Carrie Pallardy

2 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Carrie Pallardy

Reimagining the Path to College Heading straight from high school to college is the traditional route to higher education, but many young adults are rethinking their plans. Some high school graduates are opting to take a gap year before beginning college. Can taking that time off actually give young adults an advantage when applying for scholarships, not to mention providing additional time to find optimal sources to finance tuition and living expenses?

3 weeks ago | corporatecomplianceinsights.com | Carrie Pallardy

With compliance processes driven largely by regulatory requirements, the financial services sector could be forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief under the deregulatory bent of the Trump Administration. But experts and observers in the finserv sector told CCI contributing writer Carrie Pallardy that, in many ways, even the disruption of business-friendly attitudes is still disruption — and disruption can be costly.

4 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Carrie Pallardy

The first home you buy may not be where you live forever. When it comes time to move, you are faced with the prospect of acting as both a home seller and a homebuyer. How do you juggle the financial and logistical aspects of these two different roles? Key Takeaways Sell First, Then Buy You can choose to offload your old home before you head out into the market as a buyer. With the sale of your home behind you, you know exactly how much you can budget for the purchase of your new home.

4 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Carrie Pallardy

Over the past year, the price of car insurance has increased 6.4%, according to the April 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI). That increase is a continuation of the price surge observed over the past several years. An uptick in personal injury litigation is one of the factors linked to increasingly expensive premiums. Key Takeaways Rising Car Insurance Rates Car insurance rates have been increasing every month since December 2021.

4 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Carrie Pallardy

Your living room could be the most important room to stage in your home when you are trying to sell. In the National Association of Realtors report "2025 Profile of Home Staging" 37% of buyers' agents reported that staging the living room was the most important. The primary bedroom (34%) and kitchen (23%) came next. Whether or not buyers are working with a lender, they have a critical eye for the homes they tour. Staging the rooms in your home can help impress buyers.