Personal Finance: Expert Advice, News and Tips https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 02:28:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 California mom tests limits of Costco’s return policy — by trying to take back a 3-year-old couch her son drew on: ‘Do you feel good about it?’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/08/lifestyle/woman-tests-costco-return-policy-by-returning-3-year-old-couch/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:42:51 -0400 2024-08-08T22:28:59-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/08/lifestyle/woman-tests-costco-return-policy-by-returning-3-year-old-couch/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33049211 0 Many people are taking advantage of Costco's generous return policy. This is the moment Jasmen Reyes watched the store take back her years old, ripping couch. Jasmen Reyes, a California realtor shared how returning old items really goes down at Costco. Team Biden is shocked, shocked at massive migrant fraud — but still wants to wave them in https://nypost.com/2024/08/04/opinion/team-biden-is-shocked-shocked-at-massive-migrant-fraud-but-still-wants-to-wave-them-in/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:01:01 -0400 2024-08-05T13:39:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/04/opinion/team-biden-is-shocked-shocked-at-massive-migrant-fraud-but-still-wants-to-wave-them-in/ Post Editorial Board https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33006611 0 Migrants board a plane at El Paso International Airport Migrants board a World Atlantic flight at El Paso International Airport on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Gen Z is suffering from ‘money dysmorphia’ — they may not be as poor as they think they are https://nypost.com/2024/07/26/lifestyle/why-young-people-are-getting-money-dysmorphia/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:20:13 -0400 2024-07-26T20:20:25-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/26/lifestyle/why-young-people-are-getting-money-dysmorphia/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32946264 0 Stresses of money for young people is becoming crippling. Money worries are overwhelming young people. Young people are buckling under financial stress. Money woes are getting the best of young people. Parents say high grocery bills are causing ‘drastic readjustments’ at home https://nypost.com/2024/07/12/personal-finance/parents-say-high-grocery-bills-are-causing-drastic-readjustments-at-home/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:55:51 -0400 2024-07-12T14:52:17-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/07/12/personal-finance/parents-say-high-grocery-bills-are-causing-drastic-readjustments-at-home/ Fox Business https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32801209 0 Trader Joe's receipt Sergio Gonzalez man with shocked emotions holding very long shopping list while buying food in the supermarket receipt shopping at supermarket I was a Starbucks barista — here are 7 ways customers waste their money by not ordering correctly https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/how-to-save-money-at-starbucks-according-to-a-barista/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:13:00 -0400 2024-06-27T20:13:09-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/27/lifestyle/how-to-save-money-at-starbucks-according-to-a-barista/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32616248 0 84573027 Starbucks baristas White paper cup with Starbucks logo and Dollar bills. Starbucks coffee sign logo How to boost your credit score if you’re a first-time homebuyer https://nypost.com/2024/06/18/personal-finance/tips-on-boosting-credit-scores-for-first-time-home-buyers/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:55:21 -0400 2024-06-18T11:55:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/18/personal-finance/tips-on-boosting-credit-scores-for-first-time-home-buyers/ Realtor.com https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32496913 0 someone checking credit score on phone computer with credit score on screen with graphs and money on the table credit score monitor someone checking credit score on computer model home in hand with score report and money in the background woman holding house keys I invest in Lego because it’s better than stocks, bonds and gold — and I’ve made $500K in 2 years https://nypost.com/2024/06/18/lifestyle/i-invest-in-lego-its-better-than-stocks-bonds-and-gold/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:49:38 -0400 2024-06-18T13:04:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/18/lifestyle/i-invest-in-lego-its-better-than-stocks-bonds-and-gold/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32433414 0 LEGO4 Shane O'Farrell of New Jersey found Lego to be a better investment than the stock market. O'Farrell has enjoyed hundreds of thousands of dollars of Lego resales. A new "Lord of the Rings" Lego set is in high demand for its mini figures. "Lord of the Rings" mini figures are in extreme demand. Lego sets can be worth more than stocks, bonds, or gold, according to an economic study. Lego sets like its Eiffel Tower fetch into the high hundreds. DG Bricks compared investing in Lego to running a wine cellar. High end Lego sets sell for hundreds of dollars. Many go for even higher after retirement. How much you need to have in