According to a survey by Coldwell Banker and CNET Smart Home, 81 percent of those surveyed said they were more likely to buy a smart home if the smart technology was already installed. Meanwhile, another 72 percent said smart home products provide them with peace of mind when it comes to home security. Smart home…
You may have noticed the uptick of digital wallet commercials, which (not so coincidentally) happens to coincide with the holiday shopping season. These television commercials all point to one thing: digital wallets are about to be the next big thing, especially since Apple Pay is now a major player. Lack of Consumer Confidence Although digital…
Anyone who has ever had to pay a car insurance bill before (which should be every single driver out there) can fully understand just how much car insurance can cost. However, if you’ve always been less than pleased with what you’re paying for car insurance, have you ever stopped to actually inspect the bill? All…
Most Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement, the latest data shows. Financial journalist Brian Stoffel has compared Transamerica data on what Americans of different ages actually save with Fidelity guidelines for what they should be saving, and he found that Americans start to fall behind in their 30s as living expenses mount up. At 35,…
Various estate planning surveys have showed that there is a significant disconnect when it comes to most people’s understanding of estate planning for millennials. Out of the people that have been interviewed so far many believe that it is important to have estate plans while only a few have them. Millennials are missing out on…
If you’re a camper, hiker, or general outdoors enthusiast, you’re probably waiting patiently for winter to pass so your favorite trails and parks are accessible once more. The colder months are generally downtime for campers, but the perfect opportunity to stock up on gear is in the offseason — and the holidays make this time…
You’re a college graduate, yet somewhere between COM 311 and BIO 102 there was never a class that taught you basic money management skills. Fortunately, you don’t need a whole semester to learn how to become a savings master. Follow five easy steps to slash your debt and build a respectable savings account. Step One:…