A frequently offered nugget of financial wisdom is to use unexpected financial windfalls to pay down your debt. But what happens when paying down your loans comes with a prepayment penalty? The best way to […]
The cost of a divorce can depend on which state you live in, how amicable the parting is, and whether you work with a divorce attorney, own property together, and have children, among others. Most […]
Taking Off The travel industry appears to have finally rebounded from the COVID crash, with an average of 1.95 million passengers passing through US airports each day in January 2023. This is down just 1% […]
Software Recall Electric vehicle giant Tesla (TSLA) has issued a voluntary recall on 362,758 vehicles that were equipped with Full Self-Driving, or FSD, which is the company’s experimental driver-assistance software. The recall notice was posted […]
What Are the Common Types of Payroll Deductions? Who doesn’t love receiving a paycheck and knowing you can use it to pay bills or maybe even indulge in a little splurge or two? But when […]
The 70% Rule As a general retirement rule, you will need to replace 70% of your current income to retire comfortably during your golden years. So, if you typically earn, say, $60,000 per year, you […]
Can You Cover $6K? Unexpected expenses have the potential to put you in a financial rut. Having cash on hand to cover day-to-day expenses and monthly bills is one thing. But how do you […]
Filling the Gaps US consumers got some welcome news last week, when the December CPI showed prices shrank 0.1% from November. Still, year-over-year inflation checked in at 6.5%, highlighting just how much Americans’ spending […]
Mail-in rebates sound simple: To submit one, you purchase a qualifying product, fill out its rebate form, and mail the form – and its requested proof of purchase – back to the product manufacturer. […]
If you’re a homeowner, your house is not only the place you call home but also an asset. In fact, it’s the largest asset of most Americans, according to the most recent Federal Reserve […]
Your bank account may be frozen if your bank suspects fraud or illegal activity, or if they’re complying with a court order due to unpaid debts. The government can also request an account freeze […]
Freelancers often work hard for their earnings. But if they keep good financial records (including all those 1099s), and prepare their tax returns correctly, freelancers can often tap into a number of deductions that can help […]