April 2, 2024, 9:21am Business
As parents, we want the best for our children: health, happiness — and hardy credit. Having a strong credit profile can determine whether your kid gets approved for a loan or how much they’ll pay for car insurance when they’re grown. But establishing credit for someone with no credit history… Read story
April 1, 2024, 7:46am Business
Only about 1 in 8 adults know when they’ll be eligible for full retirement benefits through Social Security, according to the Nationwide Retirement Institute 2023 Social Security Survey. And compared to 2014, fewer people age 50 and up now know whether they may be eligible for Social Security benefits based… Read story
March 30, 2024, 6:06am Business
In a real estate transaction, there’s always some level of negotiation. If you’re the seller, you face haggling not only with prospective buyers, but also with the person you’re working with to seal the deal: your real estate agent. Read story
March 27, 2024, 7:49am Business
Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is… Read story
March 26, 2024, 7:52am Business
In January, I received an email from my apartment complex saying that I could now divide my monthly rent into two payments via a product called Flex. Read story
March 25, 2024, 7:42am Business
Financial stress is so common that certified financial planner Katie Lindquist says almost every client she has tells her they are feeling it. Read story
March 20, 2024, 8:25am Business
For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. Called “Nanapalooza,” the tradition began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families together to honor the memory of their mother. Read story
March 19, 2024, 7:53am Business
Jennifer Updike and Lewis Fredette, of Auburn, New York, got engaged in December 2023. The couple, who are both on the autism spectrum, look forward to moving in together soon and tying the knot in a religious ceremony. Read story
March 18, 2024, 8:09am Business
A 2023 report from investment firm Vanguard estimates that about a quarter of Americans age 60 and over could move to a cheaper housing market and use the equity in their homes to upsize their retirement savings — making retirement more secure and enjoyable. Read story
March 13, 2024, 7:50am Business
Allie LeFevere describes her maximalist Chicago home as colorful and eclectic. When she and her husband moved in to their home four years ago, she didn’t have a specific design in mind. Read story
