Weird facts about every US president
Last month, we inaugurated Joe Biden as our 46th President. While we know quite a bit about modern presidents (and maybe a bit about The Founding Fathers thanks to “Hamilton: An American Musical”), many of […]
Average stockbroker commission percentage
For those trying to grow their money, investing in the stock market is usually alluring. But there are many things to consider before jumping in — chief among them, stockbroker commissions. The average stockbroker fee […]
50 most popular suburbs in the US
As Dorothy said, there’s no place like home. For those looking to trade big-city life for white picket fences, more square footage, good schools, parks, and a slower pace, the suburbs may be the perfect […]
10 stocks to watch as Bezos exits Amazon
After almost three decades at the helm of the world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos is exiting with a bang. The news comes as the company reported record quarterly profits and sales of over […]
IRS changes for 2020 taxes
Please note: This article provides general background information only and is not intended to serve as tax advice or as a substitute for legal counsel. You should consult your tax advisor or attorney if you […]
7 simple steps to jumpstart your rainy day savings
It’s inevitable. In every life a little rain must fall. I’m not talking about floods or a Noah’s ark-type deluge, but more like the kind of unexpected shower that really messes up your day. The […]
Everything you need to know about small business tax payments
As a small business owner, you may assume the IRS has bigger fish to fry than your small business operations. However, recent reports have cited that the IRS has increasingly targeted small businesses for tax audits. The National […]
How Biden’s stimulus plan may affect the economy, stocks and interest rates
Congressional Democrats are gearing up for a quick passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, with a plan to vote as early as the week of Feb. 1. The party has majorities […]
Data & privacy breaches are accelerating. Here’s how to protect yourself
Most consumers think of a data breach as something small—the password they used when they signed up for that now non-existent pet website 10 years ago has been discovered by hackers. They get a weird […]
How to tell if you’re overinsured, underinsured or just right
One of the challenging aspects of buying any type of insurance is determining how much coverage you need. Buy too little insurance and you won’t have enough to get through a tough situation when you […]