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One of the biggest financial stories over the past decade has been the rise of digital wallets. At first, digital wallets took off in popularity in other parts of the world but lagged in the United States. Younger consumers were the first to start using them, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that Americans started […]

Everyone loves summer vacations, but going on vacation can be costly. Considering that the price of gas and food has risen from last year and the cost of airline tickets is up more than 30%, vacationing will be even more expensive this summer. Many families will be embracing the staycation, but with the rising prices […]

Summer is kicking off at a time when inflation is near 40-year highs. Families are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and when they open their utility bills. Summer is wonderful, of course, but for many of us, summer is already a time of high electric bills. In some areas […]

Studies show that Americans typically spend about 40% of their income on housing costs. People paying a mortgage each month aren’t surprised by this number: We all know what a bite housing costs can take out of our monthly budgets! People often think that once they sign the mountain of documents at closing, their mortgage […]

Americans spend a lot of money on transportation. In fact, for the average household, transportation costs make up the second-biggest spending category in their budget. Only housing and housing-related costs take a bigger bite out of the average budget. We spend more on getting around than we spend on food! Transportation costs include buying, maintaining, […]

Everyone has their own reasons for wanting to work out more. Perhaps you’re ready for a beach vacation, your doctor had concerns at your last physical, or there’s a family event on the horizon and you want to look great in the photos that will inevitably end up on social media. Whatever your reasons are, […]

Curb appeal is the walk-by or drive-by appeal of a home. Typically, it consists of the landscaping and general maintenance of a home as seen from the street. Everyone has a home they love in their own neighborhood, usually because the home looks well-tended and cared for. Curb appeal is especially important to those considering […]

Calling all money savers – we know it’s easy for your budget to get sidetracked when you think of all the items you need to get for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, but don’t throw your strategy out of the window to achieve your goals for the day. Freedom isn’t free, but you don’t […]

Anyone who has paid bills, bought gas, or gone grocery shopping recently has noticed an uptick in prices. The data backs this feeling up. The Consumer Price Index measures changes in the cost of goods like housing, utilities, gasoline, food, and other typical daily expenses, and in January, the CPI reported that prices had gone […]

First impressions are important. We all make assumptions based on our first impressions of anything we see, even homes. If you’re trying to sell your home, having a good-looking exterior is crucial, as it provides an eye-catching snapshot of what your home is like that can lure in potential buyers. Even if you aren’t trying […]