If you've never had a robocall dial your cell or home phone, you've been living under a rock. And if you have, it's gotten a whole lot worse, according to one report. In fact, the robocall problem exploded in 2018 with an estimated 47.8 billion robocalls made in the U.S., [...]
Between raging wildfires, and vicious hurricanes, 2018 certainly brought record-setting disasters to many parts of the country. As a result, many Americans are now facing the challenge of reconstructing their financial records. Trying to do this, soon after a disaster, may be essential for properly documenting a tax-deductible loss, supporting [...]
Valentine's Day is around the corner typically a day filled with love, roses and chocolate. But what if you don't have someone to celebrate it with? Don't despair. While Valentine's Day is supposed to be the holiday of romance, it can be difficult for many people, whether they have a [...]
You've heard the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to hiring a qualified Realtor and you're still on the fence. How do you decide? According to the National Association of REALTORS, these folks aren’t just agents. "They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS and subscribe [...]
If you're busy planning for your retirement or just dreaming about it, a new poll reports health costs top the list of concerns for Americans looking toward their Golden Years. In fact, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) are confident they have saved enough -- or will save enough -- to retire comfortably, [...]
Purchasing a home is considered to be one of the most expensive transactions most Americans will make in their life, and breaking into the housing market can be very difficult for first-time buyers. However, a new RealEstate.com analysis finds the typical first-time buyer earns more than the median household income, helping them [...]
Bermuda, Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands ... If taking a luxurious cruise is in your near future you might want to consider purchasing travel insurance before you sail off into the sunset. Why would you need travel insurance? Cruises are among the most in demand vacations in the United States, more than [...]
While official "Tax Day" doesn't arrive until April 15, it’s not too late to make an estimate tax payment to avoid a tax-time shock in the months ahead. The Internal Revenue Service advises employees -- whose 2018 federal income tax withholding unexpectedly falls short of their tax liability for the [...]
The holidays have passed and now it's time for you to return to a healthier existence. That said, why not set a New Year's resolution to make time to escape for a wellness-infused vacation? Gone are the days when vacations meant over-indulging to the point of being uncomfortable. Now a [...]
There are currently 45 million Americans with student loan debt. Nearly one-fifth of these individuals have debt that is greater than $100,000 according to an article published by CNBC. This debt is making it hard for these people to get into their first home. But the real question is why [...]
