Mined vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: Picking the Right Choice for Your Wallet
For many years, the natural diamond business has been driven by an alluring marketing approach, but is the sustainability of contemporary lab-grown diamonds as evident as consumers think?
Apr 29, 2024 08:02 PM EDT
Car Affordability Crisis Leaves Many Americans Stranded
Although car affordability has improved this year, prices are still much more than what the typical consumer can afford.
Budget-Friendly Restaurants for Every Family Craving
According to the Department of Agriculture's 2024 Food Price Outlook report, costs for food consumed outside the home would rise by 4.1% this year.
Can You Afford the American Dream? Homeownership Costs Skyrocket
According to real estate company Redfin, purchasing a home is more expensive than it has been in at least the past ten years. Homebuyers are faced with the twin whammy of rising mortgage rates and housing prices.
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Simple Strategies to Maximize Your Investment Returns
Investors find it more enjoyable and fascinating to concentrate on their stock transactions or investing portfolio than on tax methods.
Apr 30, 2024 03:20 PM EDT
Luxury Home Boom Could Leave Regular Buyers Out in the Cold
Rich buyers are buying more and more costly properties with cash, which is driving up prices for the priciest residences in the country.
Apr 26, 2024 01:34 PM EDT
Inflation & Interest Hikes: Why Debt Relief Can Save You Money Now
By negotiating better interest rates or even lower principle sums with your lenders on your behalf, debt relief agencies may be able to assist.
Apr 30, 2024 12:20 PM EDT
Sneaky Airline Fees: How Advertised Prices Don't Tell the Whole Story
Travelers may confuse low advertised rates with inexpensive aircraft tickets since several airlines now offer "unbundled" pricing.
Apr 30, 2024 07:10 AM EDT
Is the IRS Watching You? Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit
When the IRS decides to examine a taxpayer's accounts and financial data to make sure they have complied with all tax regulations and declared all necessary income, this is known as an audit.
Apr 26, 2024 01:25 PM EDT
Tech Stocks: How to Adjust Your Portfolio for Safety
There is "clearly a lot of froth" in the tech industry, according to the CEO of Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund, who hinted that the amount of froth may depend on this week's tech earnings bonanza.
Apr 29, 2024 07:49 PM EDT
Creative Ways to Pay Down Credit Card Debt and Boost Savings
The state of the economy has grown more difficult for many people and households these days. It's gotten harder to manage personal finances because of the higher-than-expected inflation and the high-rate environment that was intended to moderate it.
Apr 26, 2024 01:24 PM EDT
Stand Out or Sit Down: Founders' Top Tips for New Entrepreneurs
In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, understanding what makes a successful entrepreneur is gold dust. According to a recent CNBC-SurveyMonkey poll, young adults increasingly view entrepreneurship as a career path and a crucial pillar of their financial security.
Apr 24, 2024 04:49 PM EDT
Mortgage Application Denied: What to Do Next and Boost Your Chances
The ideal of becoming a homeowner has grown more elusive for many prospective homeowners in recent years. The cost of buying a house has increased dramatically due to a combination of skyrocketing real estate prices and rising mortgage rates, pushing budgets to the breaking point.
Apr 25, 2024 02:27 PM EDT
Food Prices Down in 2024? Time to Revise Your Grocery Budget
It looks like this year will mark the end of rising food costs globally. Oxford Economics projects that global food prices will drop in 2024, providing some respite for consumers.
Apr 23, 2024 08:20 AM EDT
Don't Wait! Get Your 2024 Tax Refund Status in Minutes
There are a few simple methods to find out where your return is. You may use the IRS2Go mobile app or visit their "Where's my refund?" webpage.
Apr 23, 2024 07:42 AM EDT
Strategies to Beat the Heat and Keep Costs Down
As the country celebrates Earth Day, shoppers may have noticed one impact of climate change: rising temperatures are making it harder for Americans to pay their bills, and in some cases, they are even forcing families to decide between purchasing groceries and cooling their houses.
Apr 23, 2024 06:19 AM EDT