Edmunds Rates These 6 New Cars the Best in 2023

Shopping for a new vehicle in 2023? You can’t go wrong the classic Honda Civic, according to the car experts at Edmunds, a company specializing in automotive research and reviews. The vehicle earned the honor of being the top-rated car in Edmunds Top Rated Awards 2023. In a summary of the rankings, Edmunds says that … Read more

The 10 Best Thrift Store Chains

ThomasPhoto / Shutterstock.com One of the best things about being a professional thrift shopper and reseller is exploring different parts of the country and seeing what national and local chains do best. After 30 years of road-tripping and online flipping, I’ve developed a list of secondhand shopping hot-spots that can guide your own treasure hunt. … Read more

Pre-tax vs. Roth (after-tax) 401k Contributions

A major decision in retirement planning is whether to make pre-tax or Roth (after-tax) 401k contributions. Pre-tax contributions go into your retirement account with money that has not been taxed, and then taxes will be paid when the funds are withdrawn in retirement. With Roth contributions, taxes will be taken from the money prior to … Read more

Are Appliance Extended Warranties Worth It?

BearFotos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When you reach a certain age, home appliance shopping is something to be excited about. It’s easy to drop a significant chunk of money on that new fridge with French doors, and it’s really rather odd how delighted you can be over … Read more

How to Choose Between Active and Passive Investing

goodluz / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story comes from Wealthramp. Active investing and passive investing are two contrasting approaches to making your money work for you in today’s market. Both philosophies use the S&P 500 as a benchmark to gauge the success of their performance, however active investing will typically aim to outperform the benchmark, … Read more