Save Up to 40% Off Your Medical Costs — With a New Kind of Insurance

Paying out of pocket can scare someone into foregoing an appointment altogether and ultimately risking their health. Thats not just a bad idea it could be downright dangerous. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings. But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill? Youll also see how much other people have paid for the same services nearby....

October 4, 2021 · 2 min · 272 words · Laura Lowe

Dear Penny: Is Using 90% of Our Savings to Buy a Home a Huge Mistake?

I contribute 5% of my annual pay to charity. About four years ago, we bought a small, inexpensive single-family home near where we work. I am thinking we should use 90% of our savings to finally move to the city. My family didnt have much money growing up, so I have always hoarded money and had spending anxiety. What if there is another recession soon? We have a cheap, easy if boring life in our current town, with lots of friends....

October 3, 2021 · 3 min · 446 words · Toni Warren

Don’t Gamble on Meme Stocks. 3 Safer Strategies from a Financial Planner

The stock market can be a wild ride, and super confusing. Just for an example, what are we supposed to learn from the recent case involving GameStop? The chain of video game stores has been struggling for a long time. But in January 2021, the companys stock price skyrocketed up by 1,500%. Then it plunged back down to earth. Some investors made a fortune. Others lost a fortune. What should we take away from this?...

September 30, 2021 · 2 min · 386 words · Mark Boyd

October Class Action Settlements Involve Uber, Windex, Wells Fargo and Guinness

The deadlines to file claims in a number of class action lawsuit settlements are coming up in October. The cases involve brands such as Windex, Neuriva, Guinness, and Uber. Read on to find out if you qualify to claim some cash. Getty Images Cases are listed in order of deadlines to file, with the earliest dates being listed first. No Interest Til Almost 2027? The claimdeadline is Oct. 4, 2021....

September 29, 2021 · 2 min · 288 words · Melinda Wilson

Dear Penny: Was My Cousin Allowed to Buy Life Insurance on My Mom?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges My mother died after several years with Alzheimers in the Philippines. While she was living in Maryland, a cousin took an insurance policy on her. If she is the owner of the policy, what does it have to do with me? Once you finally get your finances in order, you want to keep them that way. Here areseveral moves to make now. I asked for a copy of the policy because I have no idea what she is trying to do....

September 26, 2021 · 3 min · 564 words · Roger Jackson

Chinese Clampdown Costs Thousands of American Tutors Their Jobs

The new regulation also declared that all tutoring companies working with Chinese students had to be not-for-profit. American tutors have been making from $14 to $25 an hour through these services. Those tutors were serving more than 600,000 Chinese children. While the Chinese market for tutors has closed, there are still opportunities for online teaching as a main source of income and a side gig.Check out our list.No Interest ‘Til Almost 2027?...

September 24, 2021 · 2 min · 258 words · Dwayne Blake

Leave a Job on Good Terms With This Employee Resignation Checklist

If youre ready to say goodbye to your 9-to-5, youre not alone. Millions of workers have quit their jobs in 2021, prompting the term the Great Resignation. But the more you plan out your exit, the better prepared youll be to handle the aftermath. The stimulus lawmade it cheaper to get health insuranceunder the Affordable Care Act. Its better to review your options before losing your current income stream. No Interest Til Almost 2027?...

September 24, 2021 · 2 min · 302 words · Katherine Bartlett

5 Ways to Build Your Credit if You’ve Been Denied for Everything

To build credit, you have to get approved for credit. If youve been denied for credit too many times to count, youve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to build credit when you keep getting rejected. Once youve confirmed that your credit report is accurate, youll need to start building credit. The only way youll do so is if you have an account thats regularly reported to the bureaus....

September 22, 2021 · 3 min · 503 words · Scott Chang

Tempted to Dump Your Job to Be a Day Trader? Read This First

Is there anything more appealing than making a quick buck through a smart stock pick? Day trading is exciting, and the rewards can appear tempting. But when you day trade, youre turning established wealth-building principles upside down. We’ve got thefive beginning stock trading mistakesthat prevent you from getting rich. There are reasons why few day traders independent or otherwise do well enough to retire on their trading profits. Lets look at the realities of day trading....

September 22, 2021 · 2 min · 405 words · Jacob Harrison

Dear Penny: My Ex-Boss Sexually Harassed Me, Then Offered Millions for My Silence

There was no human resources department. This was October of 2018. The state human rights department did its investigation. Once you finally get your finances in order, you want to keep them that way. Here areseveral moves to make now. Now, the cases are filed against this man and his company in the court system by my attorney. Im not sure I want monetary results. I want him to be held accountable on public record databases....

September 19, 2021 · 3 min · 606 words · John Mcclure

6 Ways to Cope When You’re Retiring With Student Loan Debt

Student loans arent just a young persons problem. Most of the debt held by 50-plus borrowers is the result of the borrowers education. But there are some ways to deal with your debt that dont involve working forever. Avoid Refinancing Federal Student Loans Refinancing your student loans with a private lender may look tempting. But this isnt a wise move if you have federal loans, especially when youreplanning to retire....

September 18, 2021 · 3 min · 573 words · Alexandra Hays

How to Start Your $40K Virtual Assistant Career From Home

Of course the amount you make has much to do with how many hours you work. Full-time work is going to bring in more. This post will help you learn how to become a virtual assistant. Do you want to embark on a career as a freelance writer? Check out our tips forsetting freelance ratesin that highly competitive field. In it, we cover: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? A virtual assistant does much more than managing someones schedule and taking phone calls....

September 17, 2021 · 3 min · 638 words · Brandon Bishop

Pay Less and Love It More When You Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

Thats a lot of $4 coffee, the going price for a 20-ounce cup at Starbucks. A 40-ounce container of Stoks cold brew coffee costs almost $5 at the grocery store. What is cold brew coffee? Check out our tips on how to get a good cup of Joe at home andsave money on coffee.Tip No. 1: Grind the beans yourself. Is it really that different from iced coffee? How do people get so hooked on it?...

September 17, 2021 · 5 min · 868 words · Bradley Roberts