For many of us, travel is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences in our lives. Unfortunately, unless you’re taking a staycation, it also tends to cost a lot of money. Between accommodations, airfare, meals, and other expenses, it’s no surprise that the average American spends $1,979 on summer vacations alone. Finding the right […]

A generation ago, renting was viewed largely as a temporary living situation on the road to home ownership. However, thanks to various economic and lifestyle factors, people in their 20s and 30s are now waiting longer to buy a home. Some are foregoing it altogether. In general, one of the advantages of renting is that […]

Although it’s been more than a decade since the 2008 financial crisis, consumer debt has continued to climb at a record pace. Consumers have always taken on some level of debt to meet their financial goals, such as purchasing a house or investing in education. Unfortunately, factors such as declining wages and job security have […]

Debt is a financial cancer and the truth is, many of us are carrying way too much of it. As of the second quarter of 2019, consumer debt totalled a record-setting $13.86 trillion. Since the 2008 financial crisis, Americans have been growing their debt in four key areas — home ($9.4 trillion), auto ($1.3 trillion, […]