One study found that military personnel have more credit problems and are more likely to make a late house payment than their civilian counterparts.
Financial Planning
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
Every year, the government prints millions of notes a day. Here’s a quick look at what goes into creating a $20 bill and what determines when a bill’s lifespan ends.
December 20, 2021 – Weekly Market Insights
Stock prices retreated last week as global central banks joined the Federal Reserve in taking steps to tighten monetary policy.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
The famous saying from Poor Richard’s Almanack is frequently misquoted. It was published by founder Benjamin Franklin in 1737: “A penny saved is two pence clear.”
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Research suggests that 70% of married millennial couples argue about financial decisions more than any other topic.
December 13, 2021 – Weekly Market Insights
A more benign reassessment of the possible economic risk posed by Omicron sent stocks sharply higher last week.
TIPS for Inflation
In February 2018, Jerome Powell was appointed as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
December 6, 2021 Weekly Market Insights
Stocks took investors on a wild ride last week as the Omicron variant and Fed comments upended market expectations.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
The real rate of return is an important personal finance concept to understand.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
One landmark study found that credit-based insurance scores are used by about 95 percent of all auto and home insurers in calculating the cost of insurance to individuals.