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In a tough car market, more Americans are turning toward this Goldilocks option
Americans bought fewer used cars in May than they did one year before. But the…
At last, some good news about used car prices
Used car prices are currently near historic highs, but a significant decrease in the cost…
How Going Back To Renting Can Help You Retire Faster
My husband AJ and I became debt-free including our mortgage in our thirties. We paid…
Banks Are Riskier Than You Think: Part 2
In my last article, I described the disconnect between the risk inherent in bank deposits…
‘Lab-grown’ chicken is now legal to sell in the U.S. Here’s where you’ll find it and when.
Does chicken grown from cells actually taste like chicken? Americans will soon find out. This week,…
Banks Are Riskier Than You Think. Risk-free Banking Is An Illusion.
Risk-free Banking Is An Illusion Everybody wants a sure thing. While most people want a…
One year after Dobbs decision, financial pressures mount for patients and abortion-rights groups
In the year since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, the…
New Supreme Court Decision Has Big Clue For Student Loan Forgiveness
The Supreme Court has released several new decisions this week, but a ruling on President…
Which companies are true LGBTQ+ allies? Figuring it out can be tricky for consumers — but here’s how.
With heightened anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the U.S. and hundreds of bills that would negatively affect…
Bureau Of Prisons Changes In Works To Comply With First Step Act
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has faced many challenges in implementing the 2018 law…
Before Paying Off All Your Debt, Consider The Downsides
Seven years ago, my husband and I had good jobs, a nice home with a…
IRS Taxes Personal Injury Settlements, Here’s How
The tax treatment of legal settlements and judgments depends on the claims, whether the case…
The end of the student-loan payment pause could increase ‘serious delinquencies’ on other household debt, BofA warns
The return of student loan payments could lead to borrowers not paying back debt as…
Buying a cheap house? Good luck trying to get a mortgage.
Buying a cheap house, or one that’s $150,000 or less, may seem like an attractive…
Surge in applications for new businesses shows optimism, but lenders are cautious
A sustained high number of new business applications from mid-2020 to now indicates an optimism…