We call homeownership the American dream. But that dream may come with a lot of regrets. A new report shows almost half of homeowners have at least one regret about the purchase of their current home. So, today Mark Hamrick joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He’s with Bankrate which just released a report on some of the most common regrets and why most people say they’d still buy anyway.

Summer is almost here and that means you might have some travel plans coming up, but you'll still want to stay connected with all your electronic devices while away from home. That's where Wi-Fi scams come into play. We all depend on Wi-Fi when it comes to checking our social media or sending out emails and scammers are pouncing on that opportunity.

Eric Plam joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's an internet security expert and president at SIMO, a company that offers speedy internet access. He'll tell us how Wi-Fi scams work and what you need to know to keep from becoming a victim, including staying away from what some are calling the "evil twin."

Weddings can get really pricey, and a lot of newlyweds admit they went into debt to say "I do." On this episode, we’re talking with LendingTree’s Matt Schulz about what brides and grooms are actually spending, the biggest wedding expenses, and how many people say that financial strain has already made them think about divorce. We’ll also talk about some simple strategies to cure that wedding debt hangover.

 We've been talking about it for years, but the deadline for you to get your Real ID is finally here and scammers know it. The new Real ID will allow you to fly on a plane and enter federal buildings and other secure areas. But scammers are doing their best to scare and trick you with false information. Truman Kain, a security researcher at cybersecurity firm Huntress, joins us to explain how scammers are duping people who haven't even applied for their Real ID. 

Gas stations, restaurants, hotels: Most of us just don't pay with cash at these establishments. We use credit cards, and credit card companies love it. Why? Because they make nearly 150 billion dollars a year in merchant fees. These fees are paid by businesses for the benefit of accepting cards. Today, Chip Lupo from WalletHub joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He tells us the next time you use plastic, look at the receipt because many merchants are passing those fees on to you.

Adding a teenager to your auto insurance can bring sticker shock that many parents might not have expected. It may be a right of passage, but teen drivers simply cost more to insure because simply put, they're just not experienced behind the wheel. So today, Chris Schafer from Insurify joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He explains all you need to know to help avoid mistakes when getting teen auto insurance.

A new report indicates that more than half of American parents are still supporting their adult children. In fact, the average amount given is nearly $1,500 a month. Whether it’s still paying their phone bills, helping to buy groceries, or paying for an emergency repair, the Bank of Mom and Dad is always there.

Today, Beth Klongpayabal  joins us on the On Your Side podcast. She’s the senior analyst at Savings.com. She explains exactly what parents are paying for, why and how it might be affecting their retirement.

April is financial literacy month. 

Whether you’re on cruise control with your money or you’re feeling a little behind on your savings goal, it’s a good time to do a little financial checkup. We’re talking with Jean Chatzky, the CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast HerMoney with Jean Chatzky. We’ll talk about the best ways to create a budget, where to actually keep the money you’re saving, and why it’s never too late to start.

Tax day is almost here. If you’re a last-minute filer, we’ve got you covered. We’re talking with Lisa Greene-Lewis. She’s a certified public accountant and tax expert with Intuit TurboTax. She has some strategies to help you get organized for April 15th. We’ll ask her how to maximize refunds and what to do if you owe money and it turns out to be an amount you weren’t expecting.  

Whether it's for an investment, personal enjoyment or rental income, sales for vacation homes spiked during the pandemic.

And although second home sales have declined due to higher interest rates these days, Americans are still buying and renting them out, and you might be surprised in what cities they're choosing.

Today, Daned Kirkham joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's with Vacasa, a vacation rental management company which just released the Top 25 places to buy a second home.