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Millennials And Life Insurance: An Irreplaceable Piece Of The Financial Readiness Pie
Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 4:50pm | 873Read More...This article is part of an ongoing series about the importance of end-of-life planning at all ages. Check out the previous installment of this series here. When thinking about the important elements of being financially secure, many people immediately recognize the necessity of a savings plan,...
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This Valentine's Day, Give Your Loved One The Gift Of Financial Security
Friday, February 12, 2016 - 6:15pm | 1256Read More...According to a recent survey by PEW Charitable Trusts, financial security – both actual and perceived – has garnered increasing attention since the Great Recession, and for good reason. "Recent research […] underscores how precarious the typical family's situation is: Earnings increased...
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Estate Planning For Millennials: There Is No Other Time But Now
Monday, February 8, 2016 - 11:43am | 563Read More...This article is part of an ongoing series about the importance of end-of-life care planning at all ages. Check out part two to this installment here. Just like brushing your teeth or going to work on time, there are parts of being a fully functional adult within society that you just have to do. It...
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Millennials And Estate Planning: How To Get Started
Monday, February 8, 2016 - 11:42am | 840Read More...This article is part of an ongoing series about the importance of end-of-life care planning at all ages. Check out part one of this installment here. Not only are Millennials not talking about end-of-life care with their parents, according to the American Bar Association, "Statistical studies show...
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January Is Over, How Are Those New Year's Resolutions Going?
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 3:40pm | 1113Read More...It's officially the second month of the year, and those who made New Year's resolutions are a full 31 days into their new routines. Or, are they? According to research conducted by the University of Scranton, 46 percent of people who made New Year's resolutions have abandoned their...
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An Alternative To Nursing Homes
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 3:35pm | 776Read More...Are you part of the Sandwich generation, squashed between your aging parents who are losing their independence and growing children who are pushing to gain theirs, while struggling to cut the proverbial apron strings? If so, you aren't alone. According to Pew Research, approximately one in...
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Cleaning Tips To Save You Money
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 6:01pm | 926Read More...For adults in their 20s, first out on their own and learning the ins and outs of home maintenance, whether in an apartment setting or first-time home, keeping a clean living space can be an ongoing battle. Despite the tediousness of cleaning, maintaining a sanitary home isn't an option, it's a...
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JC Penney Is Jumping Back Into Appliances
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 2:56pm | 338Read More...J C Penney Company Inc (NYSE: JCP) announced on Tuesday that it will be selling appliances once again after a 30-year hiatus in an effort to attract more consumers. Shares of JC Penney were trading down by 5.71 percent at $6.61 on Tuesday at the time of this publication. Millennials, Real Estate...
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Can Chrysler Re-Energize Its Brand With A Minivan?
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 2:25pm | 413Read More...The minivan has been the quintessential family vehicle since its introduction to markets in 1983. With three rows of seating and ample storage room, the minivan has become synonymous with having a family in American pop culture. Despite that, many automakers like General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)...
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Kids' Programming May Hold The Key For Networks
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 10:58am | 429Read More...This year will be a big one for networks and streaming services alike, as the industry has seen major changes in recent months with more and more consumers turning to online streaming and mobile options rather than traditional cable. As companies like Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX) work to find new...
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First-Time Homebuyers: Make Sure To Winterize
Friday, January 8, 2016 - 3:06pm | 1073Read More...Winter is officially and fiercely underway at this point, and for homeowners, that predictably means higher utility bills. For first-time homeowners especially, the places you can cut costs may surprise you. According to the National Association of Realtors®, the typical first-time homebuyer for...
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Retailers Hope To Hook The Elusive Millennial
Friday, January 8, 2016 - 9:58am | 405Read More...The holiday shopping season was a huge indicator of fourth-quarter success for several U.S. firms, but many have admitted they failed to capture the attention of one of the largest segments of the market— millennials. According to the Pew Research Center, Americans under 35 make up the...
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The Best Last-Minute Holiday Gift Idea If You're Low On Cash
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 11:58am | 789Read More...As the most celebrated and expensive gift-giving day of the year peeks eagerly around the corner, last-minute gift ideas are circulating news outlets and social media in earnest. While many of the ideas are ingenious and thrifty, their practicality is not always on point. However, one gift-giving...
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How To Rebuild Your Credit Before Turning 45
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 11:55am | 701Read More...According to the United States Department of Justice, "[T]he ages of 25–44 are the peak years for filing bankruptcy. People between the ages of 45 and 59 file at about the rate that would be expected by their proportion in the population at large." In other words, those who file bankruptcy...
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What To Expect From The 2016 Presidential Elections
Sunday, December 20, 2015 - 7:08pm | 1585Read More...This year has been a tumultuous one for both Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls, as they dragged each other through the mud in an effort to secure their name on their respective party's ballot. However, the race has only just begun, with the bulk of the campaigning due to take...













