With the holidays now behind us, you may be feeling a bit of a shopping hangover. But if your budget allows, you’ll find a lot of great deals in January, beginning with fitness equipment. Emily Longhauser is starting the new year with a resolution to work out. “We’re looking for an elliptical and a workout…

Putting money away is the ultimate goal, being knowledgeable about the strategies and tools that help build financial literacy is also important.Credit: Fizkes Let’s get straight to the point: Saving is hard and for some may even seem impossible. Still, the new year presents an opportunity for a new mindset, so let’s consider a few…

(TNND) — Borrowers could see some relief this year, though interest rates aren’t likely to fall substantially. And it could still be a good time for returns on savings, despite the falling rates. Bankrate published a 2025 interest rate forecast this week from Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride. “The reality of it is interest rates…

Jenius Bank, a digital-bank division of SMBC Manubank in Los Angeles, has grown from zero to more than $1 billion of assets in a year, with an almost completely remote team. It’s a rare example of a digital offshoot of a traditional bank that appears to be successful. In 2018, several banks launched digital-only brands…

Berks County Prothonotary Jonathan K. Del Collo has announced that he is running for re-election to a third term as the Berks County Prothonotary. Since taking office in 2018, Prothonotary Del Collo has assembled a top-notch management team that under his direction has worked diligently to streamline all office operations to make it as user…

How I saved almost half my gross salary by living like a graduate student for a little over a year. Kevin Corcoran’s post on toasters today was excellent. Early in the piece, he talked about how he managed to spend little money when furnishing an apartment. He didn’t say much about what his income was…

PHOENIX — Is your New Year’s resolution to save money? ABC15 hears you, and we are here to help make your hard-earned cash go further at a place we all visit: the grocery store. Throughout 2025, ABC15 is following four Valley residents and their families as they look to stretch their dollar further at the…

If you’re looking to make some serious upgrades to your home entertainment center for the New Year, how about starting with the TV? And nothing screams home theater more than an 85-inch TV. And right now at Amazon, you can save some serious cash when you get your hands on one. The 85-inch Samsung DU8000…

Bluetti is celebrating New Years with a massive sale through January 20 that is saving folks up to 57% off its lineup of backup power solutions, complete with the usual flash sale offers, select members-only pricing, and a 5% sitewide coupon code. With a focus towards travel needs, we spotted the popular AC180 Portable Power…

Some investors will be able to save even more in their 401(k) starting Jan. 1. One of the best ways to save for retirement is to use your company’s 401(k). And it’s about to get even better in 2025. With the turn of the calendar, some employees will be able to save even more using…