For U.S. consumers, having “good credit” or a good credit score is everything. Black marks on your credit report can prevent you from acquiring rental housing, certain jobs, or student loans – and ...

Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has expanded health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. However, nearly 30 million Americans — over 9% ...

According to LIMRA’s 2023 Insurance Barometer, about 52% of Americans are covered by some form of life insurance. That leaves about 2 in 4 with no coverage at all. Are these people playing fast and ...

The desire to accumulate physical objects seems to be inherent, present in the little girl who collects Barbie dolls or the late-night TV host who keeps 126 classic cars and motorcycles in a specially ...

The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all offer enticing ...

Since prehistoric times, men have adorned themselves in paint, animal skins, and feathers to impress, intimidate, and influence their fellow humans. While people no longer wear such accoutrements, ...

I am a single parent with a teenage son, and as a writer with an ever-changing level of income, I’m always watching what I spend. Many Americans are in my situation, and many have slashed their ...

Chase Business Checking SM is part of the Chase for Business vertical, which includes a host of small business credit cards (including the excellent Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card) and ...

A cash tax refund anticipation loan, also known as a RAL, is a way for a tax filer to get their refund immediately. The tax preparation company prepares the consumer’s tax return, calculates their tax ...

Whether you go to a used car lot or a high-end boutique, you know that the employees are working on commission and are thoroughly trained to sell you products. However, did you know that the personal ...

This past weekend, for the first time in my adult life, I was the victim of identity theft. We were walking into the movie theater about to sit down for a movie, and I got a phone call from a weird ...

My wife and I live in an old house that sometimes shows its age. Not long after we bought the place, we returned from a restful winter weekend getaway to a bone-chilling surprise. At some point while ...