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3 weeks ago | 
lendedu.com | Ben Luthi |Chloe Moore
College can be a major financial commitment, but the cost climbs even higher for out-of-state students, making education affordability a bigger challenge. According to CollegeBoard, the average tuition and fees for out-of-state students at public schools are nearly triple what in-state students pay.
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1 month ago | 
lendedu.com | Catherine Collins |Chloe Moore
Although the roles of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a financial advisor seem similar, these professionals offer different financial advice. For example, as a financial writer and business owner, I work closely with my CPA. He advised me on the best business formation, filed my taxes, and even helped me set up a payroll (even though it’s just me on it)! However, when I became a parent, I didn’t go to my accountant.
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1 month ago | 
lendedu.com | Catherine Collins |Chloe Moore
If you need to send money overseas, you have several options. Here, you’ll find five vetted and safe companies that offer the best international money transfer services to help you send money to more than 100 different countries. We’ll also provide our best tips to help you avoid scams and ensure your money arrives safely and securely.
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2 months ago | 
lendedu.com | Cassidy Horton |Chloe Moore
Paying off debt feels more doable when you have the right tools. And one of the most helpful tools can be a debt payoff app. Depending on what you’re looking for, these apps can help you create a debt payoff strategy, set aside extra money for payments, and keep you motivated the whole way through. Here are the best debt payoff apps for 2025, plus how to pick the right one for you.
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2 months ago | 
lendedu.com | Catherine Collins |Chloe Moore
If you’re struggling to balance paying your student loans with the increasing costs of everyday life, refinancing your student loans can help. When you refinance your student loans, you replace your current student loan with a new one that has a lower interest rate or better terms, like a lower monthly payment. With changing interest rate environments in 2025 and uncertainty about the future of loan forgiveness, refinancing is one way to make your student loan repayment strategy less stressful.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
bankrate.com | Jim Probasco |Michele Petry |Chloe Moore
For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make. And if you’re a first-time homebuyer, coming up with a down payment is likely to be one of your biggest challenges. After all, the median price of a U.S. home as of January 2025 was $396,900, according to the National Association of Realtors. A 20 percent down payment on that amount is nearly $80,000 — a daunting sum to have to come up with all at once.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
bankrate.com | Greg McBride |Marc A. Wojno |Chloe Moore
Emergency savings should be kept somewhere that offers reasonable interest rates without making the money too hard to access. Accounts such as an online savings account and a money market mutual funds are a good place to keep your savings. Avoid keeping emergency savings in cash at your house, in illiquid accounts like CDs, or in risky investments like stocks. One key reason to have emergency savings is, of course, to deal with financial emergencies.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
fourfourmag.com | Chloe Moore
Olivia Spuds is an innovative artist carving her niche in the digital landscape. Known for her distinctive tiny mic videos set against the vibrant backdrop of Dublin, Olivia transforms everyday moments into captivating stories, blending sharp wit with an unmistakable charm. Her work is rooted in a passion for human connection and a vision for authentic storytelling.
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Dec 24, 2024 | 
bankrate.com | Troy Segal |Chloe Moore |Alice Holbrook
Closing on a house is a complex process that takes several weeks and involves many steps for you and your lender. On closing day, you’ll sign a stack of documents, pay closing costs and receive the keys to your house. Several issues can delay closing, including a low home appraisal, failing to get financing, unmet contingencies and title issues. Closing on a house marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life.
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Dec 16, 2024 | 
fourfourmag.com | Chloe Moore
Dublin-based Electronic Dance Exchange is set to premiere its debut market this Sunday the 22nd of December featuring a selection of DJs, including Viki dos Santos, RowdiBoi, LPM, and Decadance. Explore unique art, tattoos, vintage clothing, tooth gems, and more from local vendors like Skatlady Studio, Bigsmokeink, Circuitbreaker, and others.
