Personal loans could help cover unexpected expenses with lower interest rates. (iStock) Millions of Americans face unprecedented personal finance concerns as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect unemployment rates months after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the United States. The Federal Reserve took steps in March to encourage […]
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You need to recognize that your desire to show people how smart you are, or to impress people with your wealth, or prove how quickly you can make money, which causes you to do insufficient research, can lead you to these bad decisions. Accept that you are flawed, he says, […]
Time to make a plan. Shutterstock.com When it comes to money, coronavirus has split the nation. Financial stress dominates for many of the 9.5 million employees on furlough, potentially facing unemployment as the scheme unwinds, and for those whose small businesses have been disrupted or whose finances were already precarious […]
Recently I encountered a series of TikTok videos in which a guy creates some amazing cosplay stuff — swords, helmets, complete Iron Man costumes — using only a 3D printer. (Check him out on YouTube if you’re interested.) When you see the results, you figure he must be using some […]
Personal finance can be something college students struggle with. Lauren is here to help. Photo by Lauren Hough. LAUREN HOUGH | OPINION COLUMNIST | [email protected] Foreword: I am the least qualified person to be giving you this advice — I am a sophomore economics major with nothing more than an […]
Last Feb. 7, James Barnes got all dressed up to go to the prom. On that same date this year, he changed clothes to look his best while waiting for the prom to come to him. Volunteers made a special delivery Sunday to help Night to Shine guests prepare to […]
A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit. When I glanced at a headline Thursday saying that Donald Trump had resigned from SAG-AFTRA in a huff, the very same morning SAG announced its awards nominations, I thought to myself, “Is Trump really that upset about Zendaya getting snubbed?” […]
Bankers Healthcare Group, or BHG, started in 2001 and in 20 years has exceeded $6 billion in funded loans and ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing privately held companies 14 times. The Davie, Florida, business provides direct loans to licensed health care professionals of all kinds, including […]
BATON ROUGE – Thursday, Jan. 28 marks International Data Privacy Day, which is a time when citizens around the world are reminded to keep their personal information secure. Experts recommend doing this by creating strong and unique passwords, only connecting to known WiFi networks, and remaining vigilant against suspicious emails. […]
Personal loans were the fastest-growing debt category in 2019, but new data from Experian found that changed in 2020. While personal loans saw a 12% year-over-year increase in 2019, the category only grew 1% in 2020 (the slowest for any debt category last year) with fewer people taking out loans. […]
People are learning all kinds of new things on TikTok: how to do viral dances to popular songs, how to make hot cocoa bombs or paint an accent wall. They are also learning dubious financial information from unverified sources with millions of followers. Personal finance TikTok, also known as #FinTok […]
You might be caught in the holiday slump–what’s usually the merriest time of year looks and feels a lot different this time around. After the year you’ve been through, you deserve a moment to treat yourself. One of the best investments you can make is in yourself and your personal […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn. ― Even as Americans are being infected, hospitalized and killed by COVID-19 in record numbers, the scene Saturday night outside the headquarters of Christian financial personality Dave Ramsey’s Ramsey Solutions looked like a festival designed to flout public health guidelines. The talk radio host, who preaches debt-free living […]
The season of giving is good for the heart, but even in normal times it can be a burden on your budget. This year feels more difficult though, with millions of Americans struggling to stay afloat during the holiday season and worrying about how the return of student loan payments […]
TipRanks 3 Monster Growth Stocks That Still Have Room to Run Investors are in the market to make a profit, and that means finding the stocks with proven growth potential. Yes, it’s a cliché to remind everyone that past performance does not guarantee future results, but when a stock consistently […]
Make smart choices when choosing the right personal loan to save money. (iStock) Personal loans can have a lot of financial benefits if you find the right loan with the right lender. The right personal loan can help you pay off a big-ticket loan or even reduce high-interest credit card […]
THE Queen is seen wearing a mask for the first time at a “deeply personal” tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday. She bowed her head in silence at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior inside Westminster Abbey. 8 The Queen was pictured wearing a face mask for the first timeCredit: PA:Press […]
Few Americans have the cash they need on hand to pay for big-ticket items upfront. That’s why it’s not unusual for people to take out mortgages, car loans and student loans, so they can pay for these costly expenses over time. But when it comes to other major purchases — […]
Husband-and-wife songwriting team Seth and China Kent, who make music as Alright Alright, wanted some lush string arrangements to accompany the songs that make up their latest album, Crucible. But they wanted the real thing, not synthetic samples from a keyboard. Solution: build their own string quartet. They recruited Rhianna Fairchild, Jenny […]
Of course, Sacha Baron Cohen’s antics rarely fly under the radar these days, and a report emerged in July that Giuliani had called the police on the comedian after he stormed into the hotel room wearing a wig and pink bikini to stop the interview. But nobody — probably including […]