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 […]
8 financial concepts to master before you start investing
If you think investing is a daunting topic — especially when you’re just getting started — you’re not the only one. About 60% of adults say investing in the stock market is “scary or intimidating,” according to […]
5 rookie mistakes that can tank your business
Picture a business as if it was a credit score. You want to keep it in good shape, which requires planning, diligence and hard work. Business owners need to prepare 100% for what could happen — […]
Nest warns customers they’ll need stronger passwords
A couple of high-profile incidents — including one where a Nest security camera was used to issue a fake missile warning — has forced Google-owned Nest to remind users about simple online security. Time and again, we […]
3 health insurance myths that can raise your rates
The cost of health insurance is a major concern for the majority of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll. Health care costs are a complex issue. Many factors contribute to the costs of care […]
Should you go solar to save on electricity?
The cost of electricity is going up. The Energy Information Administration projects the average cost of electricity will be 13.45 cents per kilowatt hour in 2020, up from 12.91 cents in 2018. This means higher […]
Unusual tax breaks that small business owners can take advantage of
Considering all of the information, receipts and files that business owners must gather in order to successfully complete their taxes, it’s no wonder that tax season sends some of them into panic mode. Even more […]
5 tips for making your own living trust online
You can make your own living trust online very easily. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this subject, a trust allows you to control who receives your assets after you die. But that’s just […]