your savings to feel financially prepared: poll https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/personal-finance/how-much-you-need-to-have-in-your-savings-to-feel-financially-prepared-poll/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:16:35 -0400 2024-06-17T11:16:38-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/personal-finance/how-much-you-need-to-have-in-your-savings-to-feel-financially-prepared-poll/ SWNS https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32485019 0 calculator and piggybank statistics Social Security payments could see steep cuts starting in 2033 https://nypost.com/2024/06/14/business/social-security-payments-could-see-steep-cuts-starting-in-2033/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:25:53 -0400 2024-06-14T14:25:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/14/business/social-security-payments-could-see-steep-cuts-starting-in-2033/ Fox Business https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32456790 0 social security card couple paying bills on tablet and holding papers fake social security card couple looking at their bills The simple hack to avoid credit card surcharges at cafes https://nypost.com/2024/06/13/personal-finance/the-simple-hack-to-avoid-credit-card-surcharges-at-cafes/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:41:22 -0400 2024-06-13T11:41:26-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/13/personal-finance/the-simple-hack-to-avoid-credit-card-surcharges-at-cafes/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32440971 0 Customer making a contactless payment with a credit card at a cafe cashier using an NFC-enabled point of sale machine A person holding a credit card and swiping it through a machine There’s a stealth money-saving hack for every zodiac sign https://nypost.com/astrology/theres-a-stealth-money-saving-hack-for-every-zodiac-sign/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:14:25 -0400 2024-06-11T16:14:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/astrology/theres-a-stealth-money-saving-hack-for-every-zodiac-sign/ Reda Wigle https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32161257 0 newspress-collage-7mg2dxr0i-1718136718227 Envelope with dollars, lady giving bribe to politician to cover illegal business bits and pieces in a flea market Latin adult woman cooking and writing recipe in a notebook in kitchen at home in Mexico, Hispanic female preparing mexican food in Latin America Shopping online concept - Shopping service on The online web. with payment by credit card and offers home delivery. parcel or Paper cartons with a shopping cart logo on a laptop keyboard Which generation tips the best — Gen Z or boomers? The results of this survey may surprise you https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/lifestyle/which-generation-tips-the-best-gen-z-or-boomers-the-results-of-this-survey-may-surprise-you/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:10:28 -0400 2024-06-05T13:10:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/05/lifestyle/which-generation-tips-the-best-gen-z-or-boomers-the-results-of-this-survey-may-surprise-you/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32339011 0 tipping-less tips jar and grab sign for coffee at new open cafe. cash tips left at table Money left for a employee in coffee shop. Being single is too expensive and stressful— but these women would still rather be alone https://nypost.com/2024/06/03/lifestyle/financial-burdens-of-being-single-stress-out-most-women-study/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:47:19 -0400 2024-06-04T09:09:15-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/06/03/lifestyle/financial-burdens-of-being-single-stress-out-most-women-study/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32313276 0 single-woman-money woman doing her finances Woman looking stressed surrounded by cash woman third-wheeling with a couple woman shopping on her own Concerned young woman looking at her phone Do you have an adjustable-rate mortgage? 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Try this simple mortgage hack https://nypost.com/2024/05/26/real-estate/want-to-buy-a-new-home-but-keep-your-low-interest-rate-try-this-simple-mortgage-hack/#respond Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2024-05-25T17:56:11-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/26/real-estate/want-to-buy-a-new-home-but-keep-your-low-interest-rate-try-this-simple-mortgage-hack/ Realtor.com https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32217064 0 Porting a mortgage essentially means transferring your mortgage to a new house. Not everyone will qualify to port their mortgage. The first step in porting your mortgage is talking to your existing mortgage team. This one type of payment card should never be linked to your phone — remove it immediately https://nypost.com/2024/05/24/lifestyle/why-you-should-never-link-this-type-of-card-to-your-digital-wallet/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 19:24:20 -0400 2024-05-24T19:24:32-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/24/lifestyle/why-you-should-never-link-this-type-of-card-to-your-digital-wallet/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32209757 0 Apple Pay and G pay Keep your debit card out of digital payments, a finance man recommends. 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