This man paid off $46,500 in student loans in 2 years
If Steven Donovan could sum up his thoughts on taking out loans to pay for his education, it would be “nonchalant.” “I understood it as, ‘I want to go to school, so I’ll need to […]
The cost of being a bridesmaid: What to do if it’s too much
In 2016, I became a bridesmaid for the first time in my life. I’m usually a big mush — it doesn’t take much to get me emotional, and I can find the sentimentality in virtually anything. It […]
6 ways to exchange currency abroad
When you’re on vacation outside of the country, the last thing you want to do is to waste time and money searching for a way to get cash. If you’ve ever exchanged currency before, you […]
7 ways to help your kids avoid student loans
College grads are burdened with more student debt than ever before. Sixty-nine percent of 2018 graduates took out student loans to help cover the bill, and their average debt came in at $29,800. Millennial borrowers have […]
How contractors can take charge of job costing
Do you clearly understand all of the costs you incur to create your product or deliver your service? Now, that question may sound odd to you. You scan your accounting transactions all the time, and […]
Emotional spending: What it is & how to overcome it
If the lamp on your desk, the mirror above your daughter’s changing table and those trinkets in your kitchen were all purchases made after a particularly stressful situation, you might be an emotional spender. And […]
How this couple crushed their debt (& how you can, too)
While taking the train home from work last spring, Amber Hacker stumbled on a Facebook post that changed her life. “It was one of my MBA classmates who had posted that they had paid off […]
Can people go to jail for committing white-collar crime?
The short answer is yes. But not very often. In the early 2000s, after the collapse of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco, the CEOs of these three companies all ended up in prison with heavy sentences. […]
People who buy these auto makes have the highest credit scores
Sweaty palms are common when waiting to hear whether you’re approved for an auto loan. The fancier the car, the higher the credit score you should have, right? And, with few exceptions, our data supports […]
How to stream thousands of movies for free
Streaming TV is getting more expensive in 2019. Both Hulu and Netflix are raising prices for many users, and on-demand movie prices are up too, with fewer and fewer $3.99 rentals. Start with that $50 […]
6 things to do when you have a second baby
When it comes to having a baby, some things are just easier the second time around. You have a better idea of what to expect. You’ve figured out some parenting tricks and you probably already […]
Here’s how paying off students loans affects your credit scores
We’ve covered how student loans can affect your credit score on Student Loan Hero before. But recently, I was left with a question: What is the impact on my credit score from paying off student loans early? I […]
How the smartest companies use Slack today
When Slack first arrived on the scene in 2013, it was meant to be an amped-up social messaging app that would improve workplace communication and cut down on email. It’s still serving that purpose, but […]
Everything you need to know about socially responsible investing
This is a no-brainer: It’s good to be good. If you’re lucky enough to have cash to invest in the stock market, wouldn’t you want to do good with your money? You can accomplish that by […]
Why being self-employed makes my family more financially stable
My husband and I sat in the mortgage broker’s office, running the numbers as we prepared to buy our first house. My husband is a cop and I’m a freelance writer, so most people assume […]
This is the No. 1 mistake people make when getting a mortgage
To apply for a mortgage, get approved and close escrow you must have some sense of urgency. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing a home, your mortgage application needs to get moved up […]
A survival kit for the gig economy
Long gone are the days when working a single 9-to-5 job was the standard for most people in the U.S. Today, a growing percentage of the workforce needs to have multiple jobs and several sources […]
Mom-preneurs put in 100-hour weeks—and still feel stressed on Mother’s Day
We’re in the midst of National Small Business Week, and over the years, we’ve learned that business owners wake up way too early, work weekends, and don’t vacation nearly enough. But if you can believe it, there’s an even […]
10 states with the lowest sales tax rates
Sales tax is collected at the state level in 45 states and in the District of Columbia. New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware, otherwise known as the NOMAD states, are the only states that do not […]
7 ways to invest outside of the stock market
For the everyday investor, stocks are the bread and butter investment of any portfolio. They’re easy to trade, not too difficult to understand and have the potential to provide a high return. But stocks have […]
An anxious investor’s guide to the stock market
Investment planning can be riddled with unanswered questions, unknowable returns and a general uneasiness around the decisions you make, all of which have a big impact on your state of mind. In one study, more […]
7 activities that trigger a sales tax obligation
For sales tax purposes “doing business” in a state is also referred to as having nexus. Depending on the nature of your business, determining where you have nexus for the purposes of sales tax ranges […]
Are personal loans cheaper than credit cards?
When you need help financing a purchase or paying off debt, you might find yourself comparing the options of taking on a personal loan or applying for a new credit card. But which one is […]
50 things mom can get for free on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 12. If you don’t have any plans to spoil your mom yet, now may be the time to start planning. We’ve compiled all the discounts and […]
8 steps to organize your content like Netflix & Spotify do
Spotify and Netflix are billion-dollar brands first and foremost because they deliver outstanding consumer experiences. Part of what both brands do well is organizing their vast libraries of content in a way that is accessible […]
3 ways e-commerce companies are taking over the (real) world
There once was a time when retailers thrived on real-world interactions with customers: a handshake here, a conversation there. But in today’s digital landscape, interactions between businesses and clients often only happen online and semi-anonymously. […]
How to map your products in an automated tax system
The taxability of a given product or service can vary from state to state, and in some cases, such as in Colorado, taxability can even vary from city to city. Location isn’t the only complication […]
How to get scholarships based on SAT scores
It might seem like a quick fix now, but a massive student loan isn’t always a great idea — just ask Suze Orman, or the 44 million students who collectively owe more than a trillion dollars in […]
71 colleges with ‘no student loan’ policies
Cracking open an acceptance letter isn’t the only crucial moment of your summer before college. Decoding your award letter is just as significant. After all, what good is being admitted if you can’t afford your way to […]
Should you use GoFundMe for your business? Let’s find out
If financing options like a loan or line of credit are out of reach, you may turn to family and friends willing to donate or loan money to help your small business succeed. Online crowdfunding […]