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Cars Image Source: 123rf.com The average price of a used car in the United States sits between $25,000 and $26,000. While this can be cheaper than buying something brand new, you should be careful before moving forward with your purchase. There are some blaring red flags that signal a lemon or, at the very least,…

President Trump’s tariffs have come into effect and we will likely start seeing products get even more expensive as companies pass long these costs to consumers. All goods coming into the country will have a minimum 10% tariff, with some countries seeing higher rates. On April 9th, everything coming from China will have a 54%…

Keep calm and avoid panic selling Michael Pate, senior portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc., says he’s been helping calm clients and reminding them that a balanced portfolio means they’re not taking the brunt of the equity losses in the news. “It’s just a matter of talking them off the ledge and reminding them…

Image by Alexander Grey of Unsplash If you’ve ever hesitated to open your bank app or delayed checking your credit card balance, you’re far from alone. Financial anxiety is something most people experience at some point in their lives, and for many, it lingers in the background of daily decision-making. It doesn’t matter how much…

Automotive Image Source: 123rf.com There’s something undeniably alluring about a project car. The idea of buying a car that’s seen better days and restoring it to its former glory—or making it even better—seems to have a magnetic pull on many men. While the trend may have faded a little in the past couple of decades,…

One Finance recently rebranded to OnePay and are now offering a $125 cash bonus through Rakuten. OnePay is a fintech company that works with Coastal Community Bank and Lead Bank (both Member FDIC) to offer banking services. They offer OnePay Cash, which comes with a debit card that offers cash back, no monthly fees, and…

Orlic agrees in that “there’s nothing wrong with using an ETF to get exposure to a certain area like the bond market.” However, considering all that’s happening in the economy right now with tariffs, interest rates and inflation, she said a bond mutual fund might not be a bad idea.  “There’s a lot of moving…

Image Source: 123rf.com Let’s be honest—living with someone who loves to shop “just because” can turn your monthly budget into a hot mess. Whether it’s late-night Amazon hauls or spontaneous splurges at Target, an impulsive spender can make it feel like you’re constantly playing financial cleanup. But here’s the deal: you don’t have to become…

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