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Aug. 17, 2020 "A Wild Market Means More Home Appraisals are Coming in Low. Here’s What to do if a Bad Appraisal Threatens Your Deal" Aug 17, 2020

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by Dima Williams When Betsey Rider and her husband decided to sell their four-bedroom house in Annapolis, Md., to tap the rising demand this May, they found buyers before even listing the abode. The Riders and the homebuyers settled on a price of $825,000. But days later the appraiser came back with a value of roughly $720,000—more than $100,000 less than the contract price. “We could not comprehend why,” says Rider.

August 14, 2020 "This Bond Market Indicator Suggests Inflation Could Be Coming. Here's How to Protect Your Investments" Aug 14, 2020

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by Mallika Mitra As if we didn’t have enough to worry about in 2020, it looks like many investors are now fretting about inflation too. That’s according to a key bond market indicator, known as the TIPS spread, which measures the price difference between inflation-adjusted and plain-vanilla Treasuries.

August 13, 2020 "5 Time Management Tips That Will Make You More Money" Aug 13, 2020

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by Paul Schrodt Laura Vanderkam has built her career on time management. But nothing could have prepared the author, podcast host, and productivity expert for knowing how wildly different the average workday would look at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Still, her new book, The New Corner Office: How the Most Successful People Work from Home (July 21, Portfolio/Penguin Random House), has arrived just in time.

August 12, 2020 "Need Cash Fast? Payday Loans Offer a Solution but Should Be Your Last Resort" Aug 12, 2020

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The idea of accessing your paycheck before it actually hits your bank account is an appealing one, especially in this economy. Unfortunately, there may be a catch. Payday loans — which are small, unsecured loans that don’t require collateral and have short terms — are a popular way for people to access cash fast. But in practice they end up costing borrowers a lot, so you need to know what you’re getting into.

August 11, 2010 "From Science to Security, Here's How to Determine Which DNA Test Kit Is Best for You" Aug 11, 2020

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by Mallika Mitra Are you fascinated with what your DNA says about you? You’ve got plenty of company. MIT Technology Review found that as many people purchased tests from major brands like 23andMe and Ancestry in 2018 as in all previous years combined. Though DNA testing kit sales dipped a little in 2019 overall, 23andMe’s test was a bestseller during last year’s Amazon Prime Day.

8/10/20 "Can Your Birthday Really Determine Your Future Success? New Research Says Yes" Aug 10, 2020

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by Kristen Bahler There are a million variables that duke it out to determine whether a kid is going to be “good” at school or “bad” at it, but researchers have gotten closer to understanding at least one of them.

8/7/20 "Banking Online for the First Time Due to the Pandemic? How to Protect Yourself (or Your Loved Ones) Against Scams" Aug 07, 2020

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by Chris Taylor Online banking in the COVID-19 era can be a double-edged sword for older adults. On the plus side, handling financial transactions online can be a godsend: It means seniors don’t have to trudge to their local brick-and-mortar branch, interact in close proximity with others, and potentially put themselves at higher risk for the coronavirus.

August 6, 2020 "The Dollar Is Heading for Its Worst Month Since 2011. Here's Why That's Good for Your Investments" Aug 06, 2020

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by Mallika Mitra The U.S. dollar is not having a good summer. Down around 9% from its March highs, the greenback looks like it’s on its way to having its worst month in nearly a decade. Sure, that might be bad if you were thinking of booking a vacation abroad, but it could actually be a good thing for your investment portfolio. First off, why is the dollar weakening? The currency was strong for a while, then the pandemic hit and the Fed cut short-term interest rates to near zero.

August 5, 2020 "How to Make a Financial Plan When the Pandemic Has Made Planning Seem Impossible" Aug 05, 2020

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by Mallika Mitra So far, 2020 has been unpredictable, to say the least. And it doesn’t look like the second half of the year or even 2021 can promise a return to normalcy. With everything so up in the air, it can be hard to make any sort of plans, whether it be a vacation or even a trip to the movie theater. But a financial plan is one you probably want to work on, or revisit, especially if you have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

August 4, 2020 "Bidding Wars Are Back. Here's How to Win Your Dream Home" Aug 04, 2020

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by Brenda Richardson When Lindsey Morris saw a contemporary two-story house for sale online, she knew it was “the one.” It was a unique property for the Canton, Michigan area. “Most of the homes are either quad levels or colonials,” said Morris. “This one was modern, it stood out.” After touring on a Thursday in early July, Morris was sure the house would sell quickly.

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