Jeanine Skowronski

1 week ago | gobankingrates.com | Jeanine Skowronski |Melanie Grafil

Commitment to Our ReadersGOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.

1 week ago | mediafeed.org | Jeanine Skowronski

Personal finance advice boomed back when the internet did. But the world has changed dramatically since the Dot-com era — and even more so following the COVID-19 pandemic — making many old-school and new-school money rules seem out of touch, out of nuance, out of pocket, or simply outdated. Here are 50 money rules that have come up for re-evaluation in some way, shape, or form recently, along with an explanation of why, to help put financial wellness in 2025 and beyond into perspective.

1 week ago | investopedia.com | Jeanine Skowronski

Wildfire season is upon us, with experts predicting above-average activity across the U.S. during the summer months. If you live in an at-risk area, you're likely worried about an outbreak-and your homeowners insurance. Companies can drop your coverage with relatively short notice for a few reasons, including increased risk exposure. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Key Takeaways When Can Insurers Cancel Your Policy?

2 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Jeanine Skowronski

Key Takeaways If the GOP's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is signed into law, car buyers could get some extra tax relief. The legislation currently allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in auto loan interest. But the deduction comes with some big catches-and it's unclear whether the bill, as is, will pass the Senate. How Big Is the Deduction, and Who Qualifies? The "no tax on car loan interest" provision allows taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 of certain auto loan interest.

3 weeks ago | investopedia.com | Jeanine Skowronski

Hawaii has the most affordable health insurance in the country, based on an Investopedia analysis of average premiums and deductibles for employer-provided plans. Oregon, Idaho, California, and North Dakota rounded out the top five. These states tend to have healthier populations, strong health care laws that protect consumers, and plenty of doctors and hospitals to choose from-all of which help keep costs down.