Articles by Dan Shepard
Most Expensive and Least Expensive Colleges
OCTOBER 18, 2021
When choosing a college, the advertised tuition prices might discourage some students from exploring certain schools altogether. But students and families should be aware that... read more
34% of Shoppers Plan to Spend More This Holiday Season
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Economic impact payments (also known as stimulus checks) and fewer spending choices during the coronavirus pandemic helped some U.S. consumers boost their savings. In turn,... read more
Most Popular Reasons Why Homeowners In the Nation’s Largest Metros Are Considering a Refinance
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage refinances have boomed. Despite rising rates and a shrinking number of refinance applications in recent weeks, many... read more
States Where You’re Most Likely to Be Hounded for a Debt You Don’t Owe
OCTOBER 11, 2021
There probably aren’t many people who gleefully pick up the phone or excitedly open a letter when a debt collector contacts them. The dread that... read more
Flexibility, Work-Life Balance Join Pay as Top Concerns When Starting a Job
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Employers are trying to attract and keep talent amid a continued U.S. labor shortage, in which finding good workers has been hard to come by... read more