The ultimate guide to saving for college
As a parent of a 3-year-old, I’m just trying to get through my daughter’s current tantrum phase–figuring out the best way to save for college feels all but impossible. Even though I started saving before […]
5 expert tax tips for small businesses
The new year is full of celebrations, resolutions, and new beginnings, but those aren’t the only things happening in Q1. Tax season has officially begun, and like your grandmother, the IRS would love to hear […]
14 discounts that can help lower your home insurance premium
When deciding which homeowners insurance company is best for your home and personal assets, you’re typically going to look at companies’ financial strength, their rates, the robustness of their coverages, and how they handle claims. But […]
What happens if you don’t file your taxes?
Financial confession time: I didn’t file my taxes in 2012. I know that’s particularly horrendous for a personal finance writer to admit, but it’s the truth. It happened two full years before I had my […]
How to buy a house even if you have student loan debt
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student loans don’t have to keep you from buying a […]
23 things you can deduct when you work from home
Working from home is a dream for many full-time employees. Meanwhile, that dream has become very real for at least 43% of the U.S. workforce, according to the latest Gallup poll on remote work. In addition […]
Spring cleaning: 4 ways to ‘clean up’ your finances
Reorganizing your home has become a popular task these days, thanks to Netflix superstar Marie Kondo. While many would-be declutterers are focused on whether their possessions bring them joy, they often forget that cleaning up […]
8 organization hacks to make parenting (a little) easier
I distinctly remember when my kindergarten teacher asked us to consider what we wanted to be when we grew up. Answers ranged from firefighter and veterinarian to banker, artist and athlete. Unsurprisingly, none of my classmates listed parent as their dream career. Yet as adults, […]
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 […]