7 factors that cause inflation
Inflation is when the prices of goods and services rise in relation to the dollar or the currency in use. The result is that the dollar or unit of currency will buy less of just […]
This 10-year-old already owns 2 companies & could retire at 15
Pixie Curtis is financially ready for retirement. Her companies, Pixie’s Fidgets and Pixie’s Bows, under the umbrella of Pixie’s Pixs, are flourishing. She has retirement dreams — a house by the beach with a Lamborghini […]
Do you drive one of America’s most stolen cars?
In its annual “Hot Wheels” report, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) lists 2020’s top 10 most stolen cars in America. Aside from seeing a dramatic increase in the number of thefts from 2019, the […]
A single parent’s guide to tax returns in 2022
Gah! Taxes! No one likes them (except maybe accountants and sadists), but you and I know we have to deal with them. As a single mom or dad, there are specific considerations you must […]
8 tips for negotiating a car lease
When someone leases a car, typically, they can make a lower monthly payment than if they’d purchased the vehicle. That’s a key reason why leasing can be so appealing for many consumers. The lease lasts for […]
Is inflation a good or bad thing for consumers?
Inflation is an economic trend in which prices for goods and services rise over time. The Federal Reserve uses different price indexes, including the Consumer Price Index, to track inflation and determine how to shape […]
Ever dreamed of starting your own business? Here’s how these 2 dads pulled it off
Just a week ago, two men who decided to start a baby food company in their kitchen began moving their first shipments of their “crazy idea” on Amazon, and orders are pouring in for more. […]
Are student loans tax deductible? A guide to rules & limits
Are student loans tax deductible? You betcha: If you paid on student loans in the prior tax year, you might qualify for the student loan tax deduction, which allows borrowers to deduct up to $2,500 […]
And the top home renovation of the pandemic is …
The pandemic turned our homes into workplaces, schoolrooms, playgrounds — everything places — with family members and significant others around all the time. After the initial novelty wore off, the walls started to close […]
Student loan consolidation rates: What to expect
It’s possible to consolidate or refinance your student loans into one loan with a single monthly payment. The major difference between these two options is that consolidation is generally offered through the federal government for […]