What owner-financed homes are (& how to get one)
It can be difficult to obtain a mortgage if your credit isn’t in great shape — but a different financing option could come to your rescue. You may be able to bypass the bank entirely […]
Complete guide to filing self-employment taxes
In the past decade, the self-employment industry has grown more rapidly than any other employment segment, and the American Bureau of Labor Statistics expects it to continue to do so between now and 2026. The rapid growth […]
Federal student loan repayment options explained
If you have student loans, or will soon, you’re in good company. Nearly 44 million Americans owe almost $1.6 trillion in combined student loan debt. Federal student loans make up the biggest portion of this outstanding student […]
How to negotiate medical bills & avoid medical bankruptcy
Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. That’s the mantra to remember if you’re behind on your medical bills or facing a medical bill you can’t afford. Understandably, most people want to avoid having medical bills send them into bankruptcy. In most […]
5 ways student loan debt can impact your credit
Student loan debt can be a stressful enough prospect without getting credit involved. But is your credit and how your student loan debt impacts it something you need to worry about as you work on […]
How would a payroll tax cut affect your wallet?
The recent volatility in the markets suggests the longest-running bull market in history may be slowing down. There is a growing concern a recession may be on its way. In response, President Donald Trump told […]
How to speed up your mortgage refinance
The saying “time is money” is even more true when you’re refinancing your home to reduce your monthly payment. The sooner you complete a refinance, the sooner you’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of lowering your […]
When is your car an actual business expense?
You can deduct the actual costs of using your personal vehicle for business use. How the tax rules work The IRS allows you to deduct the actual expenses of operating a vehicle, or take a standard mileage […]
24 easy ways to save money at college
It’s the start of a new semester. That means new classes, new books, and, unfortunately, new bills. But hey, nothing in life is free, right? From buying your assigned textbooks to figuring out the most […]
73% of women want to change careers. Here’s why & what’s standing in their way
According to a June 2019 survey by InHerSight, seven in ten women are looking to change careers, a figure up 28 percent since we posed the same question just last year. The reasons women want […]