You’re not imagining it – your grocery bills are increasing. With costs surpassing a 40-year historic high, preparing food at home costs the average American 10% more than it did just one year ago. With the average family spending between $146 and $289 every week on groceries, a trip to the market is quickly sending […]
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Spreadsheets, percentages, fractions – sometimes determining how to allocate the funds from your paycheck can feel more like a punishment than a privilege. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With strategies like the 50-20-30 budget, you can put your paycheck planning on autopilot. But, like any budget, the 50-20-30 plan isn’t the best
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If you’re new to the home buying process, the first few months can feel like information-overload. From navigating the market and pricing, to learning new financial terms, buying a home can often feel like learning a foreign language. And one of those new words you’ll have to learn is escrow. You’ve likely heard the term,
There’s no doubt about it: the weather is heating up and Finance Opinion readers are feeling the burn – the wallet burn! From weekend beach getaways, to summer camps for the kids, the warmer months mean more activities and time spent outdoors, which also means more fun that you need to fund. While summertime spending
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Here at Finance Opinion, our goal is to help arm our readers with financial information that, unless you work in the industry, you may not otherwise know. Afterall, finance can be daunting, filled with terms that are kind of confusing – “balance sheet,” “financial gains,” “gross profit,” – you get the idea. If you feel
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Let’s face it – despite our best intentions (eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, taking a daily multivitamin), sometimes health can take a turn for the worst, and it can be completely out of our control. That can be pretty scary. What can be even scarier, though, is the healthcare costs that come along with
What is an HSA (and is it a Good Fit for You)? Read More »
A fresh coat of paint; new curtains; houseplants and decor. If you’re moving house, the term “new” certainly pops up a lot – furniture being no exception. From the bedroom to the living room, and all the spaces in between, you certainly have a lot of square footage to fill. And, if you’re starting out
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Here at Finance Opinion, we’re always looking for ways to help readers diversify their finances through investments that align with their personal financial goals, as well as their values. So, when a reader recently wrote in asking about ways they can better incorporate sustainable and socially responsible investments to their portfolio, we got to work
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You’ve heard the stories – investors and everyday citizens getting filthy rich (seemingly overnight) after investing in Bitcoin. And just as more and more people got comfortable with owning crypto assets and trading in the crypto market, Bitcoin crashed, costing investors millions overnight. But, despite Bitcoin seeming like an appealing investment, many investors and market
What is Bitcoin, and is it Right for Your Investment Strategy? Read More »
It happened just last week to Finance Opinion Analyst, Marco. He was enjoying a family vacation in Miami, Florida, when approached by a salesman asking if he wanted a free vacation. Jumping at the chance (who wouldn’t?!) Marco agreed to join a quick resort pitch in exchange for a 3-day trip extension in the sunshine
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