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Technology influences exterior painting experience

Painting professionals are using technology tools to make estimating and job execution easier for customers having their homes’ exteriors painted.

How to handle your credit card dispute properly

If you can’t come to an agreement about a credit card charge, there’s another option: Contact your credit card company to serve as the mediator between you and the business you believe incorrectly charged you.

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Classic cons that are behind digital-age scams

By knowing how scammers use modern technology to swipe money from victims — and the low-tech origins of those scams — you can keep your money safe and working how you want it to.

Some types of businesses are doing well during COVID-19

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, some parts of the service industry are flourishing. Suddenly deemed essential, they’re even hiring en masse.

25 things to never buy from a stranger

Not being able to trust the person selling you something is as old as time. For the ancient Greeks, it was “caveat emptor.”

Burned through your retirement savings? Here’s how to bounce back

The good news is that your lack of savings isn’t the end of the world. You might be disadvantaged in terms of time — an important asset in saving for your golden years — but there are steps you can take now to prepare for a happy, prosperous retirement.

11 financial tips for the single person

To live your best life as captain of your own ship, you’ve got to commit to making the right choices. Here are 11 financial tips for singles to heed.

Here’s what happens to your debt when you die

A number of factors dictate what happens to debt when you die, including whether anyone co-signed on a loan, if the debtor had assets and what type of debt they held. Laws also vary from state to state.

Got the holiday blues? You’re not alone

The loss of a loved one, the unrealistic expectations, the hustle and bustle — all these things can cause stress and even despair over the holiday season.