You Might Be Shocked by How Much Cheaper It Is to Buy a Home Compared to Last Year
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Many would-be home buyers have stayed on the sidelines over the past couple of years, as high home prices and rapidly rising mortgage rates combined to make homeownership far less affordable for the average American. However, despite persistent high home prices, homeownership has become significantly more affordable over the past […]
Traveling Home for Christmas? Here’s When to Book for Cheap Flights
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool If you haven’t started to think about your holiday travel plans, now is the ideal time to get planning. You can keep more money in your checking account by booking your holiday travel arrangements sooner rather than later. Otherwise, you may spend much more than you have budgeted for, which […]
I’m a New Costco Member. Here Are 5 Things I Noticed on My First Visit
Image source: Getty Images After much hemming and hawing, I finally joined Costco via its website a few weeks ago. I bought a house earlier this year, and I’ve got more storage space now, plus I was eager to maximize a Costco membership by taking advantage of deals on appliances, furniture, electronics, and more. I […]
Housing Is Up 4.9%, According to the September CPI. Here’s How to Fit It Into Your Budget
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the most recent Consumer Price Index for the cost of pretty much everything from September 2024. It’s no surprise that costs are still rising, but what was a bit eye-opening was that housing was once again up 0.2% from August 2024, pushing the […]
Groceries Are Up Another 0.4%, According to the Consumer Price Index, but You Can Still Save
Image source: Getty Images The September Consumer Price Index is out, and although there’s some good news for some categories, groceries isn’t one of them. In fact, the cost of groceries rose another 0.4% in September from the month prior, making it even harder for many Americans to stick to a monthly budget. Prices for […]
5 Costco Perks You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of — but You Should
Image source: Getty Images If you’re anything like me, you were so excited to get your Costco membership started — but once you had it, the universe of perks was so overwhelming that you only used a few, or maybe none at all besides shopping in the warehouse. It’s definitely not too late to seize […]
Want the Lowest Possible Mortgage Rate? Here’s How to Get It
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States has a contract interest rate of 6.14%, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. This is welcome relief to home buyers, as it is sharply lower than the 7.9% peak we saw in late 2023. While the average […]
3 Signs You Should Not Set Foot in Your Local Trader Joe’s
Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool There’s a reason so many people love Trader Joe’s. Not only is the store known for its fantastic selection of unique products, but the customer service can’t be beat. But if any of these signs apply to you, then you may want to put an end to your Trader Joe’s […]
3 Mistakes People Make With Their Credit Card Points
Image source: Getty Images Credit card points — those magical little rewards that have the power to whisk you away to dream vacations, score first-class upgrades, or even cover your grocery bill. But despite their potential, people often make critical errors when it comes to using them. If you’re not careful, your hard-earned points might […]
4 Surprising Facts About Getting Gas at Sam’s Club
Image source: Getty Images The words “surprising” and “gas” don’t often get mashed together because what can be surprising about filling up your vehicle with gas?? It turns out, a lot if you’re filling up at Sam’s Club. Having a Sam’s Club membership can be great for your budget, but there are a few facts […]
