Category: Articles

4 Ways Fraudsters Likely Will Target You in 2022

Chris Kissell on December 13, 2021

An expert warns consumers to watch out for these criminal schemes over the next year.

Homeownership Grows Most in These 15 U.S. Cities

David Heacock on December 13, 2021

In the last decade, these cities have seen the biggest jump in homeownership numbers.

Free Streaming Service Offers 500 Hours of International Content

Chris Kissell on December 13, 2021

Titles from more than 20 countries are available on this new service.

The Best Investments for Rising Interest Rates

Stacy Johnson CPA on December 10, 2021

Rising rates mean that safer investments will look increasingly attractive relative to stocks, resulting in money leaving stocks, driving down stock prices.

4 Surefire Ways to Beat Inflation

MTN Staff on February 16, 2023

Use these tactics to turn inflationary woes into financial wins.

COVID-19 Put a Dent in Americans’ Ability to Save for Retirement, Survey Finds

Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on December 10, 2021

Unemployment, median wages and the cost of living have all further complicated the pandemic’s impact on our savings.

Are Prepaid Phone Plans Better Than Postpaid Plans?

Tyler Abbott on December 10, 2021

You can save a lot of money with prepaid phone plans, but that may come at the cost of certain features and perks. Here’s how to decide between prepaid and postpaid plans.

How Debt Affects Survivors After a Loved One Dies

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 9, 2021

Find out what you need to know about paying off the debt of a loved one after he or she dies.

The Top 9 Ways People Near Retirement Use Fiduciary Advisers

Pam Krueger on December 9, 2021

Find out how a fiduciary adviser could help your retirement plans and ways to get your money’s worth from one.

15 Cities With the Oldest Homes in America

Lindsay Grimm on December 9, 2021

These places have the most housing built before 1940 and a high median age for houses.

5 Decisions That Can Make or Break Your Retirement

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 9, 2021

Your golden years might not be so golden if you don’t carefully weigh these decisions.

This Drug May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 69%, Study Finds

Chris Kissell on December 9, 2021

A study involving millions of patients uncovered this potential breakthrough treatment.

The 10 Best Places to Live and Work, According to Expats

Chris Kissell on December 9, 2021

Ready to leave the USA and try something different? Those who have gone before you say these are your best bets.

Are You Making a Huge Mistake By Taking Social Security at 62?

Robin Hartill (The Penny Hoarder) on December 13, 2021

Here’s a look at situations where it makes sense to claim early, and some situations where it doesn’t.

Did the Pandemic Raise Your Risk of Heart Problems?

Chris Kissell on December 8, 2021

For many people, COVID-19 lockdowns made a hidden health problem even worse.

15 States With the Lowest Minimum Wage Relative to Cost of Living

Allee Bennett on December 8, 2021

Minimum wage won’t get you very far in these states.

5 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Become a Millionaire

MTN Staff on November 4, 2022

Most of us aren’t born rich. We need to fund our own fortunes. A few old-school tactics and some modern money marvels can set you on the road to wealth.