How to avoid the 7 deadly sins of money
Are you a savings saint or a spending sinner? Emotion plays a huge role in how we deal with money, and we tend to fall into the same bad money habits. It’s hard to shake […]
5 states that don’t impose a sales tax
This past year sales tax has been on every business owner’s radar. The recent Supreme Court case South Dakota v. Wayfair has gotten a lot of buzz and caused the topic of sales tax to bask in […]
Am I responsible for my parents’ debt when they die?
If you’re like me, this is what happens to you when your parents die: After a few days of complete and utter collapse, you realize that you are now the main adult protagonist in the […]
The danger of risk-free trials
You’ve probably seen it before: A photo of a celebrity online, touting an intriguing new product — a ‘miracle tea’ that helps you shed weight quickly, or a face cream that takes years off your […]
What it takes to get a credit score over 800
In practical terms, having a credit score over 800 probably won’t make much of a difference to people who have credit scores in the high 700s. But there’s something about that 800 mark that motivates […]
How to design a killer loyalty program
When you think of a killer loyalty program, what comes to mind? Free coffee from a punch-card? Free airline tickets from a credit card company? Maybe. But killer loyalty programs have the potential to offer […]
Can your personal credit affect your business?
Running a business is more than a full-time job, and that can make it hard to maintain a boundary between work life and personal life. Turns out, the same goes for business finances and personal […]
Getting married? How to talk about debt before you say ‘I do’
You’re in love. You’re planning to get married. Ready to talk about money? Apparently 88% of Americans think that conversation is important, but only 51% ever get around to having it, according to a SunTrust survey. […]
10 states with the worst property tax bills
When you’re calculating how much home you can afford, don’t forget to factor in property taxes. This annual bill is one of the most important expenses tied to homeownership, but it might not always be […]
9 things to know about sorting out a loved one’s estate
When a loved one dies unexpectedly, handling their estate can be stressful, especially if their affairs weren’t in order. When my sister died, I was left to pick up the pieces and clues of her […]