It can be difficult to teach your children about financial responsibility and the value of good credit. How should you go about it? Is giving an allowance the best way to start? Should they figure […]
The 2019 holiday shopping season is fast approaching, and that means our spirit, patience, and wallets will all soon be tested yet again. Whether you’ve been saving all year for this or you’re just starting to think […]
Ask any business owner about their top business challenge today, and we’d wager to say that it’s attracting and retaining employees. And, while there are a host of factors involved in keeping employees satisfied—from offering […]
Your parents may have taught you how to save with a piggy bank or budget with an allowance. But there may be one overlooked, impactful financial lesson: giving. A study of how money lessons get […]
The year (and decade) is coming to an end. To prepare for the new year ahead, take a look at your current financial situation and brainstorm some ways to improve it. By doing so, you’ll […]
While there are probably thousands of online marketplaces today, Etsy.com still corners the market when it comes to handmade goods and vintage items, as well as other arts and crafts. In fact, the site has […]
Do you need a new credit card, but are afraid your credit history might get in the way? There are credit cards designed to help people improve their credit –– some even offer no credit […]
While tipping may be a common practice in the United States, the same does not always hold true abroad. In many countries, tipping after a meal is not part of local custom. In some cases […]
InHerSight asked Megan Lipera, recruiter for public relations and marketing agency Merritt Group, to share how the workforce is changing for women—and what we should do about it. These are her answers, in her own words. […]
Trump’s tariffs. How many headlines have contained those words in the last few years? Before President Trump began publicly discussing tariffs in late 2017, did you at all consider the impact of tariffs on your business? […]
When you login to your bank account online, you might notice an option to choose a beneficiary. Generally, a beneficiary is someone who’d inherit your account after your death. The official name is a “payable on death” […]
For years the holiday shopping season kicked off on the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday. Now retailers have started to offer deals as early as Nov. 1. The National Retail Federation reports that these […]
It might surprise some people to find out that Social Security benefits are not exempt from being taxed, taking a bite out of their potential retirement income. Luckily, most states don’t tax Social Security — currently 37 of them, to be […]
In 2019, student loan debt in the United States hit $1.6 trillion, the highest it’s ever been, according to data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. But that debt doesn’t affect all borrowers […]
The Department of Labor’s new overtime rule takes effect on January 1, 2020. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. We’ve written about it again and again and again (20 times, to be exact) over the past four years. And […]
Income inequality in America is at its highest point in the last 50 years, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Nearly a third of U.S. households have more credit card debt than they […]
Whether you have great credit, bad credit or you’re somewhere in between, the principles you must follow to build your credit are generally the same. Improvement takes time, but if you follow best practices you […]
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and enjoy a memorable meal. For some, the annual food extravaganza may not be quite as relaxing or enjoyable, particularly for those footing the bill […]
If you read any list of best side hustles these days, you’re likely to see an entry for delivering food part-time. The days of the local high school kids delivering pizza for gas money are over. With […]
Don’t let the challenge of processing payroll overwhelm you. Filing your business taxes may be the most frustrating process in your business, and it becomes more complex as you add more staff. But, it doesn’t have to […]
Cars can be a stressful purchase. Reliable cars don’t come cheap, they’re necessary for daily life in much of the United States, and you don’t always get to decide when it’s time to buy. As […]
Paying an ATM fee can feel like a punch to the stomach. There’s nothing worse than having to spend money in order to access your money. With ATM fees typically running between $2.50 and $3, they can […]
Mixing money with your personal relationships can get tricky. A recent LendingTree survey of over 1,000 Americans found that almost a third of respondents reported negative consequences from lending or borrowing money from family and friends. Key […]
As a new business owner looking to measure growth, you’ll quickly find that there is no “black and white” way to do so. Companies choose different methods to measure growth. If you consider growth as […]
Oftentimes financial planning can feel like a lonely, confusing endeavor. However, there are calculators that can help you see how to make the most of your money through strategic changes, as well as some that […]
Spending time with family over the holidays is priceless. For many, it’s well worth the time, effort and money spent traveling cross-country, just to spend a few days in the presence of those you love. […]
Today’s business word of the day is “profitable.” According to the unabridged Merriam-Webster English Dictionary, the definition of profitable (prɑːfətəbəl) is, “affording profits: yielding advantageous returns or results.” Thesaurus.com provides some related words, including “beneficial,” “cost-effective,” and “fruitful.” […]
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of stocking up on barrels of your favorite bulk-items at Costco. A lifetime supply of Honey Nut Cheerios? Costco’s got your back. Blocks upon blocks of your favorite cheeses? […]
When you’re a solopreneur, being in charge of “human resources” is pretty easy. As a party of one, you can confidently take a vacation to Fort Lauderdale when you feel like it, choose your own […]
Most of us end up giving tangible presents to family and friends, especially during the holidays. Wrapped in paper and bows, gifts seem to be an immovable fixture of the holiday season. If you have […]