As a college student, you could be studying literature, engineering or international relations, but unless it’s a special focus for your major, personal finance might not be on your course list. Learning how to handle […]
There are few things more jarring than opening your wallet and realizing your credit card is no longer there. A close second could be logging into your account and noticing a slew of charges that […]
When Mandi broke up with her longtime partner three years ago, she had many, many stresses: How would she care for her baby daughter? How would she stay on top of bills? What kind of […]
For most Americans, the deadline to file tax returns with the IRS is April 15. But there is one big reason you may want to file your taxes as early: identity theft. Every tax season, […]
Consumer optimism is high, thanks in part to recent tax cuts for businesses and individuals as part of tax reform – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – signed into law in December 2017 and […]
If you are one of 4+ million Americans who owns your own business, some important operational matters such as tax and accounting may go to the back burner. You either deal with them when you have free […]
If reducing your expenses is a priority for 2019, you should take a hard look at your home and auto insurance policies. There’s a good chance you’re overpaying for insurance. Lowering your insurance premium is […]
Even though the divorce rate in the U.S. is falling, it’s still common for marriages to end. The emotional cost of such a life-changing event is obviously significant, but the financial impact of a divorce can […]
Fitness centers are packed every January with new members, and all of a sudden everyone wants to get their finances in order and stick to a budget — just two of the popular New Year’s resolutions that […]
The term “credit repair” itself sounds nice and helpful, but has been hijacked by more than a few less-than-reputable companies. However, that doesn’t mean the idea of repairing your credit isn’t an important one — […]