Personal Finance

What is the best computer to buy? From processors to memory, here’s what to look out for when computer shopping plus our favorite picks. Shutterstock What is the best computer to buy? From processors to memory, here’s what to look out for when computer shopping plus our favorite picks. Shopping for a new computer requires… Continue reading Your Guide To Laptops, Chromebooks and Gaming PCs

Although the holidays are over, you might not want to write off hitting the malls and shopping just yet—January brings some unique best buys that you won’t want to miss. Linens: This has been the best month to buy linens since January of 1878. John Wanamaker, the father of department stores, sold excess bedding stock… Continue reading The Best Bargains of January

With consumer debt on the rise, buy-now-pay-later programs are becoming increasingly popular — revenue from splitting larger purchases into payments rose by 21% on Cyber Monday. Earlier this month, Citizens Pay bank expanded its point-of-sale financing service to Microsoft ( (MSFT) – Get Microsoft Corporation Report) —  visitors to Microsoft.com will be able to finance… Continue reading ‘A Responsible Option’: Citizens Pay President On The Rising Traction Of Buy Now, Pay Later

Managing household finances can be a challenging feat, especially as our economy continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, U.S. households spend over $4.4 trillion on recurring bill payments every year, and staying on top of these bills is imperative to maintaining financial health. Another thing to stay on top of is any… Continue reading The Best Ways to Save on Bills and Boost Your Credit Score in 2022

When is a $71,000 salary better than an $86,000 salary? When you adjust for cost of living. When is a $71,000 salary better than an $86,000 salary? When you adjust for cost of living. When you’re weighing job offers in a new city, the highest salary is a critical deciding factor. But you also think… Continue reading 30 U.S. Cities Where Salaries Go the Furthest

n the age of the Great Resignation, employee retention has jumped to the top of the list of concerns for many businesses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 242,000 Americans quit their jobs in August 2021. What does this mean for you as a business owner? How can you make your employees stay… Continue reading 15 ways to keep top talent with strategies for employee retention

Inflation, the rising cost of everyday items, has been on everyone’s minds lately from investors to policymakers to borrowers. The reason it matters to borrowers is that inflation can lead to higher interest rates on every kind of debt, including student loans. So how can inflation impact student loans and should you be worried? If… Continue reading How Inflation Could Affect Your Student Loans