In 2019, 64 million Americans were estimated to have received Social Security benefits, and for more than half of elderly beneficiaries, Social Security represented over 50% of their income. Nonetheless, a recent SimplyWise survey found that less than […]
Bankruptcy often carries a stigma that keeps people from considering it as an option for debt relief. However, there are times when it’s the right solution for consumers who are struggling with more debt than income […]
You might be imagining retirement as a completely different life from your working years: enjoying the hobbies you never had enough time for; spending long, fun-filled days with your grandkids; traveling wherever and whenever the […]
Think about how you feel when you complete a successful project. As a small business owner, it’s fulfilling when your team members come together to create the deliverables your customers need. However, success isn’t a […]
MagnifyMoney researchers analyzed the 50 largest U.S. cities to determine where women business owners are seeing the most success. Cities were scored in four categories relating to income, business earnings, rate of incorporation and entrepreneurial […]
When you’re just starting out as a small business owner, some business terminology may be unfamiliar to you. And while you don’t need a formal education to be successful in the business world, even if […]
Financial losses from a product defect, data breach, serious illness or work-related automobile accident can force business owners to close their doors if they’re not prepared. The cost of an unexpected event can be substantial. Hiscox quotes a […]
Family-owned businesses of all sizes help drive the U.S. economy, whether they’re mom-and-pop shops or Fortune 500 companies. They’re economic players in cities and states across the country, especially those west of the Mississippi. LendingTree […]
Personal loans are having a moment. According to data from credit reporting company Experian, they’re growing faster than any other type of debt, with the second quarter of 2019 alone seeing a collective balance of […]
If you sell your home and make a profit, you may have to pay taxes for the capital gains on your home sale if you can’t qualify for an exemption. Here are tips on how […]
What comes to mind when you think about project management? Do you envision a big company with a dedicated project manager for every venture? Or large-scale projects with major budgets? The reality is, as a small […]
It can happen to any small business owner — arriving to work only to find property damage, stolen equipment and months of work undone. Nobody can predict when the unexpected will occur, but you can plan for […]
The average hiring manager takes less than 10 seconds to decide whether to throw your resume in the trash or call you in for an interview. As the Director of IT, it often took me […]
While few people want to pay anything at all, there are ways to pay less. Tax deductions and tax credits can help you save money in tax season 2020. Deductions lower your taxable income (and […]
Plenty of people dream of becoming their own boss. However, options for self-employment are heavily dependent on one’s industry and occupation. To help better inform your career planning, this MagnifyMoney study takes a closer look […]
What happened in 1980? The events, products, and services that sprang up in that year will be celebrating their 40th anniversaries in 2020. Some may seem like ancient history, while you may be surprised that […]
There are a lot of perks that come with running a business. (This includes you, freelancers!) Beyond a sense of freedom, one primary perk that comes with being self- employed is the ability to boost your tax […]
Did you know that 7 in 10 college students take out loans to pay for school, graduating with an average balance of more than $29,000? This isn’t exactly the ideal way to start out your […]
Times have changed since baby boomers were young. Despite this, the money lessons they learned throughout the years still apply. Many xennials, on the cusp of Generation X and millennials, could improve their finances if they […]
Phil Moeller, the author of Get What’s Yours for Medicare: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs and co-author of the updated edition of How to Get What’s Yours: The Revised Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security, answers […]
It’s no secret: seniors are working at historic rates. Almost a quarter of seniors are now in the job market, up 18% from 10 years ago, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this to increase over the […]
Holiday trips can be so much more than just travel, sightseeing and enjoying good food. Instead, you can get busy and dive into the core local traditions through a hands-on culinary experience to understand the […]
If you’re on the brink of going deeper in debt and facing late payment fees, you may be considering debt relief options. Debt consolidation vs. bankruptcy? Both are worth considering to get on a path to a clean […]
Travel is a pretty personal topic — and everybody travels in their own style. While a lot of people love to fly and stay in hotels, my husband and I prefer to travel in our […]
On Christmas Eve of 1966, Paddy Roy Bates, a retired British army major, drove a small boat with an outboard motor seven miles off the coast of England into the North Sea. He had sneaked […]
Good intentions should be acknowledged, but if you spend too much money on Valentine’s Day, your partner may be a bit peeved. According to a new survey by CompareCards, 31% of respondents reported they would […]
As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You have to oversee everything from accounting practices to hiring. One of the most critical components of growing your business is your marketing strategy. […]
So, you’ve disputed an item on one of your credit reports, and now you’ve gotten your response. Now what? These tips about how to read the results of your credit report dispute can help. 1. […]
Are you turning 65 this year? Congrats! You’ve hit a major milestone. To make sure this year and the many years that follow are amazing, you need to take these smart steps on Social Security, […]
For new and even experienced entrepreneurs, the process of managing payroll can feel like a complicated jigsaw. Even if you run a small business, you still need to follow the same laws as larger corporate entities that […]