When people hear the term “fintech,” or financial technology, they likely don’t immediately think of multifamily housing. Most people probably associate fintech with digital and mobile payment companies or investment apps, brokerage services, and robo-advisors targeting millennials and Gen Z consumers, such as Acorns or Robinhood. While these are mainstream […]
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50 ways to save money when you buy groceries
The best ways to save on groceries There’s a long list of reasons why you should get groceries for your meals instead of eating out or ordering in. While it’s typically less expensive than eating out for every meal, grocery shopping isn’t cheap, especially if you are buying for more […]
5 Ways to Earn Extra Money in 2021 Without Leaving the House
Want to boost your earnings this year? Here’s how to do so — from your couch! Maybe your savings account took a major hit in the pandemic. Or maybe you racked up some holiday debt on your credit cards that you’re eager to pay off. There are plenty of good […]
4 Ways Your Company Can Have Great Success In 2021
Work team having a meeting. getty 2020 was a tough year for businesses of all sorts. Covid-19 decimated labor markets, stressed supply lines and, in some unlucky sectors, ground production to a halt. 2021 is a chance to forget last year’s trials and to start fresh. Chances must be capitalized […]
Editorial: 6 ways the Legislature can make SC better in 2021 | Editorials
State legislators could stay busy this entire year dealing with nothing but the pandemic: deciding how to allocate limited state funding, how to revive the economy, how to make up for all the damage the pandemic has done to children, who should be required to be vaccinated — all alongside preventing legislative […]
7 Ways to Lower Your Car Expenses
By Philip Reed From monthly payments to repairs to insurance, a car can be one of your biggest expenses. But that also makes it one of your biggest opportunities to put money back in your pocket. If you’re trying to make ends meet or want to simply save some money […]
25 Ways To Score a Good Deal on a Car Out of State
25 Ways To Score a Good Deal on a Car Out of State Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this […]
10 Ways to Make Money Over Winter Break
While winter break can be a time to relax after a busy semester at college, you might also want to use this time off to replenish your bank account. From working a side gig to selling stuff online, there are many creative ways to make money in the winter, when […]
7 smart ways to cut car costs in 2021
From monthly payments to repairs to insurance, a car can be one of your biggest expenses. But that also makes it one of your biggest opportunities to put money back in your pocket. If you’re trying to make ends meet or want to simply save some money in 2021, here […]
12 ways to give yourself a raise in the new year
12 ways to give yourself a raise in the new year As we quickly try to forget 2020, let’s focus on all the thrilling possibilities in 2021. Will this be the year you buy your first home, reward yourself with some new gadgets or —gasp — even travel again? It’s […]
The 7 worst ways people will use their stimulus checks
The 7 worst ways people will use their stimulus checks If you haven’t already received it, the IRS has another round of cash headed your way to help relieve some financial pain from COVID-19 and give the lackluster economy a bit of needed stimulation. Most people will receive a $600 […]
Small Ways to Have a Money Talk With Family and Friends
Talking about money can be tough. These conversations may also be harder now for those who aren’t able to see family and friends in person due to social-distancing restrictions. Still, it can be done. Start small, realize you may need more than one conversation and know it may get easier […]
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Home Without Going Into Debt
Image source: Getty Images. While it doesn’t influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We’re on your side, always. See our full advertiser disclosure here. My husband appears incapable of turning down an adventure. Often, that means a move to a new […]
7 ways to make year-end charitable donations supporting racial equity. ‘If there was ever a time to give generously, it’s now’
As Americans make their year-end charitable contributions, many are likely reflecting on the suffering the country has witnessed in 2020. Some donors will have the national reckoning over racial justice that followed George Floyd’s killing in mind as they write checks or click donate buttons. These past several months have […]
3 Ways to Score a Raise in 2021
Image source: Getty Images. While it doesn’t influence our opinions of products, we may receive compensation from partners whose offers appear here. We’re on your side, always. See our full advertiser disclosure here. What could a higher paycheck do for you? Earning more money could be your ticket to boosting […]
The 7 worst ways people use their stimulus checks
The 7 worst ways people use their stimulus checks Remember those super-helpful $1,200 stimulus checks and direct deposits that went out in the spring? That probably seems like eons ago, especially if you’re still going through a tough time financially because of COVID. A new aid package could pass before […]
6 best ways to manage your student loans
Having a plan for managing student loans can make repaying them less stressful. (iStock) Student loans can make paying for college easier when you don’t have savings to pay out of pocket. An estimated 43 million borrowers owe federal student loans, according to the Department of Education. Of the $1.7 […]
Here are 21 ways to reduce debt, build an emergency fun in 2021
Start the countdown: A new year is fast approaching. So now is the time to hatch a plan to get your personal finances back on track. Think of 2021 as a fresh start to solve your money worries. Here are 21 tips – or must-do “money” resolutions for the New […]
Eight Ways To Build A Successful E-Commerce Business From Scratch
As the pandemic continues, many companies have pivoted to online-only sales in an effort to not only survive and avoid disruptions, but also keep employees and customers safe. Aspiring entrepreneurs who are considering changing their business plans to launch companies online rather than in brick-and-mortar spaces need to understand that […]
47 ways to manage your money better
Get smart in 2020 This year has proven to be financially challenging for many folks. Many have lost their jobs and/or large chunks of their retirement savings due to the pandemic. While things are rough for many, there are tried-and-true methods for getting your finances under control. You may not be […]