How to negotiate directly with your credit card company
If your credit card bills are coming in fast and furious, and you’re having a hard time keeping up, you’re probably hoping for some relief. And in some cases, you might be able to get […]
Are annual ski passes worth it? Here’s what to consider
The winter months might be enough to keep some people indoors, but for others, there’s no better reason to be outside. With ski season fast-approaching, there’s no time to waste if you’re considering picking up […]
A small business guide to identifying & preventing payroll fraud
When you think about employee theft in your company, you likely consider acts such as employees stealing inventory or company or customer information through cyber fraud. But, there’s another way that they can siphon off […]
51 great pieces of personal financial advice from 2019
Another year has flown by. While there’s still some time left in 2019, you should begin to set your money resolutions for the new year (and decade!). When building your list of goals for the upcoming […]
Can I deduct the cost of a home office?
Does your tax return include all of your business expenses? If you’re self-employed and work out of your home, you may not be taking full advantage of the home office deduction. Figuring out the tax deduction […]
These are the most common Social Security scams out there
Social Security fraud now constitutes the top scam in the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission said it has received nearly 1.3 million reports of scammers posing as government agents since 2014, more than any other type of fraud reported […]
How I quit worrying if I could afford to retire and just did it
My first boss — Claire, the bleached blonde who ran the cosmetics counter at the corner drugstore where I worked part time during high school — taught me two valuable lessons about work and life. […]
Should people share their salary info with each other?
Talking about your salary can be considered taboo. But how do you know if you’re being paid fairly? Sarah Kobos, a senior photo editor at Wirecutter, created an anonymous way for people in the media […]
Want to raise your credit score by 200 points? Do these 6 things
Apply for a credit card, auto loan, or mortgage and the first thing the lender will do is pull your credit history. Your application hinges on a three-digit number called your credit score; “good” credit […]
7 year-end financial moves to make tax season easier
Many people don’t work well under pressure, and you may face a time crunch to complete your personal tax return. It’s never too early to start preparing for your tax returns. So, before you let […]