Oilsands science slammed
Dozens of oilsands environmental impact studies are marred by inconsistent science that’s rarely subjected to independent checks, says a university study. “It doesn’t make any sense,” says University of British Columbia biology professor Adam Ford, who published his findings in the journal Environmental Reviews. “You would have to go out of your way to make […]
Petroleum terminal expands
A Portland petroleum terminal is significantly expanding its capacity to unload rail cars, a move that sets the stage to more than double the number of oil trains along the Columbia and Willamette rivers into Oregon’s biggest city, OPB has learned. Zenith Energy, sandwiched between the river and Forest Park in the city’s northwest industrial […]
Should I Pay Off My Student Loans Early?
Many financial planners, myself included, group debts into two broad categories — good debts and bad debts. Good debts include those that have relatively low interest rates and will help enhance your life. For example, a mortgage allows you to buy a home, which will hopefully increase in value over time. An auto loan (assuming […]
3 Reasons You’re Not Saving Money — and What to Do About Them
Americans are notoriously bad at saving money, which explains why the majority live paycheck to paycheck, and why only 60% of U.S. adults have the funds to cover a $400 emergency. If your savings are in a sorry state, it’s crucial that you take steps to improve. Here are a few reasons you might be neglecting […]
1 New Workplace Benefit Employees Will Be Sure to Celebrate
It’s not a secret that student debt is a burden for millions of Americans. Collectively, former students owe more than $1.5 trillion in loans, and as college costs rise, that number stands to climb. But here’s a bit of good news for indebted Americans whose loan payments eat up more of their income than they can comfortably […]
7 steps to saving money with the help of personal finance apps (and more)
Put down the latte and listen up: If you’re like the millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, saving money needs to be on the top of your to-do list. Like, stat. Understanding personal finance can be intimidating. You know how much money you make and you’re trying to save a little bit here and […]