Got tax debt? Here’s what to do
Some people are fearful of the IRS. But if you are someone who owes tax debt to the IRS, you need more than a little bit of healthy fear to get you through — you […]
Will your utility bills finally help your credit?
Until recently, utility bills could only affect your credit if you didn’t pay them on time. (All the while months or even years of on-time payments didn’t do a thing to help you build credit.) Well, […]
7 easy ways to save on spring break travel
It’s no secret that spring break is a popular time to travel — escaping the cold for a couple of days (or more) is appealing to almost anyone. Especially to these places. But as a […]
Can a small business get a tax refund?
The benefit of getting a tax refund is pretty clear for most business owners — it means money that can be tucked into savings or reinvested in your company. But there are a couple of […]
The average tax refund is down 8.4%, but that may change
In 2018, the IRS issued nearly 112 million refund checks to the tune of more than $324 billion. As the new tax season gets underway, the IRS has reported the average tax refund amount is down $170 […]
56 business tools for freelancers, consultants & side hustlers
For freelancers, productivity is an asset. The more efficient you are, the more money you can earn. It’s the fastest way to better rates and bigger projects. But when you’re working mostly by yourself, it […]
This is the best internet connection you can buy today
A new age of speedy wireless internet connectivity is upon us, thanks to not only the possibly over-hyped 5G (mass rollout of which is not really due until next year) but the next generation Wi-Fi […]
How to start investing: A guide for women
I am on a personal mission to get women to save and invest more. There are some fascinating studies that find that women are actually better at investing than men, but they save and invest far too […]
7 ways to negotiate with creditors
Negotiating with creditors with whom you still enjoy a good standing is an important skill – and very different from negotiating with debt collectors. The idea is to avoid your credit problems reaching the point where […]
How to know if you’ll get a tax refund this year
When you earn an income during the year, you’re required to pay taxes on it that year. You authorize your employer to withhold a certain amount of taxes from your paycheck, or, if you’re an […]