If you’re thinking of starting a side hustle, you’re in good company. According to a survey by VistaPrint, 27% of respondents reported having a side gig. Whether you’re a college student or a retiree, earning extra […]
For the fiscal year 2019, the IRS issued over $452 billion in tax refunds to nearly 122 million Americans. Who largely spent it on passing pleasures rather than investing toward improving their lives long term. With tax […]
It’s almost summer! Before you grab your bags and head out for some fun in the sun, take some time to make some of these money moves to ensure your finances are in tip-top shape. […]
Congratulations! You graduated from college and landed your first job! It’s an exciting and scary new chapter all rolled in one. You’ll be making some serious money for the first time in your life, but […]
California is an amazing state. There are so many things to see, ecosystems to explore, mountains to climb, and roads to travel that it’s hard to know where to even start. Well, I lived in […]
Crypto trading bots are just what they sound like: programmable, virtual robots that make automatic trades. A human trader can program a trading bot to follow certain rules and execute particular trading strategies. A bot […]
Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme stole over $65 billion from 11,000 investors. These were successful individuals and institutions with millions to invest, so how did they all miss the signs that Madoff, who died on April […]
No one wants to owe the IRS or state on their taxes each year, but it happens. After getting over the initial shock of how much you owe, the next step may be wondering how you’re […]
Financial issues are often cited as a leading cause of divorce in the U.S., which means it likely makes sense for young couples to take a long, hard look at how money and marriage can […]
There’s no question that student loan debt is at an all-time high. The latest statistics show that nearly 45 million U.S. borrowers owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loans. Many graduates want to pay […]
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Consider the put-upon, unsung driveway at most U.S. homes. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? While the primary function of driveways is usually parking, they can also offer recreation space for children and […]
Dealing with debt can feel like a hopeless situation. You try your best to make your payments, but interest charges eat up all your progress. The next month, you’re back to square one. Sound familiar? […]
The best tax software helps you file your taxes online with little hassle or frustration. We analyzed over 20 tax software programs — comparing the price, ease of use, filing options, support and features of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Earning high returns can be exhilarating. But it’s important to remember that they don’t necessarily represent the money that goes in the bank. Commissions, taxes, and other fees impact the returns any investor makes on […]
In the interest of full transparency, please note that Erika Kullberg is a paid spokesperson for SoFi as well as a SoFi member. Also, her experience is atypical. So while her story may be extraordinary […]
Debt is a powerful tool that can boost your success or cause your financial life to crash and burn. The trick to using debt wisely is knowing the difference between good and bad debt and […]
Your house is much more than a home—it’s likely one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make, with a value that makes up a significant proportion of most people’s net worth. As such, you’ve probably […]
When you think about retirement your brain almost automatically conjures images of Florida but is that the best you can hope for in retirement? While the weather is almost perpetually hot and sunny, weather does […]
In my early 20s, I hustled between three part-time jobs, living on a budget so tight an unexpected $25 expense could throw off my entire month. A $1 million life insurance policy sounded more like […]