How income tax withholding works
If you’ve ever looked at your paycheck and wondered where all your hard-earned money went, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve even seen a line (with a large number next to it) and wondered, What is withholding […]
7 strategies for rebuilding your credit after divorce
Getting a divorce is fraught with stress and challenges. In many ways, it feels like you’re starting over from scratch. One of the biggest challenges is rebuilding your credit. Maybe you didn’t have any credit in […]
Your complete guide to 2020 tax deductions
Getting a tax deduction or credit helps you keep more money in your pocket come tax time. But they both work in completely different ways. Here’s a cheat sheet on how they work and an […]
Easy ways to save money
Saving money is important for a whole host of reasons. For one, It can enable you to afford large expenses (such as a vacation or new flat-screen TV) without running up high-interest credit card debt. […]
What are the different types of taxes?
Whether you’re a newbie in the workforce or a seasoned retiree looking to do some estate planning, taxes can be complicated. With terms like “tax brackets” and “deductions,” or the differences between income vs. payroll […]
25 tax deductions for freelancers
Freelancers often work hard for their earnings. But if they keep good financial records (including all those 1099s), and prepare their tax returns correctly, freelancers can often tap into a number of deductions that can help […]
Easy ways to live a more frugal lifestyle
I am all about frugal living. I live frugally. I blog about frugality. Frugal, I am thee. I wanted to share some of the best frugal living tips I could put together. I got some […]
How to pamper your pets on the cheap
Any pet owner will tell you that the best thing they ever did was to get a pet. We just got a new bunny named Willow and I can’t tell you how great it’s been […]
15 daily habits that are costing you big
Without us noticing, our repetitive daily habits burn a hole in our wallets and drain our bank accounts. And they are keeping us from building wealth. Considering that 69% of adult Americans have less than $1,000 in a […]
The history of the British Monarchy in pictures
The first monarch to rule what would later become Great Britain was King Alfred the Great, who was crowned as the King of England in 871 A.D. There wouldn’t be a British monarch per se […]