Allison Robertson articles

There has been as many as 48 recessions in United States history. While most are said to only last about a year, there have been some that have dragged on for over three—causing devastating consequences for the American people. Uncover the worst recessions the United States has ever experienced, and what caused them.

Uncover the richest comedians as of 2024. Comedic stars like Terry Fator, Adam Sandler and Seth MacFarlane have certainly made the cut, but who is really raking in the cash making people laugh? Find out who has a whopping net worth of $900 million using only their sense of humor.

Uncover 10 steps to starting your homestead on a budget. Find out how you can get supplies, plants, and even animals basically for free, and how to maintain it all for next to nothing.

Uncover the top financial scams of 2023. From fake checks and fake jobs, to government imposters and fake loan forgiveness, find out how much consumers lost in financial scams in 2023, and the most common methods the fraudsters preferred.

Explore your options when it comes to paying off your mortgage early. Find out the pros and cons to paying your balance early, what other investments could benefit, how tax rates and interest rates play a part, and if prepayment is the best choice for you.

Uncover 14 CDs worth thousands of dollars today, plus one bonus album worth millions. From Taylor Swift and Eminem to Prince and the Rolling Stones, find out why these CDs are so valuable and how much they are selling for today.

Learn how to start a budget from scratch, including programs to use, typical expenses to track, how to organize categories, and examples of everything. From fixed and variable expenses to how often to update things, this article will make starting a budget much less overwhelming.

Uncover 20 ways to teach your children about money. Find out why financial literacy is important and how many Americans are negatively affected by financial illiteracy today, emphasizing the need to teach our children at a younger age.

Uncover the newest in financial trends, including how Generation Z plans to save (or not save) for the future. From prioritizing mental health to living in the moment, find out how the new generations are setting up their finances, and what their plans are for retirement.