Studies have long supported that students who advance further in high school math have higher wages and are more likely to be unemployed.
The case for teaching personal finance to high school students
Personal Loans
Should you finance your business with a personal loan?
When you launch a business, or want to finance your business for growth, you may think that the only option for readily available cash is to apply for a business loan. While business loans can be good solutions, entrepreneurs often find that personal loans offer more benefits and flexibility, especially when you’re just starting out.
How the new tax laws affect your refund next year
If you’re wondering how the new tax laws passed in late 2017 will affect your taxes next year, you’re certainly in good company. The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA), passed on December 22, 2017, is the biggest overhaul of the of U.S. tax code since 1986 and it has many Americans wondering how they can avoid owing money to the government.
Debit cards for kids: Can they help teach money management?
In a nation where households are awash in debt, it is never too early to teach children the value of hanging on to a dollar.
Q&A with Constantine Yannelis: Should you get a personal loan or line of credit?
No matter how disciplined and budget savvy you are, life can throw you a curveball and derail your financial plans. And it might leave you wondering whether you need a personal loan or line of credit.
Are higher interest rates coming? What the Fed rate hike means for you
The economy is looking rosy, and Federal Reserve officials showed their optimism by raising the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday for the sixth time since December 2015. The central bank lifted the federal funds rate to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. This latest Fed rate hike is the first under new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who replaced Janet Yellen.
Tips for financing a spring break getaway
As a long, cold winter departs, thoughts turn to the warmer days ahead. Perhaps you plan to celebrate with a spring break getaway.
5 places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the cheap
No one in their right mind wants to blow a pot o’ gold on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
How to get a personal loan
Sure, it’s ideal to always have enough savings in the bank for life’s major expenses, such as medical bills, home improvements or paying off credit card debt. But sometimes life happens, and you need to get a personal loan in order to afford something important.
Q&A with Robert Hartwig: Navigating personal loans and credit
If you’re shopping for a personal loan, you’ve likely been shuffling through lender-to-lender comparisons and trying to decipher financial jargon. We get it — it’s a daunting task. But with so many lenders in the market, it’s crucial to understand everything that’s involved in obtaining a loan. And understanding how personal loans and credit work together is one of those things.