You’ve decided to open a new bank account. You head down to your local bank or credit union, and the account manager offers you a choice of two types: checking or savings. How do you decide between them? The answer…
If you’re self-employed or an independent contractor, you probably already know your tax situation is a bit more complicated than the average person. You fill all the shoes in your business, from accountant to HR manager. Sure, you get the…
Budgeting is a pain for a lot of people. Setting limits on spending feels restrictive and difficult to adhere to. The cash envelope budgeting system solved this problem for a lot of people. Popularized by Dave Ramsey decades ago, the…
When you’re thinking about starting to save, your first instinct is likely to open a savings account. If you’ve ever Googled anything about saving money, over and over again you’ll see high-yield savings accounts at online banks as the go-to…
Even if it’s for the best in the long run, divorce wreaks havoc on your finances in the short term. Your income drops while your living expenses increase. There’s also the cost of the divorce to consider, including paying attorney’s…
Given the complexity of the U.S. tax system, it’s natural to get stressed if you think you made a mistake when filing your taxes — or know you did. But what’s the IRS going to do about it? You’re probably…
If you’re like most people, you hardly ever use paper checks anymore. It’s much easier to make purchases with a debit card or payment app, use online banking to pay bills, and receive your paycheck by direct deposit. But to…
There are plenty of articles out there detailing tips and tricks for paying as little as possible, from the getting the best price on appliances to finding the lowest price on airfare. But there are many items and services for which…
College is an expensive endeavor. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for the 2016 – 2017 academic year, undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board were estimated to run $17,237 at a public institution, $44,551 at a private nonprofit…
If there is a list of topics people don’t like to discuss, death and debt are near the top. However, like many important legal and financial issues, every responsible adult should have at least a basic understanding of how debts…
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