Geoff Williams

Your private information is splattered all over the worst of the internet. What now?

The advice to change your bank password regularly is outdated, provided you have a strong password. Here’s what you need to know about creating strong...

Wish you could earn some quick money? Looking for your own missing money or unclaimed property may be your solution. Here’s how to find missing money and...

It was a Sunday morning, in Hyattsville, Md., right about 10:30 a.m., and not exactly the time you would expect your purse to be stolen from your car while...

The latest buzz word, if anyone’s keeping score, appears to be greenwashing. It was a headline for a CNN article in the last week. The Seattle Post...

Con artists scamming people out of their money certainly isn’t new -- but crooks are constantly coming up with new ways to separate customers from their cash...

If you read the papers fairly regularly, you probably know that Starbucks is closing 600 of its stores. There are a lot of reasons for this, as The New York ...

Everybody knows how important homeowners insurance is – that’s why it can be rattling to be told by your insurer that you’ve just lost it.Due to extreme weather events and natural disasters, insurers are losing money, even in states with low hurricane and wildfire risk. As of May 8, there have been seven confirmed weather/climate disaster events this year in the U.S., with losses exceeding $1 billion each. These included five severe storm events and two winter storm events, according to the fede…

As if you needed another reminder that identity theft is still alive and well, I thought I’d give everyone a fresh example.First National Bank in Howell...

The rules for tipping have evolved over the years. Now, with grocery delivery, Uber drivers, Amazon drivers, carryout food, pet groomers, and on and on, it feels like there are more opportunities to empty our wallets. If you’re grumpy about tipping, it’s probably because norms have changed. It has “become less discretionary, and the tipping percentage has also increased,” says Shelle Santana, an assistant professor of marketing at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Santana’s research…

“Unanticipated costs can add 30 percent or more to a client’s budget,” says Maggie Daniels, associate professor at George Mason University and the author of ...

MoneyGeek looked at 94 metropolitan areas to find the best and worst places for job seekers in the U.S. in 2024.

Learn how Miami residents’ average credit card debt compares to the rest of the U.S. and see a breakdown of credit card debt by Miami city.

If you’re purchasing a home in your 20s, you are something of a unicorn. The typical age of a first-time homebuyer is 35, according to 2023 data from the National Association of Realtors. If you’re well under that, you’re ahead of the curve. Many reasons for waiting, according to NAR, are due to limited inventory and high prices. The year prior, the typical age to buy a first home reached a record high of 36.If you’re considering buying a home at a young age, you may have doubts about becoming a…

Perfect but affordable Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him, her or anyone special in your life.

If you’re fixing up your house, you probably aren’t thinking about your driveway. You may notice that your roof has seen better days. You might want to replace your windows or the furnace in the basement, or maybe you’re dreaming of a kitchen renovation or adding a deck to the backyard.In fact, most days and nights, you probably don’t notice your driveway. Unless, of course, your driveway is showing its age, with weeds poking up through and cracks spread across it. Then you may hate your drivewa…

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If you’re approaching retirement age, you have a lot to think about. Focusing on limiting your tax liability can be especially valuable. After all, the more ...

Most people know that work-life balance is important, but achieving it is often easier said than done.If you’re looking for work-life balance hacks, try these tips from productivity experts and one historical figure.One of the biggest productivity mistakes people make is assuming that a work-life balance is attainable, says Diane Rosen, a professional executive coach, attorney and principal at Compass Consultants, a business and human resources consultancy in New York City.In other words, you sh…

Many people like the idea of living in a retirement community – particularly one aimed at adults 55 and older that offers amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools and cooking classes. These communities often resemble country clubs more than senior living. Oftentimes, however, this lifestyle comes at a steep cost.“Most people way, way underestimate the costs of needs and long-term care during retirement,” says Thomas Mitchell, a certified financial planner and the senior vice president a…