This year Mother’s Day spending will reach an estimated $23.6 billion. Although the strength of the economy is a key driver of this spending, another factor includes people buying gifts for all of the other mothers in their lives — not just their own mother. Check out these affordable gift ideas from Amazon. Click on the image or highlighted link to order.
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day Swag
It began as the punniest holiday ever but quickly grew into an earnest (if somewhat random) celebration of the long-running (and still going) Star Wars franchise.
Can You Put Cryptocurrency in Your IRA?
How’s your 401(k) or IRA doing? A typical 401(k) plan returns from 5% to 8% based on a portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds and other conservative investments. If your retirement plan is not meeting expectations, you may be tempted by the high returns of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin – but should you be wary of incorporating cryptocurrency into your account?
This Lender Repos 1 In 3 Cars It Finances — How to Avoid This Cycle
You frequently hear about America’s crushing student loan debt, but cars are not far behind — especially subprime auto loans.
Updating Form W-4 After Doing a Paycheck Checkup
Did your paycheck increase due to the recent tax cuts? Many Americans saw a change in their take-home pay beginning in February once the IRS issued its new tax withholding tables.
Credit Card Delinquencies Are Soaring
America’s economy is improving by most standards – but is it improving on the backs of excessive debt? Credit card delinquencies are soaring.
Is Amazon Prime Worth the 20% Price Increase?
Amazon Prime will cost $119 a year, starting May 11 for new members and June 16 for renewals. That’s a 20% increase from the current $99 annual rate — is Amazon Prime worth that much more?
Houses Selling For More Than Asking Price
New Study Shows Almost One-Quarter of Sellers Received Above List Price Did you sell your home last year? If so, there’s a decent chance that you did well on the exchange. According to a recent release from Zillow Research, 24.1% of homes that sold in 2017 yielded more than the list price – up from 17.8% in 2017.
7 Hair Care Myths That Cost You a Fortune
Perpetuating certain myths makes big money for beauty manufacturers, and as soon as you stop believing the hype you start saving a bundle. Here are seven hair care myths that cost you a fortune.
Would Repealing the Second Amendment Impact the Economy?
Retired Associate Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has suggested that it might be time to rethink whether Americans should still have a right to bear arms. Arguments on both sides of this might look at whether the Second Amendment impacts the economy.