part-time. The days of the local high school kids delivering pizza for gas money are over. With Uber expanding its rideshare concept into food delivery with its Uber Eats business and the growth of other food delivery apps, such …
Collecting is human nature. The Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, “It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.” But in the age of the internet, why not both? It’s easier than ever to research and source collectibles like rare coins, fine art …
Everybody has mixed feelings about Lady Luck. She can be your best friend or your greatest foe. Some people jump at the opportunity to test their luck, while others always play it safe — either when it comes to gambling or when investing in the stock market. A recent survey conducted by MagnifyMoney, a subsidiary of …
Once you’re out of college and living independently, you’ll be making your own choices, including how to handle your money. You’ll have big decisions to make, like how to budget your income, start saving for future money goals and paying back any student loans. While personal finance isn’t a required course at most colleges, there …
Brian LeBlanc was fed up. The 30-year-old policy analyst from Alberta, Canada, had struggled with his weight for years. At the time, he weighed 240 pounds and had trouble finding clothes that fit. He decided it was time to change his lifestyle for good. LeBlanc started running and cutting back on fast food and soft …
Just because you’ve been turned down for balance transfers and personal loans, it doesn’t mean you’re destined for bankruptcy. America is drowning in debt – and credit cards are dragging us down. According to statistics from Debt.com… We owe more than $1 trillion on our cards. That’s enough to buy every NFL, NBA, NHL, and …