This is how a mortgage affects your credit
Sometimes the pursuit of perfect credit leads us to worry about utilizing the very products good credit gives us access to. A healthier way to look at credit would be to know that there are […]
Finance experts share their top money lessons of the last decade
When the Great Recession hit, it hit hard. Americans experienced job loss, foreclosures, a sharp rise in student loan defaults and high consumer debt. The recession also taught us plenty of important lessons. We asked 8 personal […]
2020 Form W-4: How to get payroll & employees ready
Since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS has been revising Form W-4. Now comes the second draft of the 2020 Form W-4, the Employee’s Withholding Certificate. But the August 2019 release came with a […]
10 mistakes to avoid when starting a small business
It’s a harsh reality that most start-up businesses fail. Even harsher, the mistakes that cause a business to go bust are often ingrained at the beginning of the journey. Before the founders even make their first sale, […]
Gift card scams get more inventive. Here’s how to protect yourself this holiday season
Gift cards may not be the most personal present you can give. But an Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble or iTunes gift card is the perfect way to ensure that the recipient gets something they’ll […]
Are you ready for semi-retirement? Try this 3-step strategy
You don’t have to have a 6-figure income, save >50%, or work until your late 60s to have a fulfilling retirement. In fact, semi-retirement options are most beneficial for people with moderate incomes. It can even help […]
This couple spent just $400 for a luxury trip to St. Kitts. Here’s how
At FinanceBuzz, we love hearing success stories about people in our community being able to accomplish their travel goals by using points and miles. We hear these stories regularly in our FBZ Elite – Travel and […]
What are your true product costs?
What is the true cost of the products and services that you sell? Now, that may sound like an odd question. After all, you generate and review your income statement each month, which reports the total costs […]
Is a career coach worth the cost?
How much did you pay for your education? How many years and how much effort did you invest in your college career? How much should you be able to earn over your working life? When […]
The pros & cons of buying a car from a dealership
So, you’re ready to buy a new car. There are more options than ever these days, but they all pretty much come down to two main categories: Buying a car from a private seller that […]