Casey Bond

New research from Fidelity found that “stress” is the No. 1 word women use to describe how they feel about money. It also revealed that women are most concerned over inflation (85%) and inadequate...

Working a seasonal job helps many Americans make ends meet -- or even boost their income -- during times when demand for labor is highest. Companies such as Amazon, Walmart and UPS hire hundreds of...

It seems like the older you get, the faster the holiday season sneaks up on you. While that might entail joyful get-togethers and festive cocktails, the end of the year also signals that it’s time to...

Some financial experts will tell you that having any type of debt is a bad thing. After all, debt reduces your net worth, strains your cash flow and costs you extra money in interest charges. Holiday...

There are many ways to measure your financial health. One of the best is your net worth. This looks at whether your overall assets are worth more or less than the debts you owe -- and by how much....

Generation Z -- defined as anyone born from 1997 to 2012 -- is in a unique situation when it comes to their money. Many are just starting out as adults in a fragile financial situation, dealing with...

The goal for many parents is to give their children a better life than they had. You want to know that your kids will be successful and happy even after you’re gone. One big way to do that is by...

The goal for many parents is to give their children a better life than they had. You want to know that your kids will be successful and happy even after you’re gone. One big way to do that is by...

The 2021 housing market gave prospective buyers a wild ride. Shortages of materials and labor made inventory scarce, while rock bottom interest rates boosted demand, creating a perfect storm of...

More people are investing today than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic gave people a little extra cash in the form of stimulus checks, plus more time to explore new ways to invest their money. It...

The pandemic changed everything about our lives, especially how we work. An estimated 114 million people lost their jobs in 2020, while millions more workers had their hours and income cut. Many of...

Saving up an emergency fund is no easy feat. Most experts recommend setting aside at least six months’ worth of expenses, which can translate to several thousand dollars. So if you managed to actually...

Last year was a particularly rough one for small businesses. In addition to the 600,000 establishments that typically close each year, an extra 200,000 companies shut their doors as a result of the...

Almost everyone has a roommate horror story. Perhaps you lived with someone who habitually ate your leftovers. Or would loudly argue with their significant other at all hours. Maybe they were always...

Now could be a great time to become a landlord. Mortgage rates have been hovering near historic lows, and though recent economic uncertainty has a lot of potential homebuyers thinking twice about taking on a mortgage, rental income could be a great way to pad your finances against ongoing turbulence…

Even if you have the money to pay for a home in cash, you may still want to consider taking out a mortgage. Here’s why.

On the surface, it might seem like earning a four-year college degree is a straight path to career success. According to analysis by The Hamilton Project, the median career earnings for someone with a...

There’s so much to think about when choosing a home to buy: location, floor plan, property taxes, whether you’ll have any nosy neighbors poking around. If you have children, choosing a home in a...

On the surface, it might seem like earning a four-year college degree is a straight path to career success. According to analysis by The Hamilton Project, the median career earnings for someone with a...

After more than a year of pandemic lockdowns and social distancing, we’re all jumping at the chance to meet up for food and drinks with loved ones. But when it comes to divvying up that check at the...