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You may be in the depths of winter, whether shoveling, reeling from high heating costs or tired of the shorter days. But spring – and tax season – are just around the corner. This year, a weekend and a District of Columbia holiday – Emancipation Day – are pushing the usual tax filing date to […]

Key takeaways: When the Federal Reserve (Fed) concluded its first meeting of 2023 on Feb. 1, it also announced another interest rate increase — the eighth since early 2022.  You’re probably aware that finance professionals, as well as many ordinary Americans, don’t like rate hikes. Higher borrowing costs make things more expensive, which is why […]

Key takeaways “It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra once said. In fact, it may feel impossible to make big financial decisions when so many factors are constantly in flux, from interest rates to inflation. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up several housing market forecasts to help you plan the […]

Key takeaways: If you’ve read anything about financial markets or the economy in recent months, you probably know that the Federal Reserve – the central bank of the United States – has been raising interest rates, and it’s causing all kinds of disruptions in everything from mortgages to jobs. But there are a lot of […]

This is the time of year when many of us resolve to get healthy. We typically vow to adopt a variety of lifestyle changes, from hitting the gym to eating better to getting more sleep. While those are admirable goals, research suggests that we should also be making resolutions to improve our financial health.   The […]

If you want to access your home equity without selling your home or taking on additional debt, a home equity agreement could be a great fit.

If you want to access your home equity without selling your home or taking on additional debt, a home equity agreement could be a great fit.

If you want to access your home equity without selling your home or taking on additional debt, a home equity agreement could be a great fit.

Inflation continues. Daylight hours are waning. Temps are dropping. It may not sound like it, yet there’s a lot to love about winter. It really is possible to find activities that are fun and easy on the wallet. Here are a few that may work for you…or spur your imagination to create a season you’ll […]

Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would raise interest rates half a percent, or 50 basis points. It’s the seventh time this year that the Fed has hiked rates, and the central bank is likely not done yet. But even though rate rises make it more expensive to borrow for things like […]

While the holidays are a time of joy, they can also cause a great deal of financial stress. Buying gifts, hosting holiday gatherings, and traveling to see family and friends can add up, leaving many consumers feeling cash strapped and unsure about how to manage increasing expenses. As a result, holiday shoppers often rely on […]

Key takeaways Winter is coming – and in some parts of the country, it’s already here! As temperatures fall, naturally you can expect your home heating bills to rise. Inflation and natural gas shortages are causing prices to spike, with households using natural gas expected to pay 28% more to heat their homes this winter, […]