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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to address your 5 biggest retirement concerns
Approaching retirement can be a scary time. There are major decisions to make. You need to decide when to collect Social Security. You need to determine a withdrawal strategy for your retirement assets. Plus, you need […]
5 things you shouldn’t do with your tax refund (& 10 you should)
Tax season is upon us, meaning a refund might be headed your way. No doubt you’re excited by the idea of a cash influx, but this isn’t free money. “Most people think their tax return […]
How a cruise can help (or hurt) your budget
The number of vacationers hopping aboard a cruise has increased steadily. In 2019 alone, 30 million people are expected to go on cruises, almost double the number of passengers a decade ago. There’s many reasons […]
Why do moms still feel guilty about working?
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
6 ways to boost your tax refund
If you’re worried you won’t be getting a big tax refund, you’re not alone. According to the IRS, the average size of tax refunds is down by 8.4% so far this year. However, there are […]
5 things to know about using a Roth IRA as an emergency fund
Emergencies happen to everyone. Unless you are living under a very lucky star, you will likely encounter a major financial emergency at some point in your life. The problem is that you cannot predict when […]
4 ways to finance a home improvement project
The best way to finance a home improvement project is not to do one. That’s because the cost of these jobs almost always outstrips the value they add to the resale price of your home. And if […]