Savings
Tens of millions of private-sector workers lack access to a retirement savings plan through their employer, which experts at the AARP Public Policy Institute warn could pose a significant burden to future taxpayers. The institute estimates that 57 million private sector workers in the U.S. – about half of the…
‘Tis the season to gather and give thanks without breaking the bank. High grocery prices and travel expenses may threaten to put a dent in this year’s holiday fun, but a full stomach doesn’t have to mean an empty wallet. Thanksgiving should be about fun, family and festivities, not stressing over…
A Tiktok trend is encouraging people to save more money. It’s called the ‘no-buy year.’ The rules are simple. Make a list of the non-essential items you will not spend money on for a set length of time and stick to it. Many people start at the beginning of the year,…
July is often thought of as a time for home improvement projects, well-deserved vacations and leisurely day trips. In addition to these activities, financial pros say that the mid-year month of July is an ideal opportunity to assess your financial situation so you’re better prepared for the rest of the…
Americans may be missing out on an essential college savings tool, according to a recent survey. Half of all adults saving for education don’t know about the benefits of using a 529 savings plan, and less than a quarter of them are using this financial tool to save for college,…
A new report from Fidelity Investments finds that over half of Millennials and Gen Z believe they will have a harder time saving for retirement due to the higher cost of living. Fidelity’s 2024 State of Retirement Planning study found that 57% of Millennials and 56% of Gen Z believe…
Spending money is easy, but saving it is a lot harder. Luckily, there are tons of free financial tools you can leverage to help you save money, pay off and stay out of debt. Bankrate is one of these tools. Bankrate offers a slew of calculators all geared towards very specific…
About 85% of Americans live within five miles of a CVS Pharmacy, so chances are good that you have visited one before. But you might not know all the details of the CVS loyalty program. It has two tiers of membership: ExtraCare, which is free, and ExtraCare Plus, which costs…
An emergency fund should be a priority for Americans to be prepared for unforeseen and urgent expenses. Experts recommend you should have several months of living expenses saved that can be used for emergency situations. “We recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses saved in an emergency savings…
With the cost of college on the rise plus an unstable debt load, the best thing parents can do is to set children up for financial success — and that can start as early as the kindergarten years. Gregg Murset, CEO of BusyKid, a chore app that provides kids with…