When it comes to recycling, we’re all used to hauling our glass bottles and aluminum cans to the curb. But it’s trickier when it comes to electronics. You can’t just toss your used cell phones, ...

If you’re preparing to buy your first home, watch out. Scammers are lurking everywhere, eager to con you at every stage of the process, from mortgage application to home inspection. And it’s not just ...

In a contract for deed transaction, the buyer skips the traditional mortgage lender and works out a deal directly with the seller. I’ve done a contract for deed deal as the seller, and it has worked ...

Finding the right secured credit card can feel overwhelming, especially if you have bad credit. This First Latitude Credit Card review will help you understand how this card works and determine if ...

If, like many Americans, you’re fed up with big bank fees and poor customer service, you might be considering other options when it comes to banking. Three of the most popular alternatives are online ...

Everyone aspires to good credit. But not everyone is so fortunate, at least not right at the moment. Bad credit can strike for any number of reasons: overwhelming debt loads, missed payments, ...

If at any point in the last six months talk of the Federal Reserve changing interest rates has blown up your media, you’re not alone. You’re also probably not alone if you’ve always wondered what on ...

Have you ever wondered what the history and the parts of a credit card are? How did they get started, and what constitutes a credit card? This article will discuss the history and anatomy of a credit ...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average American spends roughly eight hours out of every weekday — 40 hours a week — at work. That’s more than one-third of all your waking hours ...

Some of the best bank account bonuses for U.S. account holders have a common home. That’s Chase Bank, one of the biggest and ...

Choosing the right cell phone plan is important for budgeting and, of course, your phone needs. When comparing Visible vs. US Mobile, they are both great options, but which of these options is best ...

Until President Richard Nixon took the United States off the gold standard in the 1970s, American cash was redeemable for gold or silver. Currently, the U.S. is on a system using fiat currency via the ...