Money questions are a good thing, and some parts of the country tend to ask more than others. But for those who do hop on Google and search for questions about money, what are they looking for? The answer varies by state, but some common patterns emerge regardless of where you live. Find out the […]
Millennials’ biggest financial focus is saving for a home and debt payoff, according to a new survey from Brandtrust. But does that make them unique? And why are Millennials missing their budgets or failing at buying that perfect suburban home? The answers may surprise you. Read on to learn more about Millennial budgeting and where […]
Hollywood has an obsession with money. You don’t have to get far into most feature films to see some impact of money and wealth, but some movies put money front and center as the main feature, almost warranting its own mention as a character in the credits. If you want some inspiration to up your […]
HSA accounts, short for health savings accounts, are a type of tax-advantaged savings account used to save money on medical costs. If you have a qualifying high-deductible health plan (HDHP), you can sign up for an HSA account and contribute to save big on your taxes. If you don’t know what HSA accounts are or how […]
Tariffs are a big topic in the news lately, as the United States, China, and other countries have been dragged into a debate on trade deficits, intellectual property theft, and other trade-related disagreements. Whatever you think of tariffs being right or wrong, they are rearing their head in the headlines, and both the United States and […]
It seems that every other week there is a news story about some company’s servers being hacked, exposing our personal information. While the most egregious hacks are well publicized, like last year’s Equifax breach that exposed the personal information of virtually every American with a credit history. But our Social Security numbers are not the […]
Social Security is a government-backed retirement program. Workers across the country pay a Social Security tax each year in exchange for a payment each month in retirement, or if disabled in some cases. This retirement fund isn’t quite a guarantee. For the most part, workers from all backgrounds can count on social security. Still, there […]
Gender equality is a big topic in the news today. As our society navigates the “Me Too” era and sex discrimination in the workplace, it is important that society doesn’t overlook the important gender issues in personal finances, including student loans. While one might expect men and women to have similar student loan debt loads, […]
The Civilization video game franchise is one of the most successful in history. First released in 1991, the computer game allows players to build a civilization from a single settler into a global empire. With more than 40 million copies sold, countless hours have been spent playing the game. Many would argue that computer games […]
Some have said Elon Musk is a real-life version of Tony Stark, the man behind famed superhero Iron Man. Musk was one of the founders of PayPal, a group that has gone on to see amazing successes. Musk is the CEO of multiple businesses, including ones that provide electricity for cities, build cars, take satellites […]