The No. 1 superstition that stops people from buying a home
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. […]
12 tricky job interview questions & how to answer them
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 […]
Can I take out a personal loan while unemployed?
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 […]
Should you really be maxing out your 401(k)?
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 […]
ETF tax efficiency: The advantages over mutual funds
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 […]
Prepare for tax season
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.) […]
How do student loans affect your credit score?
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 […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you need a ‘brain dump’
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, […]
Wells Fargo no longer offers private student loans
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 […]
How to get merit aid for college
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 […]