5 ways student loan debt can impact your credit
Student loan debt can be a stressful enough prospect without getting credit involved. But is your credit and how your student loan debt impacts it something you need to worry about as you work on […]
How would a payroll tax cut affect your wallet?
The recent volatility in the markets suggests the longest-running bull market in history may be slowing down. There is a growing concern a recession may be on its way. In response, President Donald Trump told […]
How to speed up your mortgage refinance
The saying “time is money” is even more true when you’re refinancing your home to reduce your monthly payment. The sooner you complete a refinance, the sooner you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of lowering your […]
When is your car an actual business expense?
You can deduct the actual costs of using your personal vehicle for business use. How the tax rules work The IRS allows you to deduct the actual expenses of operating a vehicle, or take a standard mileage […]
24 easy ways to save money at college
It’s the start of a new semester. That means new classes, new books, and, unfortunately, new bills. But hey, nothing in life is free, right? From buying your assigned textbooks to figuring out the most […]
73% of women want to change careers. Here’s why & what’s standing in their way
According to a June 2019 survey by InHerSight, seven in ten women are looking to change careers, a figure up 28 percent since we posed the same question just last year. The reasons women want […]
Labor Day: Here’s what you need to know about union membership by state
Labor unions were first started in 1881 and now one in 10 workers in America is a member of a labor union, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Being part of a union means […]
As peak hurricane season begins, some homeowners substitute confidence for preparedness
A few weeks into the most active part of hurricane season, homeowner attitudes have yet to reflect the real risk of storm damage. In a survey of 1,050 U.S. homeowners, ValuePenguin found that while 77% […]
Point-of-sale systems: The lifeblood of your small business
If you run a retail business, a Point of Sale (POS) system is an essential component to your success. A POS system is where your customer pays for your products, and you accept and record that payment. […]
27 commoners who became royalty
The 22nd anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, is Saturday, Aug. 31. While marrying into the British Royal Family — or any royal family, for that matter — may seem like a […]