4 Ways Fintech Is Revolutionizing Multifamily

Laveta Brigham

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 […]

50 ways to save money when you buy groceries

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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 […]

4 Ways Your Company Can Have Great Success In 2021

Laveta Brigham

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 […]

7 Ways to Lower Your Car Expenses

Laveta Brigham

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 […]

10 Ways to Make Money Over Winter Break

Laveta Brigham

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

Laveta Brigham

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 […]

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Home Without Going Into Debt

Laveta Brigham

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’

Laveta Brigham

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

Laveta Brigham

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

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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

Laveta Brigham

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 […]

47 ways to manage your money better

Laveta Brigham

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 […]