Baltimore is the least overvalued housing market, new study reveals. Getty Images Housing prices have risen rapidly in the past year, even as mortgage rates are on the rise with pros saying they will likely go up more (see the lowest mortgage rates you can qualify for here). But some markets are now a lot […]
Taking a career break is so common these days. To break away from the past and to move on a different path, one needs time to think through, plan and prepare. Many young mothers take a break from work to raise a child; some take a break to begin an entrepreneurial venture; some decide to […]
Select’s editorial team works independently to review financial products and write articles we think our readers will find useful. We earn a commission from affiliate partners on many offers, but not all offers on Select are from affiliate partners. The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement has gained increased exposure over the years as more […]
Every so often, Jenny Redes gets a call from an employee who has recently discovered their pay stub. They typically have questions about what all the various numbers mean, and the human resources professional says that’s understandable. “It’s a lot of information,” says Redes, a Society for Human Resource Management certified professional and human resources […]
(RyanDownie) Investors took another beating in April with major stock indexes losing trillions in value. the S&P 500 fell nearly 9%, while the Nasdaq Composite plunged more than 13%. Corporate earnings reports, fears of an upcoming recession, rising interest rates, and inflation all played major roles for last month’s winners and losers. Here are some […]
(Stefon Walters) All dividend-paying companies are not created equal. While there are some companies you can say have a reliable dividend, there are others who get the celebrated title of “Dividend King.” If you’re looking for investments that can provide reliable income and have stood the test of time, look no further. Here are three […]
Philip Reed Believe it or not, there are ways to improve your car deal even after the ink is dry on the sales contract. While you can’t lower the price of your car, you can usually cancel the extras you might have felt pressured to buy in the finance office. You can also shop for […]
All of the books I am recommending are on my shelf, and I was so excited about them that I brought … [+] the authors onto my podcast to talk about them. getty I wrote a very similar article back in 2020 with a list of five books I thought everyone should read. I stand […]
Each month, a new survey seems to come out showing just how woefully unaware most Americans are when it comes to both personal finance and the stock market — most recently, 8 out of 10 adult respondents drew a blank when asked to explain what a bond is while seven in 10 faltered with the […]
Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Everything you need to know to get your yard ready for summer This week we caught up with Jeff Keiter, our resident landscape architecture guru, who previously chatted with us about winter trends for your yard. Today we are talking about spring gardening, the best tools and the […]