6 things to do when you have a second baby
When it comes to having a baby, some things are just easier the second time around. You have a better idea of what to expect. You’ve figured out some parenting tricks and you probably already […]
Here’s how paying off students loans affects your credit scores
We’ve covered how student loans can affect your credit score on Student Loan Hero before. But recently, I was left with a question: What is the impact on my credit score from paying off student loans early? I […]
How the smartest companies use Slack today
When Slack first arrived on the scene in 2013, it was meant to be an amped-up social messaging app that would improve workplace communication and cut down on email. It’s still serving that purpose, but […]
Everything you need to know about socially responsible investing
This is a no-brainer: It’s good to be good. If you’re lucky enough to have cash to invest in the stock market, wouldn’t you want to do good with your money? You can accomplish that by […]
Why being self-employed makes my family more financially stable
My husband and I sat in the mortgage broker’s office, running the numbers as we prepared to buy our first house. My husband is a cop and I’m a freelance writer, so most people assume […]
This is the No. 1 mistake people make when getting a mortgage
To apply for a mortgage, get approved and close escrow you must have some sense of urgency. Whether you are buying a home or refinancing a home, your mortgage application needs to get moved up […]
A survival kit for the gig economy
Long gone are the days when working a single 9-to-5 job was the standard for most people in the U.S. Today, a growing percentage of the workforce needs to have multiple jobs and several sources […]
Mom-preneurs put in 100-hour weeks—and still feel stressed on Mother’s Day
We’re in the midst of National Small Business Week, and over the years, we’ve learned that business owners wake up way too early, work weekends, and don’t vacation nearly enough. But if you can believe it, there’s an even […]
10 states with the lowest sales tax rates
Sales tax is collected at the state level in 45 states and in the District of Columbia. New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware, otherwise known as the NOMAD states, are the only states that do not […]
7 ways to invest outside of the stock market
For the everyday investor, stocks are the bread and butter investment of any portfolio. They’re easy to trade, not too difficult to understand and have the potential to provide a high return. But stocks have […]