How to fit charitable giving into your budget this holiday season
With high prices continuing to squeeze budgets, 47% of Americans say their charitable giving will be affected by inflation as the holidays approach, a recent WalletHub survey found. “It certainly isn’t surprising that all of the economic factors that have been going on are impacting not only families’ baseline budgets, but that it’s trickling over […]
How To Switch Home Insurance
Whether you’re looking to save money or simply unhappy with your homeowners insurance company, you can switch providers at any time. That said, you want to follow the right steps to ensure you get the financial protection you need and avoid a lapse in coverage (and its resulting consequences). Below, CNBC Select explains the step-by-step […]
How to Financially Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Climate change has made hurricanes, wildfires and other natural disasters more prevalent and devastating in recent decades, with a huge economic impact in the US. Average losses from insured catastrophes have risen 700% since the 1980s, according to the Insurance Information Institute. And the National Centers for Environmental Information predicts wildfires will cause roughly $5.6 […]
Here’s how to prevent a costly divorce
We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, and most recently, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. In 2021, there were nearly 700,000 […]
How to save on Thanksgiving costs despite inflation
Tetra Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Families preparing for Thanksgiving will find that turkeys are cheaper this year. The U.S. bird population recovered from last year’s avian flu, boosting supply and helping push down prices. This year, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey costs $27.35 on average, a 5.6% decrease from 2022, according to […]
How To Cancel Car Insurance
Whether you’re switching car insurance providers or selling your car, you can cancel your current insurance policy at any time. It’s a simple process that typically doesn’t take much time. That said, you’ll need to consider the timing and potential fees before you terminate your insurance. Below, CNBC Select explains how to cancel your car […]