Following a difficult Spring season, the housing market has finally bounced back, thanks to feverish activity throughout the Summer and the Fall seasons. Prices have not only held up but have also continued to grow, […]
Filing your taxes can be challenging enough for the average American taxpayer. (Especially if you ended last year owing to some money to Uncle Sam.) But throw in the possibility that the Internal Revenue Service […]
Would you buy a home on Elm Street? Or pay extra for a home that had your lucky number attached to the mailbox out front? Turns out, some homeowners have said yes to these questions. […]
Despite dropping sales and fewer stick-shift models to go around, it’s still possible to find a car with a manual transmission for nearly any price range. That’s good news for driving enthusiasts who prefer the […]
If you miss NBC’s long-running sitcom “The Office” and the hilarious misadventures of the show’s quirky characters, know that a piece of the screen version of Scranton, Pennsylvania is up for grabs. A charming single-story home […]
The new job hunt is hard enough. It’s almost a second job from finding open positions, creating custom resumes, developing a portfolio and cold emailing the hiring manager. Once you’ve landed an interview, you’ll dedicate even more time preparing […]
As more people face unemployment, it’s important to fully understand the many financial options available. From unemployment to stimulus checks, there are options out there when it comes to managing money during difficult times. One […]
Ah, the 1960s — it gave us a lot of memorable moments — Woodstock, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the Civil Rights Movement, and the moon landings to name just a few. Of course, it also gave […]
As business owners, we want to be more productive (i.e. make more money in less time), but we often ignore time-saving ideas because we’re so busy. Thankfully, these online tools and ideas can help you […]
When you borrow money from a creditor, you have a legal obligation to repay it. As a result, having unpaid credit card debt can lead to a lawsuit. If you’re behind on debt, it’s in […]
“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Clason is a fascinating lesson in personal finance written in short, easy-to-digest stories. It was first published in 1926, but the classic parable style and timeless concepts […]
If you can max out your 401(k), you definitely should, right? Not always. There are a few things (five, to be specific) you should consider before doing so, and we’ll walk through exactly what they […]
There’s no denying that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are popular. According to the New York Stock Exchange’s most recent quarterly ETF report, as of December 31, 2020, there were 2,391 ETF listed in the U.S. Those funds […]
Typically, by midnight on April 15, taxpayers must e-file or mail their federal and, if applicable, state tax returns for the previous calendar tax year without penalty. (For 2021, however, the filing deadline is May 17th.) […]
If you have student loan debt, you have plenty of company: nearly 45 million brethren, in fact. One upside of having a student loan is that regular on-time payments may boost your credit score and […]
Let me paint you a picture. But not a real picture – that’s for the art section. No, a picture in your mind. A brain, a tangled web of thoughts and goals, ideas and memories, […]
The electric pickup truck is due to go into production in late 2021. Image Credit: Tesla. Cybertruck production Revealed back in the fall of 2019 but yet to go into production, Tesla boss Elon Musk […]
As the dreary days of winter pass, the vibrant colors of spring and summer come to life. Here are the best places to find wildflowers across the U.S. to brighten up your year. If you’re […]
Despite a year of curfews and stay-at-home orders resulting in fewer cars on the road, some states actually saw an increase in fatal crashes. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found an […]
In January 2021, Wells Fargo announced that the company was exiting the student loan business and selling and transitioning current loans to a new servicer, Firstmark Services, a division of Nelnet. Wells Fargo stopped taking […]
Money for college doesn’t grow on trees. Or does it? Every year, billions of dollars wait to be plucked from the branches by college students seeking merit-based aid. The National Merit Scholarship Program alone plans […]
So you’ve decided to take the leap and start a new business. Congratulations! Making that decision might feel risky and overwhelming, but as the saying goes, “Fortune favors the bold.” Creating your own business is […]
Yes, you read that headline right. I paid off approximately half of my $53,500 of debt in less than a year! During a pandemic. On a net income of about $65,000 CAD (for 2 […]
Do you need to know how to get rid of a timeshare? Timeshares are great, right? Well, they’re great until they’re not. Like many owners, your timeshare may be a financial burden. Or maybe you […]
Just in time for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year, this award goes to the greenest city in each state – one that epitomizes eco-friendly driving and living. Earth Day occurs each […]
It’s safe to say that millions of Americans are breathing a sigh of relief now that the IRS has pushed back the deadline to file your 2020 taxes from April 15 to May 17. But […]
President Joe Biden ran his campaign on a platform that included strong student loan reform promises. After he was officially sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, he signed an executive […]
Today, you’re going to meet Hector—a small business owner running a bakery in the sunny state of California. As a business owner, Hector has a lot on his plate. Not only is he responsible for […]
It can be tough to tamp down your impatience while you’re waiting on an income tax refund, especially if you have plans for the money. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) knows this, which is why the agency […]
A good night’s sleep can often be hard to come by, but in 2020, it seemed extra challenging, right? As we start to see a light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, though, there […]